October 30 Wednesday 2002
Robin Singh to lead Indian HK Sixes squad

MUMBAI: Robin Singh, experienced battler in many Indian one-day campaigns, will head Indian contingent at the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes on November 2 and 3. Robin, who was also skipper last year, is at the head of a seven-man squad for six-a-side tournament. 

Also is Indian discard Nayan Mongia, a wicket-keeper who's chances of regaining national team appear more remote with every passing tour. Atul Wassan, retired first-class player, is other senior player in side. The squad also has four youngsters who must surely harbour hopes of donning Indian colours again. 

All-rounder Reetinder Singh Sodhi, off-spinners Nikhil Chopra and Hrishikesh Kanitkar, and southpaw Hemang Badani are known for big hits, a crucial part of this festival tourney. India finds itself in Pool One, along with South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. The top two teams of each pool - once the pool games have been played -- will move into Cup semi-finals, while bottom teams of each pool will face off in Plate semi-finals.