# Harmanpreet credits senior players for India’s World Cup stability 2026-08-15T10:10:16+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India captain Harmanpreet Singh has credited senior players, including Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, with giving the squad stability ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup. He said long partnerships, dating back to junior hockey, have built trust and communication within the team. Harmanpreet said Manpreet and Mandeep are preparing for their fourth World Cup, while he will play his third. He believes experienced players across defence, midfield and attack can take responsibility in difficult moments and help settle the team. He also pointed to the understanding between defenders and midfielders, developed through years of playing together, as an advantage in high-pressure matches. ## Coverage - telanganatoday.com Tags: FIH Hockey World Cup, Harmanpreet Singh, India, Mandeep Singh, Manpreet Singh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/harmanpreet-credits-senior-players-for-indias-world-cup-stability/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/harmanpreet-credits-senior-players-for-indias-world-cup-stability/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.