Sunita Lakra has climbed the ranks in Indian hockey with significant performances in the 17th Asian Games and 2016 Rio Olympics. (Source: File) Sunita Lakra has climbed the ranks in Indian hockey with significant performances in the 17th Asian Games and 2016 Rio Olympics. (Source: File)India’s premier defender Sunita Lakra completed the milestone of playing 100 international matches for the country, when she took field against New Zealand in the third of the five match series, in Pukekohe on Wednesday. Lakra made her international debut in 2009 and since has been a backbone of the Indian team. She currently leadsIndia’s defence in New Zealand along with Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Sushila Chanu, Udita and Gurjit Kaur.

Source: Indian Express May 17, 2017 17:14 UTC