The team has Elena Timina as their international coach.
"We have some exceptional talent in our team with young guns, who are eager to prove their might in front of the home crowd," said Muralidhara.
"We have picked the team with a deliberate effort to keep the team youthful with also some players who bring great experience to the team. We are geared up for the start and we are confident of some exciting performances," added Muralidhara.
In the Indian Women's category, the Challengers have another 17-year-old in Moumita Dutta. Complimenting Moumita Dutta's prodigious talent will be veteran Mouma Das.
In Andrej Gacina and Li Ping, the Challengers have a formidable duo to lead the challenge. Both aged 31, have the potential to take their side to victory.
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