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The Asian Champions Trophy: Patience is a virtue that grows in you as you wait for an opportunity to get back into the squad. Suraj Karkera has used his virtue to grow as a person and as a goalkeeper to keep himself motivated when the chips were down.

Life has come full circle for the 29-year-old goalkeeper who has been selected for the Indian men's hockey team for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy in China, returning to the team after missing many important tournaments.

The Asian Champions Trophy to be played in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia in China from September 8 to 17 could not have come at a more opportune time for Karkera as he is hoping to fill in the place as the first-choice goalkeeper in the Indian team.