India announces roster for home leg of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
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Veteran Amjyot Singh Gill has been named in the squad marking his return to the team.
The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) has announced its squad for the upcoming Window 2 of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Window 2 of the qualifiers will see India host Qatar and Kazakhstan in Chennai on November 22 and 25. The BFI has, therefore, announced the roster that will play these two matches. India are currently at the bottom of Group E with defeats in both matches.
Veteran Amjyot Singh Gill makes a long-awaited comeback in the team while Muin Bek Hafeez will continue as the captain of the team.
India’s squad for Window 2 of FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
Squad | ||
Amjyot Singh Gill | Punjab | Forward |
Sahaij Pratp Singh Sekhon | Indian Railways | Guard/Forward |
Kanwar Gurbaz Singh Sandhu | Punjab | Guard |
Harsh Dagar | Uttar Pradesh | Guard |
Kushal Singh | Uttar Pradesh | Guard |
Muin Bek Hafeez | Tamil Nadu | Guard/Forward |
Baladhaneshwar Poiyamozhi | Tamil Nadu | Guard |
Arvind Kumar Muthu Krishnan | Tamil Nadu | Guard |
Prashant Singh Rawat | Tamil Nadu | Guard |
Pranav Prince | Tamil Nadu | Forward |
Palpreet Singh Brar | Indian Railways | Center |
Princepal Singh | Indian Railways | Forward/Center |
Harsh Dagar and Kushal Singh will make their debut in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Senior Nationals MVP Bala and microwave scorer Arvind are also part of the team. Lone big Palpreet Singh Brar will have the load of getting boards but can be accompanied by Princepal Singh.
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Coach and Support Staff | |
Scott Flemming | Head Coach |
Rama Linga Prasad Guntupalli | Coach |
Joginder Singh | Coach |
Sambhaji Kadam | Coach |
Siva Shanmuga Singh Veerpandi | Physiotherapist |
T Chengalraya Naidu | Team Manager |
Nithis Kannan | Physiotherapist |
Dr. Eshwar Kolli Teja | Team Doctor |
Former India players, perimeter sniper Joginder Singh Saharan and ex-Indian captain Sambhaji Kadam were announced as part of the support staff.
The team is very young age-wise but still has some veteran presence. Amjyot Singh Gill’s return marks a key stability in the team, as the team can rely on him during crucial times. The team has several three-point shooters in Muin Bek Hafeez, Kunwar Gurbaz Singh Sandhu, Arvind Kumar Muthu Krishnan and Harsh Dagar while key names like Vishesh Bhriguvanshi and Amritpal Singh are still missing.
The team lacks frontcourt depth but as Scott Flemming said, “We also have some guys that can really run the floor. So, we’re going to be an up-tempo team. We’re going to fast break.” This looks like a team that has quick feet.
This will be India’s do-or-die window, as losing both games can erase any possibility of qualifying for the FIBA Asia Cup next year.
BFI President announced the team is talks with former 3X3 Olympic Medallist to coach the national 3×3 team, which is a major step towards a booming culture of shorter format of the game.
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