India name 18-member squad for Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Malaysia

The tournament will take place from October 11 to 18.

Hockey India, on Monday, announced the 18-member Indian junior men’s hockey team set to participate in the upcoming edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Malaysia. Defender Rohit has been named as captain. 

The squad includes goalkeepers Bikramjit Singh and Princedeep Singh; defenders Rohit, Talem Priyobarta, Anmol Ekka, Amir Ali, Sunil P B, and Ravneet Singh; midfielders Ankit Pal, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Adrohit Ekka, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Rosan Kujur, and Manmeet Singh; and forwards Arshdeep Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Ajeet Yadav, and Gurjot Singh. 

India junior men’s hockey team coach, PR Sreejesh said, “The team has been preparing well for the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025. We have a good team, and with the Junior World Cup coming up, this tournament will be a good platform and rehearsal for the players to test themselves against strong opponents and gain valuable international experience.

“We are looking forward to putting up a good performance in Malaysia.” 

India won the bronze medal in the previous edition of the tournament and will look to build on that performance this year. They will begin their campaign against Great Britain on 11th October, followed by a clash with New Zealand on 12th October.

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They will then face Pakistan on 14th October, Australia on 15th October, and conclude their round-robin stage with a contest against hosts Malaysia on 17th October. The top two teams in the standings will advance to the final, scheduled for 18th October. 

Indian junior men’s hockey team for Sultan of Johor Cup 2025

• Goalkeepers: Bikramjit Singh, Princedeep Singh
• Defenders: Rohit (C), Talem Priyobarta, Anmol Ekka, Amir Ali, Sunil P B, Ravneet Singh
• Midfielders: Ankit Pal, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Adrohit Ekka, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Rosan Kujur, Manmeet Singh
• Forwards: Arshdeep Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Ajeet Yadav, Gurjot Singh

Standby: Vivek Lakra, Shardanand Tiwari, Thockchom Kingson Singh, Rohit Kullu, Dilraj Singh

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