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The Indian team, coached by legendary former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, is placed in Pool B alongside Chile, Switzerland, and Oman, who replaced Pakistan.
FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025. (X)
Hockey India has announced the 20-member Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team for the highly anticipated FIH Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, scheduled from 28th November to 10th December in Chennai and Madurai.
Defender and drag-flicker Rohit has been appointed as the Captain. Star striker Araijeet Singh Hundal will miss the event due to a shoulder injury.
The Indian team, coached by legendary former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, is placed in Pool B alongside Chile, Switzerland, and Oman, who replaced Pakistan.
The team will be led by Captain Rohit, who recently impressed at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, where the team secured a silver medal. Goalkeepers Bikramjit Singh and Princedeep Singh have been selected, while the defence will feature experienced players such as Amir Ali, part of the previous Junior World Cup, Anmol Ekka, Ravneet Singh, Talem Priyo Barta, Sunil Palakshappa Bennur, and Shardanand Tiwari.
The midfield will include Ankit Pal, Rohit Kullu, Adrohit Ekka, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Manmeet Singh, and Rosan Kujur. The forward line will be bolstered by Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Arshdeep Singh, Ajeet Yadav, Dilraj Singh, and Gurjot Singh, who made his Senior India debut at the Asian Champions Trophy in Hulunbuir, China. Unfortunately, the team will miss the experience of Araijeet Singh Hundal due to his shoulder injury.
Coach PR Sreejesh commented on the team selection, stating, “We have chosen a tried-and-tested team, with most players having a good understanding of the demands of a tournament of this calibre. We considered their physical capabilities, skills, team play, and their mental ability to perform under pressure.”
He added, “In preparation for the Junior World Cup, we’ve had significant international match exposure and played numerous matches against the Senior India team, as we are both based at the SAI campus in Bengaluru. This has been crucial for building the players’ confidence. Overall, we are a confident side and eager to perform well in front of our home crowd.”
Indian Junior Men’s Team:
Goalkeepers:
Bikramjit Singh, Princedeep Singh
Defenders:
Rohit, Amir Ali, Anmol Ekka, Ravneet Singh, Talem Priyo Barta, Sunil Palakshappa Bennur, Shardanand Tiwari
Midfielders:
Ankit Pal, Rohit Kullu, Adrohit Ekka, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Manmeet Singh, Rosan Kujur
Forwards:
Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Arshdeep Singh, Ajeet Yadav, Gurjot Singh, Dilraj Singh
November 14, 2025, 14:27 IST
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