Key Points

Hockey India has named defender Rohit as captain of the junior men's team for the Sultan of Johor Cup. The 18-member squad features a mix of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards preparing for international competition. Coach PR Sreejesh emphasized that this tournament provides crucial experience ahead of the Junior World Cup. India begins their campaign against Great Britain on October 11 with matches against traditional rivals Pakistan and Australia following.

Key Points: Rohit Leads India Junior Hockey Team for Sultan of Johor Cup

  • India aims to build on last year's bronze medal performance
  • Team includes goalkeepers Bikramjit and Princedeep Singh
  • Tournament serves as rehearsal for upcoming Junior World Cup
  • Squad faces Pakistan Australia and hosts Malaysia in group stage
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Rohit to lead junior men's hockey team at Sultan of Johor Cup

Defender Rohit captains India's 18-member junior men's hockey squad for Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia. Coach Sreejesh eyes strong performance ahead of Junior World Cup.

"This tournament will be a good platform for players to test themselves against strong opponents - Coach PR Sreejesh"

New Delhi, Sep 22

Hockey India, on Monday, announced the 18-member junior men’s hockey team set to participate in the upcoming edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup 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.

"The team has been preparing well for the Sultan of Johor Cup. 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," Coach PR Sreejesh said.

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 October 11, followed by a clash with New Zealand on October 12.

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

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

Forwards: Arshdeep Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Ajeet Yadav, Gurjot Singh

- IANS

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Priya S
Exciting to see young talent getting international exposure! The match against Pakistan on October 14 will be particularly interesting. Hope our boys bring home the gold this time!
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Sarah B
Good mix of players from different regions. Nice to see representation from Manipur (Thounaojam) and other states. Hockey truly unites India!
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Arjun K
While the team looks promising, I hope they work on their penalty corner conversions. That was a weak point in the last tournament. Otherwise, solid squad! 👍
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Michael C
Coach Sreejesh's experience will be invaluable for these young players. His guidance can make a huge difference in high-pressure matches against teams like Australia and GB.
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Nisha Z
Best of luck to Team India! Hope they perform well and use this as preparation for Junior World Cup. The future of Indian hockey looks bright with these youngsters 🌟

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