~ The 20-person team is led by Sanjay ~
New Delhi, November 8, 2025: Hockey India today announced the Indian men’s hockey team for the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, which will be held in Ipoh, Malaysia from November 23 to 30, 2025. Sanjay has been named captain of the squad for the prestigious invitational event.
India will start its campaign against Korea on November 23, followed by Belgium on November 24. The Men in Blue next play hosts Malaysia on November 26 and New Zealand on November 27, before concluding their league campaign against Canada on November 29. The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with the top two teams qualifying for the final on November 30.
The squad consists of goalkeepers Pawan and Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar, while the defensive unit consists of Poovanna Chandura Boby, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Yashdeep Siwach, Jugraj Singh and Amit Rohidas and captain Sanjay. The midfield will be composed of Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem, Vivek Sagar Prasad and Mohammed Raheel Mouseen.
The attack on India is led by strikers Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Selvam Karthi, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Dilpreet Singh and Abhishek. The standbys for the tournament include Varun Kumar, Vishnu Kant Singh, Hardik Singh and Angad Bir Singh.
India last captured the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title in 2010 and finished as runners-up in 2019. With a determined team and strong preparations, the Men in Blue will look to regain the coveted crown in Ipoh.
Speaking about the squad selection, Craig Fulton, Head Coach of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, said: “The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup has always been a key tournament in the international hockey calendar, and we are delighted to be participating with a balanced squad. Our focus has been on tightening our structure in both attack and defence, improving decision-making under pressure and maintaining consistency throughout the match. This group has shown great discipline and hunger in training, and we believe they are ready to take on the challenge. We look forward to towards a strong performance in Ipoh and we use this tournament as an important step in our long-term cycle of the 2026 World Cup and the Asian Games.”
Indian Men’s Squad for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025:
GOALKEEPS
1. Pawan
2. Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar
DEFENDERS
3. Chandura Boby
4. Slavery Xess Xess
5. Yashdeep Siwach
6. Sanjay
7. Jugraj Singh
8. Amit Rohidas
MIDFIELDERS
9. Rajinder Singh
10. Raj Kumar Pal
11. Sung Sharma
12.Ravichandra Singh Moirangthem
13. Vivek Sagar Prasad
14. Mohammed Raheel Mouseen
FORWARD
15. Sukhjeet Singh
16. Shilanand Lakra
17. Selvam Karthi
18. Aditya Arjun Lalage
19. Dilpreet Singh
20. Abishek
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