Defender-Dragflicker Rohit has been named captain; Star striker Araijeet Singh Hundal will miss the big event due to a shoulder injury
New Delhi, November 14, 2025: Hockey India on Friday announced the 18-member Indian junior men’s hockey team for the much-awaited FIH Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, which will start from November 28 to December 10, 2025 in Chennai and Madurai.
The Indian team, coached by legendary former Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, has been grouped in Pool B along with Chile, Switzerland and Oman who have come in as replacements for Pakistan.
The India Colts will be led by defender and drag flicker Rohit, who had a good show in the recent Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia where the team won a silver medal. Bikramjit Singh and Princedeep Singh are the goalkeepers in the side, while the Indian defense will see the captain as the cynosure. The experienced Amir Ali, who was part of the previous edition of the Junior World Cup, adds firepower along with Anmol Ekka, Talem Priyo Barta, Sunil Palakshappa Bennur and Shardanand Tiwari, who also comes with solid experience in the backline.
India’s midfield will feature Ankit Pal, Adrohit Ekka, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Manmeet Singh and Rosan Kujur, while the forward line will feature Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Arshdeep Singh, Ajeet Yadav, Dilraj Singh and Gurjot – who made his Senior India debut at the Asian Champions Trophy in Hulunbuir, China last year. Ravneet Singh and Rohit Kullu have been named as alternative players.
Unfortunately, India Colts will miss the experience and charisma of Araijeet Singh Hundal, who is battling a shoulder injury and will miss the Junior World Cup.
Speaking about the team composition, Coach PR Sreejesh said, “We have selected a proven team, with most of the players having a fair knowledge of what it takes to play in a tournament of this magnitude. While their physical capabilities, skills and team play were among the selection criteria, one of the most important aspects we looked at is their mental ability to perform under pressure.”
“While we have had good international matches in the run-up to the Junior World Cup, we have also played a lot of matches with the Senior India team as we are based on the same campus here in SAI, Bengaluru. This has been a big part of our preparations and when the players do well against their senior compatriots, they automatically gain confidence. Overall, we are an optimistic side and are looking forward to a good performance in front of the home crowd,” the stalwart added.
Indian junior men’s team:
Goalkeepers:
1. Bikramjit Singh
DEFENDERS
3. Rohit
4. Story Priyobarta
5. Anmol Ekka
6. Amir Ali
7. Sunil Palakshappa Bennur
8.Shardanand Tiwari
MIDFIELDERS
9. Ankit Pal
10. Thounaojam Can write Luwang
11. Adrohit Ekka
12. Rosan Kujur
13. Manmeet Singh
14. Gurjot Singh
FORWARD
15. Arshdeep Singh
16. Sourabh Anand Kushwaha
17.AjeetYadav
18.Dilraj Singh
AP ATHLETES
19. Ravneet Singh
20. Rohit Kullu
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