Indian team announced for Hero Asia Cup 2025, these players get a chance under Harmanpreet Singh's captaincy
Indian Team Announced for Hero Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Hero Hockey Asia Cup is going to start from 29th August. This time the Hockey Asia Cup will be played in Rajgir, Bihar. The Indian team has been announced for the Asia Cup to be held in Bihar. 18 players have been included in this team.
The winner of this Asia Cup to be played from 29 August to 7 September will get direct entry into the World Cup to be held next year. The World Cup is to be held in Netherlands and Belgium from 14 to 30 August. Through the Asia Cup, the Indian team will have its eyes on the World. By becoming the king of Asia, it will directly qualify for the World Cup.
An 18-member team has been announced under the leadership of Harmanpreet Singh. In this, the team has been formed keeping in view the better balance of young and experienced players.
Indian Men’s Hockey Squad
Goalkeepers: Krishan B Pathak, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad
Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh
Reserves: Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Selvam Karthi
Hockey Asia Cup is important for us: Coach Craig Fulton
Team coach Craig Fulton said that we have selected an experienced team, which knows how to perform better under pressure. Hockey Asia Cup is important for us, because qualification for the World Cup is at stake, so we needed players who have patience, flexibility and ability to perform. This selection reflects our intention. We want to prepare a team that competes strongly and can achieve our main goal.
Prakash Kumar Pandey