Young ahead Uttam Singh, who helped India reclaim the Sultan of Johor Cup final 12 months, was on Thursday retained because the captain for the upcoming Junior Asia Cup in Salalah, Oman from May 23-June 1.
This might be a qualifying occasion for the forthcoming FIH Junior Men’s World Cup in Malaysia in December.
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India are grouped in pool A together with Pakistan, Japan, Thailand and Chinese Taipei whereas Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan are grouped in pool B.
Hailing from Karampur village in Uttar Pradesh, the speedy and agile Uttam struck twice in the shootout, together with in sudden dying as to lead India to an exciting 5-4 win over Australia in the Sultan of Johor Cup in November final 12 months.
Vishnukant Singh and Sudeep Chirmako, who additionally scored for India in the nail-biting closing, additionally retained their locations in the 18-member squad.
Uttam additionally featured in India’s World Cup 2021 marketing campaign in Bhubaneswar the place they made a semi-final end after shedding out to eventual runners-up Germany.
Boby Singh Dhami was named Uttam’s deputy, whereas Mohith HS and Himwaan Sihag have been picked as goalkeepers.
The midfield will see the skilled Vishnukant Singh who had a incredible outing throughout the recently-held FIH Hockey Pro League in Rourkela.
He might be joined by Rajinder Singh, Poovanna CB, Amandeep and Sunit Lakra whereas Boby, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Aditya Lalage, Uttam, Sudeep Chirmako and Angad Bir Singh have been been named in the ahead line.
”We have a reasonably skilled group with a few of the gamers additionally having made their Senior debut in the current tournaments,” coach CR Kumar stated.
”We have gone by way of two preparatory and two competitors cycles which have helped the gamers achieve the correct quantity of publicity.
”With the Senior group additionally based mostly out of the identical camp right here at SAI, Bengaluru, we have been in a position to get ample expertise taking part in matches in opposition to them. The group is upbeat and we glance to end on the highest,” Kumar added.
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Squad
Goalkeepers: Mohith H S, Himwaan Sihag
Defenders: Shardanand Tiwari, Rohit, Amandeep Lakra, Amir Ali, Yogember Rawat
Midfielders: Vishnukant Singh, Rajinder Singh, Poovanna C B, Amandeep, Sunit Lakra
Forwards: Boby Singh Dhami (VC), Araijeet Singh Hundal, Aditya Lalage, Uttam Singh (C), Sudeep Chirmako and Angad Bir Singh
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