India Team Squad: Sultan of Johor Cup 2024
India has named their full squad for the Hockey Sultan of Johor Cup 2024, set to begin on October 19, 2024. India will kick off their campaign against Japan in this prestigious tournament, which will follow a round-robin format.
India Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Bikramjit Singh, Ali Khan
- Defenders: Amir Ali (c), Talem Priyobarta, Shardanand Tiwari, Sukhvinder, Anmol Ekka, Rohit (vc)
- Midfielders: Ankit Pal, Manmeet Singh, Rosan Kujur, Mukesh Toppo, Chandan Yadav
- Forwards: Gurjot Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Dilraj Singh, Mohd. Konain Dad
Amir Ali will lead the Indian hockey team in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2024, with Rohit serving as vice-captain. In a major development, former Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will be making his debut as the head coach of the Indian U-21 team, marking the start of his international coaching career.
Importance of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2024
The Sultan of Johor Cup 2024 holds great significance as it kicks off the cycle leading to the Junior World Cup 2025. This tournament provides teams with an essential opportunity to test and build their squads ahead of the Junior Asia Cup 2024, which serves as the qualification tournament for the Junior World Cup. As a result, teams will be eager to put on strong performances and set the tone for their World Cup campaigns.
Where to Watch
The matches of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2024 will be broadcasted on RTM Malaysia channel. Additionally, for live scores, updates, and commentary, tune in to our YouTube channel: SportsCursor.