Hockey India announces 18-member squad for Hero Asia Cup 2025

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Hockey India Announces 18-Member Squad for Hero Asia Cup 2025

The wait is over, and Hockey India has finally announced the 18-member Indian men’s hockey squad for the upcoming Hero Asia Cup 2025 to be played from August 27 to September 7, 2025, in Rajgir, Bihar. The team will be led by the experienced Harmanpreet Singh, who has been a vital cog in India’s success in recent years.

The squad includes a mix of experienced players and young talent, with the likes of PR Sreejesh, Surender Kumar, and Hardik Singh being some of the notable inclusions. The team will face stiff competition in Group A, which includes teams such as China, Japan, and Kazakhstan.

Harmanpreet Singh, who has been a key player for India in recent years, will captain the side for the prestigious tournament. The 25-year-old forward has been in excellent form and has been a consistent goal-scorer for India. He will be joined by experienced players like PR Sreejesh, who has been India’s first-choice goalkeeper for several years, and Surender Kumar, who has been a vital part of India’s midfield.

Other notable inclusions in the squad include Hardik Singh, who has been impressive in recent tournaments, and Shamsher Singh, who has been in good form in the domestic circuit. The squad also includes young players like Dilpreet Singh, who has been impressive in the recent past, and Akashdeep Singh, who has been a regular member of the Indian team.

The squad was announced after a series of trials and selection camps, where the coaches and selectors were keen to identify the best possible combination to take on the best teams in Asia. The team will be coached by Graham Reid, who has been at the helm of Indian hockey for several years and has guided the team to several successes.

India has a rich history in the Asia Cup, having won the tournament 12 times in the past. However, the team has not been able to win the tournament in recent years, and will be looking to change that this time around. The team will face stiff competition from teams like China, Japan, and Kazakhstan, who have been impressive in recent tournaments.

The Asia Cup is an important tournament for Indian hockey, as it provides a platform for the team to test its skills against the best teams in Asia. The tournament is also an important step towards the Olympic Qualifiers, which will take place later this year.

In conclusion, the 18-member Indian men’s hockey squad for the Hero Asia Cup 2025 is a strong and talented team that has the potential to make a deep run in the tournament. With Harmanpreet Singh leading the side, the team will be looking to bring home the title and continue India’s rich tradition in the Asia Cup.

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