Hockey India announced its 18-member squad to represent the country in the upcoming Sultan of Johor Cup which will commence on October 12 

New Delhi: Hockey India on Monday announced an 18-member Junior Men's squad for the upcoming 9th Sultan of Johor Cup.

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The tournament will commence from October 12 in Malaysia. Team India will face Malaysia, New Zealand, Japan, Australia and Great Britain in the round-robin league stage.

The 18 players include goalkeepers Prashant Kumar Chauhan and Pawan.

Defenders include Sanjay (vice-captain), Dinachandra Singh Moirangthem, Pratap Lakra, Suman Beck, Mandeep Mor (captain), Yashdeep Siwach and Sharda Nand Tiwari

The midfielders called-up for the showpiece event are Vishnu Kant Singh, Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem and Maninder Singh.

Forwards Dilpreet Singh, Sudeep Chirmako, Gursahibjit Singh Uttam Singh, Rahul Kumar Rajbhar and Shilanand Lakra.