As far as the squad is concerned, the goalkeeping duties will be Krishan Pathak, while Suraj Karkera is a backup. The midfielders in the squad are Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, and Hardik Singh while the attackers in India's line-up are Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, and Dilpreet Singh.
Coach Craig Fulton confident of the team doing well
India head coach Craig Fulton highlighted the importance of the upcoming Asia Cup as the World Cup qualification is at stake. At the same time, he also felt confident of the squad announced for the event. "We’ve gone with an experienced squad that understands what it takes to perform in high-pressure situations. The Asia Cup is crucial for us because qualification for the World Cup is at stake, so we needed players who have the composure, resilience, and know-how to deliver. The selection reflects our intent — to put forward a team that can compete strongly and achieve our main objective.
"I’m very pleased with the balance and quality across the squad. We have leaders in every line — defence, midfield, and attack — and that collective strength is what excites me the most. I think the way this team can play together will be our strongest asset," Fulton said.
Squad
Goalkeepers - Krishan 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
Alternate athletes - Nilam Sandeep Xess, Silvam Karthi
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