Hockey India announces Indian Men’s Squad for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025.

Hockey India today announced the Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia from 23rd to 30th November 2025. Sanjay has been named Captain of the squad for the prestigious invitational event.

India will open their campaign against Korea on 23rd November, followed by Belgium on 24th November. The Men in Blue will then face hosts Malaysia on 26th November and New Zealand on 27th November, before concluding their league stage against Canada on 29th November. The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with the top two teams qualifying for the Final on 30th November.

India had last championed the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title in 2010 and finished as runners-up in 2019. With a determined squad and strong preparations, the Men in Blue will look to reclaim the coveted crown in Ipoh this year.

Speaking on the squad selection, Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton said, “The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup has always been a key tournament in the international hockey calendar, and we are excited to participate with a balanced squad. Our focus has been on sharpening our structure in both attack and defence, improving decision-making under pressure, and maintaining consistency throughout the game. This group has shown great discipline and hunger in training, and we believe they are ready to take on the challenge. We look forward to strong performances in Ipoh and using this tournament as an important step in our long-term 2026 World Cup and Asian Games cycle”.

Indian Men’s squad for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025:

GOALKEEPERS: Pawan; Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar

DEFENDERS: Chandura Boby; Nilam Sanjeep Xess; Yashdeep Siwach; Sanjay; Jugraj Singh; Amit Rohidas.

MIDFIELDERS: Rajinder Singh; Raj Kumar Pal; Nilakanta Sharma; Ravichandra Singh Moirangthem; Vivek Sagar Prasad; Mohammed Raheel Mouseen.

FORWARDS: Sukhjeet Singh; Shilanand Lakra; Selvam Karthi; Aditya Arjun Lalage; Dilpreet Singh; Abhishek

STANDBYS: Varun Kumar; Vishnu Kant Singh; Hardik Singh; and Angad Bir Singh.

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