Updated On: 23 August, 2025 05:35 PM IST | Rajgir (Bihar) | mid-day online correspondent
The Indian squad features a mix of seasoned campaigners and promising youngsters, offering balance and depth across the field. Krishan Pathak and Suraj Karkera will guard the goalposts, while Harmanpreet leads the defensive line-up with Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, and Jarmanpreet Singh

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India are set to host the prestigious Asia Cup Hockey 2025 from August 29 to September 7, with matches taking place in the historic city of Rajgir. After finishing third in the 2022 edition held in Jakarta, the Indian men’s hockey team is determined to reclaim the title and reassert its dominance in Asian hockey.
Defending champions South Korea and runners-up Malaysia will aim to extend their supremacy, while India, under the leadership of star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, will be looking to make home advantage count.
India placed in Group A