Uttam Singh to lead India in Sultan of Johor Cup Malaysia

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Saturday named the 18-member Indian junior men's team, captained by Uttam Singh, for the Sultan of Johor Cup Malaysia, scheduled to begin on October 22 in Johor Bahru.

The Indian team, which ended its campaign with a silver medal in the 2019 edition after a closely-fought match against Great Britain, will take on Australia, Japan, South Africa, hosts Malaysia and defending champions Great Britain in this year's edition, which is being held after two years due to the pandemic.

Captain Uttam Singh featured in India's Junior World Cup campaign at home in 2021 as well as debuted for the senior side at the Asia Cup 2022 held in Jakarta earlier this year. Boby Singh Dhami has been named vice captain of the team.

India will begin their campaign against Malaysia on October 22 followed by their game against South Africa on October 23. After two days of rest, India will take on Japan on October 25 followed by a match against Australia on Oct 26. They will play Great Britain on October 28, while the final will be held on October 29. IANS

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