Overview
- India will compete in Ipoh, Malaysia from November 23 to 30, opening against Korea before facing Belgium, Malaysia, New Zealand and Canada in a round-robin.
- Regular captain Harmanpreet Singh, midfielder Manpreet Singh, striker Mandeep Singh and first-choice goalkeepers Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Suraj Karkera have been rested.
- Pawan and Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar are the selected goalkeepers, with defender Sanjay leading a group that includes Jugraj Singh and Amit Rohidas at the back.
- Standby players named are Varun Kumar, Vishnu Kant Singh, Hardik Singh and Angad Bir Singh.
- Chief coach Craig Fulton says the focus is on sharpening structure and decision-making, with the top two teams advancing to the final on November 30.