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Former Indian hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh bid farewell to his international career after winning a medal in the Paris Olympics. Sreejesh, who ended his career as a player, is now ready for a fresh start. Sreejesh is about to start his new innings with Team India.
Hockey India has announced the 18-member junior Indian squad for the Sultan of Johor Cup tournament starting from October 19 in Malaysia. PR Sreejesh will work as the coach of this team and this tournament will be his first test as a coach. After the Paris Olympics, a felicitation ceremony was organized for Sreejesh. In the same function, Hockey India had announced Sreejesh as the coach of the junior hockey team. Aamir Ali has been made the captain of the team while Rohit will be the vice-captain. Defender Aamir Ali and forward Gurjot Singh were part of the junior team that retained their title at the Asian Champions Trophy in Moki, China. India will start its campaign against Japan on 19 October. After this, matches will be played against Britain on 20 October, Malaysia on 22 October, Australia on 23 October and New Zealand on 25 October. The top two teams will meet in the final on October 26.
