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India recall Krishan Pathak for Asian Champions Trophy squad
India have named an 18-player squad for the Asian Champions Trophy, bringing international hockey back to Punjab.
Goalkeeper Krishan Pathak has been recalled after last playing for India in December 2025; he missed the World Cup and Asian Games.
He replaces Mohith KS, while young defenders Amandeep Lakra and Aditya Arjun Lalage also get places in the squad.
Harmanpreet Singh will captain a team built around India's Asian Games gold-winning group.
The tournament's opening matches are in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2, before it moves to Mohali for the knockout rounds.
The semi-finals are set for November 4 and the medal matches for November 5.
India recalled goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak to its squad for the Asian Champions Trophy in Punjab.
Pathak replaces Mohith KS after missing the World Cup and Asian Games.
Harmanpreet Singh will captain a squad that retains the core of India’s Asian Games gold medal-winning team.
The tournament will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5, 2026.
- Who
- India’s men’s hockey team, captained by Harmanpreet Singh.
- What
- India announced its Asian Champions Trophy squad, recalling goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak.
- When
- The squad was announced on October 13, 2026. The tournament runs from October 27 to November 5.
- Where
- The tournament will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali, Punjab.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
India announced its squad for the Asian Champions Trophy, including the recall of Krishan Bahadur Pathak.
Jalandhar will host the opening ceremony and league-stage matches.
The semi-finals are scheduled to be played in Mohali.
The medal matches are scheduled to be played in Mohali.
- Pathak’s replacement
- Replaces Mohith KS in the squad
- Squad size
- 18 players
- Standby players
- Vishnu Kant Singh and Angad Bir Singh
- Jalandhar venue
- Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium
- Mohali venue
- Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium
What people are saying
Playing the ACT in Punjab will be something special.
This squad blends youth with experience, and we can't wait to feed off the home crowd.
Sources
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