Hockey India has announced the 18-member Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team for the FIH Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, which will be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10, 2025. Defender and drag-flicker Rohit will captain the team.

India is placed in Pool B along with Chile, Switzerland, and Oman. Oman was named as replacement for Pakistan.

The team will miss the experience of Araijeet Singh Hundal, who has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury.

Bikramjit Singh and Princedeep Singh have been named as goalkeepers. The Indian defense will include captain Rohit, Amir Ali, Anmol Ekka, Talem Priyo Barta, Sunil Palakshappa Bennur, and Shardanand Tiwari. Amir Ali was also a part of the previous edition of the Junior World Cup.

The midfield will consist of Ankit Pal, Adrohit Ekka, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Manmeet Singh, and Rosan Kujur. The forward line includes Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Arshdeep Singh, Ajeet Yadav, Dilraj Singh, and Gurjot Singh. Gurjot Singh previously debuted with the Senior India team at the Asian Champions Trophy in China. Ravneet Singh and Rohit Kullu have been named as alternate players.

According to coach PR Sreejesh, the team has been selected and tested, with most players possessing a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for a tournament of this scale. Sreejesh added that the team's mental fortitude to perform under pressure was a key consideration during selection, in addition to their physical capabilities, skill, and teamwork. He also noted that the team had gained confidence by playing matches against the Senior India team during their preparations at the SAI campus in Bengaluru.