Anup Kumar - The Indian captain has a rich array of talent at his disposal. As a result, he will in no way carry the burden of raiding responsibilities. But one area where he will shine is in the leadership role. Almost every single Indian player will come into the World Cup on the back of some stupendous performances for their respective clubs.
Every player will be itching to showcase their skills on full throttle. But Anup would be wise enough to realize his side cannot play all their cards in on move. The 32-year-old commands respect and will ensure all the players maintain a cool head on their shoulders at all times.
Mohit Chillar - With so much attacking talent in the squad, the right corner defender will provide a much needed cushion to this ultra-attacking Indian side. Still only 23, Mohit has time and again showed why he is arguably the best defender in the country. Positioned to the extreme right, his ability to sense an opportunity is second to none.
The man from Delhi rarely plays the waiting game. His proactive approach has won him numerous plaudits over the past couple of years. Whenever India defends, Mohit will be expected to guide the back line. He’ll be playing in his very first World Cup and will be keen to show the world what he’s made of.
Sandeep Narwal - The livewire of this Indian squad, Sandeep will play a vital role in both attack and defence. While he’s known to be an all-rounder, over the last one year, he seems to have worked considerably on his defending skills. On numerous occasions, the 23-year-old was leading the backline for the Telugu Titans in the recent Pro Kabaddi season.
Never to shy away from an opportunity, Sandeep is equally at ease when asked to raid. This will be crucial as captain, Anup will look to introduce a sense of surprise every now and then. He’ll occupy the cover position on the mat- a position where one has to be extremely swift to avoid hand touches.
