Chennai, Nov. 25 -- As India gears up for the FIH Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, set to take place from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai, several exciting new faces are set to make their mark on both the Hockey India League (HIL) and the global stage.

The synergy between the Junior World Cup and the Hockey India League has long been a proven pathway for young stars. The 2016 Junior World Cup champions, Harmanpreet Singh, Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, are shining examples of how junior-level exposure combined with HIL opportunities can shape world-class careers.

This year, a fresh batch of promising players is stepping into the spotlight. Here are the new HIL buys who will also feature in...