India, Nov. 27 -- A Junior World Cup at home. An experienced campaigner and two-time Olympic bronze medallist PR Sreejesh as head coach. Many matches to prepare for the all-important tournament. On paper, India seem ready to face the best Under-21 teams in the world but it isn't going to be a cakewalk for the hosts who are gunning for their third Junior World Cup title.

India colts finished with a creditable silver medal finish at the Sultan of Johor Cup last month - their last competition before the Junior World Cup that starts this Friday - but by no means was it a complete show by the Rohit-led side.

India registered competitive victories against Great Britain (3-2), New Zealand (4-2) and Malaysia (2-1) but they failed to beat neighb...