India, Nov. 28 -- India's chief coach PR Sreejesh minced no words while acknowledging the shortcomings in his side ahead of their opening match of the FIH Junior Men's World Cup, saying his wards need to play their own game to reclaim the title on home soil after nine years.

India, the joint second-most successful team in the tournament's history alongside Argentina with two titles, last won the event in 2016 in Lucknow. India will take on Chile in a relatively easy Pool B opener on Friday here. India, ranked second in the Under-21 category behind seven-time and reigning champions Germany, are clear favourites against world no. 18 Chile.

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