With the legendary PR Sreejesh having retired post the Paris Olympics, Krishan Bahadur Pathak has been named the main goalkeeper for the Indian men's hockey team, with Harmanpreet Singh leading an 18-member squad for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy from September 8-17 in Hulunbuir, China.
Sreejesh’s retirement opened the door for Pathak, who was India's standby goalkeeper at both Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Suraj Karkera will serve as the reserve custodian for the team.