Amjyot Singh Gill will lead the Indian men’s basketball team in the FIBA Asia Cup to be held from August 8 to 20 here.
The side will also see the return of the seasoned Vishesh Bhriguvanshi, following his recovery from an injury he sustained at the BRICS Games in June.
India is in Group A, alongside Jordan, Syria, and three-time Asian champion Iran.
The top three from each group advancing to the second phase. China is the defending champion.
The team:
A. Aravind, B.K. Anil Kumar, Rajvir Singh, Vishesh Bhriguvanshi, Amritpal Singh, Rikin Shantilal, Amjyot Singh Gill, P. Baladhaneshwar, S. Prasanna Venkatesh, Satnam Singh Bhamara, Muin Bek Hafeez, Talwinderjit Singh.
India fixtures:
August 9: Iran.
August 11: Jordan.
August 13: Syria.