India hockey coach Terry Walsh's 18-member squad which was announced yesterday for the upcoming FIH World Cup to be played in the Hague, Netherlands from May 31, has an interesting mix of youth and experience.


India coach Terry Walsh (in foreground) gives instructions to his team in New Delhi 

Promising youngsters like goalkeeper Harjot Singh and midfielder Jasjit Singh have been given a look-in, with the Aussie coach justifying their selection based on the future scope of the national game.

Walsh spoke to mid-day about his selected squad, the prominent names dropped and the Indian team's prospects at the prestigious event.