Anmol Ekka

Team: BPCL
Age: 20
Position: Defender
Ekka is a defender with a knack for scoring goals, thanks to his excellent drag-flicking skills. He scored six goals in as many games during the tournament, including one each in the semi-final and final. Hailing from Sundergarh, Odisha, Ekka developed an interest in hockey at the age of five and received plenty of support from his father, Tosil, a retired CRPF officer. He also led the Indian U-21 team to the Junior Asia Cup title this year, underlining his potential as both a player and leader.

Sudeep Chirmako