The surprise decision comes despite the Indian team finishing a creditable second in the four-nation tournament in Dusseldorf\n\non Sunday.
The squad, led by defender Dilip Tirkey, also includes experienced striker Baljeet Singh Dhillon.
Germany won the four-nation hockey tournament in Dusseldorf on goal difference after a 3-3 draw.
Deepak Thakur and Kanwalpreet Singh scored two goals each as India registered their second victory in the four-nation hockey tournament in Dusseldorf.
Sanddep Singh and Adam Sinclair scored once in each half in a 2-0 victory in the four-nation tournament in Dusseldorf.
The former Olympian identified lack of co-ordination and tactics as the Indian hockey team's main shortcomings.
Mercurial forward Dhanraj Singh, Baljit Singh Dhillon and Jugraj Singh have been included among the 26-probables for the Olympics.
Close on the heels of US retailer J C Penney's announcement to enhance outsourcing from India, domestic apparel exporters have firmed up plans to hold a mega garment show in Dallas and New York.
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