Defender Deepika, who has represented India in 138 matches, has been named as the vice-captain.
Apart from India, other participating teams in the eight-nation tournament are Poland, Ghana, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Kazakhstan and Singapore.
India are placed in Pool A along side Poland, Ghana and Thailand while Malaysia, Russia, Kazakhstan and Singapore form Pool B.
India will take on Ghana in its opening match on March
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Savita, Rajani Etimarpu.
Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka, Deepika (vice-captain), Namita Toppo, Jaspreet Kaur, Sunita Lakra.
Midfielders: Ritu Rani (captain), Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Lilima Minz, Navjot Kaur, Monika.
Forwards: Rani, Poonam Rani, Anupa Barla, Soundarya Yendala, Amandeep Kaur, Vandana Katariya.
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