Star forward Mamta Kharab, Saba Anjum and full-back Binita Toppo made a comeback to the Indian squad for the women's Asia Cup hockey tournament, starting in Delhi [ Images ] on Sunday.

The trio, who missed the Afro-Asian Games due to injury, were included in the 18-member list released by the Indian Womens' Hockey Federation on Tuesday.

The team, led by Surajlata Devi, will launch its campaign against Malaysia in Group A on Sunday.

World championship bronze medallists China and Kazakhstan are the other teams in the group.

The inclusion of Kharab and Anjum has given a boost to the Indian forward line, which also boasts of Jyoti Sunita Kullu and Shanggai Chanu.

IWHF sources said experienced Pritam [ Images ] Siwach, who opted out of the preperatory camp due to back injury, was not considered for selection.

The team:

Goalkeepers: Helen Mary, Dipika Murty

Full-backs: Suman Bala, Kanti Baa, Binita Toppo

Midfielders: Sumraj Tete, Surajlata Devi (captain), Subhadra Pradhan, Masira Surin.

Forwards: Surinder Kaur, Mamta Kharab, Saba Anjum, Jyoti Sunita Kullu, Shanggai Chanu, Adline Kerketta, Jasjeet Kaur, Manju and Pushpa Pradhan.