Hockey India has decided to withdraw the National junior team from the sixth edition of annual Sultan of Johor Cup (SOJC) to be held from October 31 to November 6 in Johor Bahru, citing injury concerns. As the junior World Cup is to be held in India from December 1 to 11, officials of Hockey India believe that there is little time to recover in case of an injury. India has been part of the Johar Cup tournament in all the previous editions. India finished runner-up last year, losing to Great Britain on penalties. Japan has been drafted in as a replacement for the six-nation event that also features England, New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan besides host Malaysia.