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Sreejesh guided Junior India to the bronze medal in Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia.
The freshly retired goalkeeper aims to win an Olympic medal as a coach.
Sreejesh, hailing from Ernakulam, played a pivotal role in securing the Indian hockey team’s second consecutive Olympic bronze.
Under Sreejesh's watch, Junior India won three and drew one in their five games.
Under the Keralite's guidance Jr India has made it three wins in three at the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia.
The decision is a massive setback to India's medal prospects given that the bulk of the country's medals came from the removed disciplines in the past editions.
Defender Jugraj Singh broke the Chinese defence as he scored a rare field goal in the 51st minute to hand his team the title.
It was India's fifth consecutive win in the six-team competition.
India currently top the standings with nine points from three wins.
The former Indian custodian shared a letter he received from the Prime Minister on social media.
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