The team also took third place in the 1968 tournament.
A total of some 850 teams is expected to take part in the tournament.
India took part in the 2009 tournament with their U-23 team.
Replaced players can take no further part in the tournament.
Up to eight players could take part in open bowling or a tournament.
France won both of its games, taking top prize in the tournament.
Until 2008, any professional team could apply, but only 64 teams would take part in the tournament.
They won 2 games there, finishing 2-5 to take an overall 14th place in the 16-team tournament.
Australia will be eligible to take part in the 2013 tournament.
The biggest fish taken in the tournament was a 19-pound lake trout.