Hardik was the most impressive player for India in the FIH World Cup held in Odisha in January before he was ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. Savita had led India to the FIH Women's Nation's Cup title...
Harmanpreet found the target in the 13th, 14th and 55th minutes after Australia had taken an early lead in the second minute through a field goal from Joshua Beltz.
Led by star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian team had made a shock last-16 exit in the World Cup held in January.
This jump means that India have now moved ahead of hockey powerhouse Australia, who dropped to fifth.
Sukhjeet, one of the players who survived the axe after India's shock pre-quarterfinal exit in the World Cup in January, scored in the 31st and 42nd minutes, both goals coming from field efforts.
The national selectors have chosen a young team that is making good progress on the international stage. They will be well-guided by the presence of senior players who have extensive international experience playing for...
This was India's second win over Germany in three days.
Reid, on Monday, resigned from his position following India's early ouster from the showpiece, jointly hosted by Rourkela and Bhubaneswar.
With around 60 per cent ball possession, the home side had 14 shots at goal as against nine by South Africa.
India lost the crossover match to New Zealand and failed to make the quarter-finals after going down 4-5 in sudden death.
India, who had made a shock exit from the showpiece event after losing to New Zealand in their crossover match, played their best game but it came too late in...
India lost to New Zealand in their crossover match on Sunday in the penalty shootout after the two sides were locked 3-3 at the end of regulation time.
The choice of adjectives from the veteran coach and former Australia international was indicative of the struggle of his wards in this World Cup.
Rupinder, who was a part of the Tokyo Olympics bronze-winning team but retired soon after, said penalty-corner defence has improved manifold in recent years.
India are coming into Sunday's match after a below par 4-2 win over tournament debutants Wales, forcing them to play in the crossovers instead of a direct...
A below-par show against debutants Wales denying them a direct quarterfinal berth, hosts India would look to address their attacking woes against a plucky New...
India can still qualify for the quarterfinals if they beat New Zealand in their crossover match on Sunday.
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With four points from two games, India are placed second in Pool D and will take on Wales in their last league game on Thursday
An unbeaten India will seek to address their penalty-corner woes to post a big win against bottom-placed debutants Wales in their final pool match and qualify...
In an evenly contested Pool D match, both the sides failed to score despite getting ample chances to force a result at the jam-packed Birsa Munda Stadium.
India have not won a World Cup medal since winning gold in the 1975 edition.
A win against England, ranked fifth in the world, on Sunday will help India put one foot in the quarterfinals.
India outclassed Spain 2-0 with a near-flawless show in their opening Pool D match on Friday at the brand new Birsa Munda stadium but England is an equally...
He also praised the home team's defensive efforts to deny their opponents any chances.
The former Australian international said it is not necessary that having experienced players will lead to a terrific show.
