Asia Cup Hockey 2017: India beat Pakistan 3-1 to top Pool A
Pakistan, the winners of the first three editions of the tournament, started the third-quarter spritely, but two strikes from India in quick succession, in the 43rd and 45th minutes, dampened their spirits.
Oct 15, 2017, 19:53 PM ISTWhat the 10th hockey Asia Cup means to India
It hasn't been a year to remember so far for India. A bronze medal at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was at best restoration of pride, after India failed to beat Malaysia for a place in the final. The HWL Semifinals in London brought further embarrassment, after India almost handed out World Cup invitations in defeats against Malaysia and Canada.
Oct 11, 2017, 09:10 AM ISTAsia Cup Hockey 2017: Live streaming, TV listings, full schedule, India squad
This is also India's lone international outing before the year-ending big event, the FIH Hockey World League Final to be held in Bhubaneswar. And India will open their campaign on Wednesday with a tricky tie against Japan.
Oct 10, 2017, 15:59 PM IST