INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
India will clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in the lung-opener of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament, beginning in Breda, Holland, on
As always, the India-Pakistan clash is the highlight of the tournament that also features Olympic champions Argentina, Australia, Belgium
According to a Hockey India (HI) release, taking on Pakistan, ranked No.13 in the world, India ranked at World No.6 should have no qualms in
overcoming the challenge albeit they keep their emotions in check and stick to the game plan.17:20 IST: Just 10 minutes to go for the iconic
blockbuster opening encounter of the tournament.16:30 IST: Hello and Welcome to the live updates of the Champions Trophy match between India
in 2016 when they had beaten Pakistan in the final
This was followed by a double victory in the Hockey World League semi-final in London 2017 and the Asia Cup in Dhaka where India lifted the
But at the recent XXI Commonwealth Games, Pakistan held India to a draw.Chief Coach Harendra Singh, who took over the post recently, put
"Getting off to a winning start is vital because it sets the momentum for the rest of the tournament
There will be no room for emotions when we take on Pakistan
The team will play against them like any other team where we go for the three points," Hockey India quoted him as saying.
