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Indian hockey teams announced for Asian Games with notable changes in squads

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's and women's hockey teams have been announced for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, with notable changes in the squads. The men's team sees the exclusion of veteran striker Akashdeep Singh and young talent Karthi Selvam, while Lalit Upadhyay makes a comeback to the…

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

Indian Men's hockey: The narrative is changing and so is the game

CHENNAI: Playing in the mind or with it can bring different results. It's closer to the difference between instinctive and measured, which is more conspicuous in sports where split-second decisions can decide success or failure, victory or defeat. You can either go blank in the moment, even look silly, or…

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: Stars that shone the brightest

It was a collective team effort that sealed the deal for India in the Asian Champions Trophy. Still, some players were exceptional.

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2023

ACT 2023: India's 'Wall & the Weapon' lead title charge against Malaysia in the final

CHENNAI: The India jerseys that have sold the most at vendors lined up on the pavement encircling the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here are not of the local boy Karthi Selvam, but someone who has left the disappointment of World Cup behind in style and has become the toast of…

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: India blow away Japan 5-0 in dazzling display to make final

CHENNAI: Sometimes, one moment of brilliance is all it takes. When you have the skills, temperament and experience, one inspired play can change the narrative and turn the tide your way.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India out to break Japan resistance

Hosts India keen to prove in semis that league draw was just an aberration

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

ACT 2023: India look to maintain intensity throughout 60 minutes in semi-final against Japan

NEW DELHI: India's focus will be on maintaining a consistent level of intensity throughout the entire 60 minutes of the game, coupled with improved finishing, as they gear up to face Japan in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Friday.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

India finish on top of the table, knock Pakistan out of semis of Asian Champions Trophy

India men’s hockey team captain stood up and delivered for a 4-0 victory against Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

India vs Pak, ACT 2023: 'He is a legend and he still recognised me': When Ashwin waited to hug Sreejesh

CHENNAI: India's spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin received a loud cheer from his home crowd when the announcer at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here announced his name as one of the dignitaries invited to attend the big-ticket India vs Pakistan game in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: India blow away Pakistan 4-0, send them crashing out of last-4 reckoning

CHENNAI: It's all about the emotions, isn't it? When the game becomes larger than life and play beyond stick and ball, you find yourself overwhelmed and decide to fall back on the tried and tested. India and their talismanic skipper did just that, taking refuge in penalty corners and converting…

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023