The very thought of an India-Pakistan clash, be it in cricket or hockey, is enough to fill the veins with adrenaline and to cause the heart beat that much faster.
[sify.com]

At the halfway mark, it was a story of frustrating misses. In the end, it was a rout. India found themselves outclassed and in a sorry mess.
[hindustantimes.com]

India, who came to the Champions Trophy as one of the title contenders, have revised their target and will now be focussing on 3-4 positions in the elite six-nation hockey tournament after suffering a humiliating loss against Australia.
[mid-day.com]

Once again, Indian hockey flattered to deceive. The hopes raised by two back-to-back titles abroad crumbled in the face of a determined Australian team and under the weight of complacency and left India out of contention for a place in the final.
[newindpress.com]

We got on to the turf to play all right, but we certainly didn't show any desire to win. We just didn't play to win.
[newindpress.com]

It is always a great experience to attend an international hockey tournament in the Netherlands, and for those with a marketing bent of mind, it is a treasure trove of information.
[sify.com]

Think about it, and it seems rather unfair that going Dutch should just translate into splitting the costs. It could mean so much more.
[indianexpress.com]

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