Team raring to go in Azlan Shah: Halappa
India's senior-most player Arjun Halappa says the upcoming Azlan Shah hockey tournament provides the youngsters in the team a chance to prove themselves. 'Jaded' Abbas, Butt not in Azlan Shah squad
Senior players Sohail Abbas, Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abbasi were on Wednesday dropped from the 18-member Pakistan squad for next month's Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia. Sandeep, Prabhjot dropped from Azlan Shah squad
Drag-flicker Sandeep Singh and strikers Prabhjot Singh and Deepak Thakur were on Saturday dropped from the 18-member Indian squad for the Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia as selectors chose to infuse new blood in the side. Hockey: Surinder Kaur to lead India in New Zealand
Veteran striker Surinder Kaur will lead a 22-member Indian women's hockey squad in the five-match Test series against New Zealand from May 13 to 23. 'Pak team deliberately lost hockey WC qualifier'
In a startling revelation, Pakistan hockey team's sacked manager Asif Bajwa has claimed that the team deliberately lost its World Cup qualifying league match against Poland to avoid hosts France in the final last year. We were made scapegoat for WC failure: Prabhjot
Dropped from India's scheme of things for Azlan Shah Cup, senior forwards Prabhjot Singh and Deepak Thakur today claimed they have been made scapegoats for the team's poor show in the recent World Cup. Indian eves lose second hockey Test against China
Indian women's hockey team suffered their second successive defeat at the hands of Asian giants China, who blanked them 4-0 to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series at Shanghai on Thursday. India to play China in Azlan Shah opener
Defending champions India will take on China in their campaign-opener at the 19th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup International Hockey Tournament to be held at Ipoh, Malaysia from May 6-16. Besides India and China, other countries taking part in the seven-nation annual tournament are world champions Australia, Asian number one South Korea, Pakistan, Egypt and hosts Malaysia. Prabhjot sorry for showing finger to crowd
Senior Indian forward Prabhjot Singh has apologised for his improper behaviour during the hockey World Cup when he was caught showing his middle finger to a section of crowd. Hockey coach Brasa demands more control over team
Following India's not-so-impressive World Cup campaign, chief coach Jose Brasa on Thursday unveiled the roadmap for hockey's revival and demanded more control in the day-to-day running of the team. Pak mull pulling out of Azlan Shah
Left with little option after the mass retirement of players and the sacking of the selection panel following it's dismal showing in the hockey World Cup, Pakistan might skip the inaugural AHF Champions Trophy and Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Malaysia later this year. India need organisation in structure: Charlesworth
Former technical director Ric Charlesworth feels the Indian hockey team has improved in its style of play under coach Jose Brasa but needs to formulate three facets: set long term goals, play as many international matches as possible and privatise the game. Doerner, Taekema top highest-scoring Hockey WC
The 12th edition of hockey's showpiece event at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium produced 199 goals from 38 matches, ncluding the classification games, at an average of 5.24 goals per match. We deserve to win World Cup: Aus captain
After snapping their two summit clash loss against the Germans in 2002 and 2006, Australian captain Jamie Dwyer said his side deserved to win the hockey World Cup as they were the best side in the tournament. Hockey World Cup: Australia break title jinx
Australia shattered Germany's dream of registering the first hat-trick of world titles in the history of the game, beating the double defending champions 2-1 in the summit clash of the FIH World Cup in New Delhi on Saturday. Netherlands beat England 4-3 to win bronze
The Netherlands scripted a remarkable come-from-behind victory to win the hockey World Cup bronze medal by defeating England 4-3 in a thrilling match in New Delhi on Saturday. Spain beat Korea to finish fifth
Olympic silver medallists Spain ended their hockey World Cup campaign on a high, defeating Asian champions Korea 2-0 to finish fifth in the mega-event and qualify for this year's Champions Trophy. With Friday's victory, Spain kept their slate clean in the fifth-sixth classification match in the World Cup, having won four in as many appearances. India lose to Argentina, finish 8th
India's disastrous hockey World Cup campaign ended with a 2-4 defeat to Argentina, consigning them to eighth place in the mega-event, in Delhi, on Friday. NZ beat SA in sudden death, finish 9th
New Zealand scored in the last minute of regulation time and then held on to their nerve to beat South Africa 9-8 via the sudden death penalty shoot-out to finish ninth in the men's hockey World Cup in Delhi on Friday. Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers
The leading scorers in the 12th Men's Hockey World Cup at the conclusion of the semi-finals. Aus hope to end German jinx at World Cup final
Defending champions Germany will be gunning for a historic hat-trick of titles while Australia will be eyeing their first in 24 years when the two lock horns in the final of the Hero Honda FIH hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Saturday. Indian hockey is run on the whims of the FIH: Khan
Hockey Olympian Aslam Sher Khan is of the opinion that Indian hockey is run on the whims of FIH and there was no need to have a foreign coach on board. Dwyer wants to end his last World Cup on high
Playing in his final World Cup, star Australian striker Jamie Dwyer says he is confident of signing off with a title triumph that has eluded his team for the past 24 years. A fifth place finish would have been good: Brasa
A fifth place in the ongoing hockey World Cup would have been a good performance for India but a seventh or eighth spot finish is not a lesser achievement for the home team, coach Jose Brasa said in New Delhi on Thursday. 'We will exploit chinks in German game in final'
Australia coach Ric Charlesrworth is pleased with his side's semi-final win over the Netherlands but said they have to play better to beat nemesis Germany in the World Cup final in New Delhi on Saturday. Muller credits big match temperament for win
German captain Maximillian Muller on attributed consistency and mental strength in big matches as the reasons for their easy 4-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final in New Delhi on Thursday. PHF sacks selectors, officials after WC debacle
Upset over Pakistan's worst performance in a hockey World Cup, the national federation sacked its selection committee and team management while the entire 18-man squad resigned, owning moral responsibility for the shoddy show in the 12th edition of the tournament in Delhi. Hockey WC: Germany, Australia to clash in final
While Germany, the defending champions, stayed on course for a historic hat-trick of World Cup crowns with a 4-1 victory over England in the first semi-final, the Aussies, who lost to the Germans in the last two editions of hockey's showpiece event, got the better of The Netherlands 2-1 in a closely-contested match later. Hockey WC: Pakistan lose to Canada, finish last
Pakistan registered their worst performance in the hockey World Cup as a resilient Canada pushed the Asian giants to last place in the mega event with a golden goal victory in New Delhi on Thursday. India aim for best finish in 16 years in hockey WC
Aiming for their best finish in 16 years, hosts India would find much-improved Argentina a tough nut to crack when the two team's lock horns in the seventh-eighth place play-off match of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Friday. Oz, Dutch semi-final promises battle royale
Going by the teams' past 4-4 win-loss record in World Cups, there is little to separate the two hockey powerhouses. But a win on Thursday will not only earn one of them a spot in the title clash, but also give them the edge when it boils down to rivalry between the two countries in the tournament. 'India needs to institutionalise hockey'
Hockey may be the country's national sport but for India to revive its past glory, the game must be institutionalised to create "proper environment" for improvement, feels International Hockey Federation's Director of Coaching Tayyab Ikram. 'Video referral good for hockey'
The video referral system at the hockey World Cup may have disappointed many but New Zealand coach Shane McLeod and his German counterpart Markus Weise feel the newly-introduced system is a valuable addition to the game and only needs some fine-tuning. We happy with the semis spot: Nooijer
They suffered their first defeat of the tournament but the Netherlands skipper Tuen de Nooijer is a happy man as they have already realised their aim -- a semi-final berth -- at the hockey World Cup. Argentina beat Canada, play India for 7th place
Argentina overcame a late fightback from Canada to score a 4-2 victory and set up a clash with India in the seventh place play-off in the men's hockey World Cup, in Delhi, on Tuesday. Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers
The goal-scorers at the men's hockey World Cup being played in Delhi. Hockey WC: South Korea stun the Netherlands
A plucky South Korea fought back superbly from a goal deficit to stun three-time champions the Netherlands 2-1 in an action-packed match but that was not enough to qualify for the semifinals of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Tuesday. World Cup Hockey: Germany storm into semis
Defending champions Germany saw off a late challenge from New Zealand to score a thumping 5-2 victory and booked a semifinal berth in the Hero Honda Hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Tuesday. Brasa claims SA played unfair match
India coach Jose Brasa lashed out at match officials for awarding the South Africans a controversial third goal in their match against India at the Hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Monday. Pakistan a paradox: Charlesworth
Pakistan are a paradox who can lose to unheralded teams and upset top sides in their day, feels legendary hockey player and current Australian coach Ric Charlesworth. Hockey WC: Shivendra helps India hold South Africa
Shivendra Singh saved the day for India with a timely equaliser as the home team played out a 3-3 draw against South Africa in a controversial match to finish fourth in Pool B of the hockey World Cup on Monday. Abbott spoils Pakistan's party, Aussies in semis
Desmond Abbott struck twice to lead Australia to a come from behind 2-1 win over Pakistan and into the semifinals of the hockey World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. 'Sandeep's, Prabhjot's flop show hurt India'
Former hockey captain Ashok Kumar feels a couple of senior players in the Indian side were off-colour in the ongoing hockey World Cup and injecting young blood in the team is the need of the hour. We were 'switched off': England captain
After being blanked by Spain in Monday's match, England captain Barry Middleton said his team did not play to its potential as they were already assured of a semi-final place in the hockey World Cup. Hockey World Cup: Spain beat England 2-0
Olympic silver medallist Spain continued their domination over England in the hockey World Cup, defeating the European Champions 2-0 in their last pool match at the 12th edition of the mega-event in New Delhi on Monday. Brasa has changed style of Indian hockey: Lombi
They may have come a cropper in the World Cup but Indian hockey players are the most skillful in the world and all they need to become a force to reckon with internationally is planning and organisation, feels legendary Argentine drag-flicker Jorge Lombi. Delhi WC becoming high-scoring affair
Thanks to some attacking hockey by the 12 participating countries, the ongoing World Cup is heading towards becoming the most high-scoring one with a whopping 117 goals scored so far at the halfway stage. Draw against Germany was expected: Nooijer
For Netherlands captain Tuen de Nooijer the 2-2 draw against arch-rivals Germany in a crucial pool A match of the hockey World Cup on Sunday was an expected result since the history of the clashes between the two hockey powerhouses has more often produced the same result. Win over NZ is a big morale booster: Lombi
High on confidence after their first win in the hockey World Cup, Argentina coach Pablo Lombi today said the victory would boost his team's morale ahead of the last pool A match against traditional rivals Canada, who has always been a thorn in the flesh for his side. Germany dish out a draw against Netherlands
Captain Teun de Nooijer struck in dying minutes to lead the Netherlands to a thrilling 2-2 draw against defending Champions Germany in a Pool A hockey World Cup match and virtually booked a semi-final berth for his side on Sunday. Argentina register first win in World Cup
Bottom placed Argentina scored their first win of the tournament, edging past New Zealand with a solitary goal in their penultimate Pool A match of the Hero Honda Hockey World Cup at Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday. Korea thrash Canada 9-2 in hockey World Cup
Drag-flicker Jong Hyun Jang struck thrice as nimble-footed South Korea drubbed lowly Canada 9-2 in a high scoring match to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the hockey World Cup in New Delhi. 'We can't match best sides in just seven months'
Set to play for the bottom half positions in the 12-team hockey World Cup here, India coach Jose Brasa today said the country would not have played at the same level of top teams in just seven months of preparation. India aim to end losing streak in hockey WC
Out of contention for a top-five finish after three consecutive defeats, India would be desperate to end their losing streak when they take on lowly but spirited South Africa in their last pool B match of the hockey World Cup at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Monday. WC Hockey: India out of semifinal race
England edged India 3-2 in an entertaining Pool B match at the 12th men's World Cup hockey to not only secure their fourth straight win but also end the hosts' hope of a semi-final berth. WC Hockey: SA crush Pakistan's semifinal dreams
Pakistan slumped to their worst defeat in the tournament when a lowly South Africa stunned the Asian giants 4-3 in a must-win Pool B match to shatter their semifinal dreams at the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Saturday. WC Hockey: Australia edge past Spain
Australia continued with their impressive form after the initial hiccup and inched closer towards a semifinal spot beating Olympic silver medallist Spain 2-0 in a crucial Pool B match of the Hero Honda FIH World Cup in New Delhi on Saturday. Germany and the Netherlands in a battle of titans
Defending champions Germany face a stern test when they take on rampaging the Netherlands in a mouthwatering Pool A clash in the Hero Honda hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday. Germany survive late Argentina onslaught
Defending champions Germany scraped past plucky Argentina 4-3 in a Pool A match of the men's hockey World Cup match at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium in Delhi on Friday night. Dutch hit six in second half to blank Canada
Strong contenders The Netherlands hit six goals in the second half to blank a lowly Canada 6-0 and virtually booked a semi-final berth the men's hockey World Cup in Delhi on Friday. Kiwis stun Koreans, keep semis hopes alive
New Zealand survived waves of Korean attacks before pulling off a 2-1 upset victory to keep alive their semi-final hopes in the hockey World Cup in Delhi on Friday. Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers
The goal-scorers in the 12th men's hockey World cup in Delhi. Bruised India look to avoid hat-trick of losses
A semi-final spot virtually out of their grasp after back-to-back defeats, India brace up for another tough battle when they take on a European champions England in their next pool B match of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Saturday. Former players criticise Pak flop show at WC
Some blamed it on over-dependence on Sohail Abbas, others felt they didn't look spirited enough as former players castigated Pakistan's hockey team for the crushing defeats to India and England in the World Cup. Lack of exposure did us in: Brasa
India coach Jose Brasa on Thursday admitted that team's semi-finals hopes are over in the hockey World Cup and blamed lack of exposure for his side's dismal show in the prestigious event. Eng players committed intentional fouls: Ashraf
Pakistan captain Zeeshan Ashraf on Thursday demanded action against some English players who, he alleged, resorted to intentional foul play in the Pool B match of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Hockey W Cup: Spain hand India another drubbing
India suffered their second straight defeat in the men's hockey World Cup, going down 2-5 to Spain in a fast-paced Pool B encounter at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium in Delhi on Thursday night. It was another humiliating defeat for the hosts after the mauling by Australia by a similar margin. Injured Mantell to miss rest of WC
The England hockey team suffered a big jolt on Thursday as their key defender Richard Mantell was ruled out of the ongoing World Cup after twisting his right ankle during their match against Pakistan in New Delhi. England maul Pakistan 5-2 in heated encounter
European champions England virtually assured themselves a place in the semi-final of the hockey World Cup after thumping Pakistan 5-2 to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament in New Delhi on Thursday. 'Getting three points more important than record'
Australia on Thursday broke a 28-year old World Cup record with a crushing 12-0 win over South Africa but neither coach Ric Charlesworth nor the players were aware about their achievement till the end of the match. In-form Dutch eye semi-final berth
The Netherlands, a strong contender for the World Cup title, will aim to maintain a clean slate by beating lowly Canada in Pool A and book a semi-final berth in the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Friday. Australia break WC record, slam 12 past SA
Title favourites Australia registered the biggest win in the history of the hockey World Cup, inflicting a humiliating 12-0 defeat on South Africa in a Pool B match. Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers
The goal-scorers in the 12th men's hockey World Cup, which is underway in Delhi. India not good enough for semis:Muller
Going by current form, India is not in contention for a semi-final berth in the ongoing hockey World Cup and they would have to take their game altogether to a different level to reach the last four stage, according to Germany captain Maximillian Muller. 'India did not have any game plan against Aus'
India's lack of planning or strategy was evident in the team's 2-5 drubbing against Australia, according to former player Harcharan Singh. We could have won the match by bigger margin'
The Netherlands captain Tuen de Nooijer said his side could have defeated New Zealand by a bigger margin had they not wasted their chances galore in the second half of their Pool A match on Wednesday. FIH not biased against Asians: Negre
International Hockey Federation president Leandro Negre on Wednesday dismissed allegations that the two-match suspension of Indian striker Shivendra Singh for injuring a Pakistani player in the ongoing World Cup was a reflection of FIH's bias against the Asian players. Hockey World Cup: Netherlands beat New Zealand
The Netherlands beat New Zealand in a Pool A match to register their second straight win in the men's hockey World Cup, at the Dhyan Chand National stadium in Delhi, on Wednesday. Korea beat Argentina with late goal
Drag-flicker Hyun Woo Nam scored in the dying moments as Korea rallied from a goal down to beat a fighting Argentina 2-1 in their second Pool A match of the men's hockey World Cup in Delhi on Wednesday. Germany slam six past hapless Canada
Defending champions Germany toyed with Canada before subjecting them to a 6-0 thrashing in their second Pool A match of the hockey World Cup in Delhi on Wednesday. Playing fast, one-touch hockey, the reigning Olympic champions and world No 1-ranked side dictated terms right through and led 4-0 at the breather. Spanish flair awaits India in hockey World Cup
Bruised and battered by Australia, India will have to regroup their forces when they take on Spain in a crucial Pool B encounter of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Thursday. Brasa wants changes in video referral system
India coach Jose Brasa feels that the video referral system, which made hockey World Cup debut here, need some fine-tuning with regard to its timing. Australia outpaced us, missed Shivendra: Brasa
India coach Jose Brasa said the team missed suspended forward Shivendra Singh but had no qualms in admitting that his wards were completely outpaced and outplayed by a vastly superior Australian side in the hockey World Cup at the Dhyan Chand National stadium on Tuesday. 'Feel sorry for Shivendra but all right with ban'
Star Pakistani drag-flicker Sohail Abbas felt sorry for Shivendra Singh but said the FIH "must have taken a correct decision" while banning the Indian striker for two matches in the hockey World Cup Hockey World Cup: India go down tamely to Aus
India suffered an embarrassing defeat to Australia, going down 2-5 in their second outing of the 12th men's hockey World Cup at the Dhyan Chand stadium in Delhi on Tuesday night. Pakistan clinch thrilling 2-1 win over Spain
A nervy Pakistan put behind their defeat against arch-rivals India to eke out a narrow 2-1 win against Spain in a hard-fought Pool B encounter of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Tuesday. England down South Africa for second win
European champions England registered their second straight victory in the hockey World Cup on Tuesday, defeating a lowly South Africa 6-4 in a high-scoring second Pool B match at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium in Delhi. Shivendra cries injustice despite lighter ban
The ban on him has been reduced by a match but Indian forward Shivendra Singh on Monday said even the lighter penalty amounts to 'injustice' as he has been punished for no fault of his. Sohail Abbas is king of penalty corners: Taekema
He is one of the most lethal drag-flickers the world has ever seen, but for Taeke Taekema Pakistan's Sohail Abbas is the 'king of penalty corners' just by the sheer magnitude of his conversion rate. Shivendra's ban reduced to two matches
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday reduced the three-match ban on Indian forward Shivendra Singh. India-Australia to clash in 'Friendship Match'
The Indian and Australian teams have announced that they will designate their March 2 tie at the Hockey World Cup as a 'Friendship Match'. Hockey players unhappy with bumpy turf
Foreign players on Monday said that the newly-laid Poligras turf at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, which is hosting the 12th hockey World Cup, is a little bumpy and creates problems in trapping the ball. 'Korea surprised us with two early strikes'
Germany captain Maximillian Muller on Monday said Korea surprised them with two early strikes but expressed happiness at the comeback in the second half of their hockey World Cup Pool A match at Dhyanchand National Stadium. Taekema hat-trick helps Dutch drub Argentina
Veteran drag-flicker Taeke Taekema scored the first hat-trict of the tournament as the Netherlands blanked bottom-ranked Argentina 3-0 in their Pool A hockey World Cup match in New Delhi on Monday. Brasa lashes out at tournament director Read
India coach Jose Brasa on Monday lashed out at tournament director Ken Read for slapping Shivendra Singh with a three-match suspension for an "unintentional" foul against a Pakistani player during their hockey World Cup opener at Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Monday. Ex players upset over Shivendra's suspension
Former India players on Monday smelt a rat behind inform Shivendra Singh's three-match suspension, alleging that it was done intentionally to weaken the hosts ahead of their second match against Australia on Tuesday. Kalmadi announces Rs 1 lakh each for players
The Indian players and the support staff would be rewarded with Rs one lakh each for the superb 4-1 win over Pakistan in their hockey World Cup opening match, Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi announced on Sunday. India hope to maintain winning momentum
After a virtuoso performance in an emotionally charged campaign-opener against arch-rivals Pakistan, India will have to maintain the attacking form when they take on Australia in their second Pool B match of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Tuesday. Shivendra suspended for 3 matches
In-form Indian striker Shivendra Singh has been suspended from India's next three World Cup matches for hitting a Pakistani player and a jury would decide his fate by Tuesday after his team appealed against the suspension. 'India played with brain and not emotions vs Pak'
India coach Jose Brasa hailed his men after they beat Pakistan 4-1 in their opening match of the men's hockey World Cup, in Delhi on Sunday, saying they 'played with brain and not emotions'. Charlesworth upset with video referral
Australia coach Ric Charlesworth said the video referral system had made his side's life difficult, as there were many wrong decisions against them during the 2-3 loss to England in their first match of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi. India crush Pakistan in hockey World Cup opener
Sandeep Singh scored twice as India beat Pakistan 4-1 in their opening match of the 12th men's Hockey World Cup in Delhi on Sunday. England pull off first upset of World Cup
European champion England registered the first upset of the Hero Honda FIH World Cup, stunning Olympic silver medallist Australia 3-2 in second Pool B match of the quadrennial event at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday. Spain hope to improve to qualify for semis
Spain captain Pol Amat on Sunday said they were always in control of their first hockey World Cup match against South Africa despite the half-time score of 2-2 but need to improve their performance in remaining matches if they are to qualify for semifinals. Spain off to a good start at Hockey World Cup
Formidable Spain started their hockey World Cup campaign on a perfect note, outclassing lowly South Africa 4-2 in the inaugural match of the quadrennial event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. Video referral makes debut in hockey World Cup
The inaugural match of the hockey World Cup between Spain and South Africa in New Delhi on Sunday was not only action packed but also eventful with the video referral being used for first time in the history of the prestigious quadrennial event. Pak PM bars minister from attending hockey WC
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has barred Sports Minister Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani from attending the opening ceremony of the hockey World Cup in Delhi, according to a media report in Islamabad, on Saturday. Jakhrani was scheduled to visit India to attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup and also watch the match between India and Pakistan at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday. 'Win against Pakistan will boost India's morale'
Former India captain Pargat Singh on Saturday said a victory against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the hockey World Cup on Sunday will boost the morale of the home team. Scribes boycott FIH conference again
Sports journalists on Saturday boycotted the FIH press conference for the second time in the week in protest against the mishandling of media accreditations ahead of the hockey World Cup which gets underway in New Delhi on Sunday. India-Pak to clash in high voltage opener
Emotions will run high when India, after a tumultuous build-up, will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a potential humdinger of the hockey World Cup, which gets underway amid watertight security at the Dyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday. Germany eye third straight world title
Olympic champions Germany will look to set aside security fears and focus on clinching their third straight world title when the men's hockey World Cup kicks off on Sunday. We have to win India match, come what may: Zeeshan
Under tremendous pressure to win the tournament opener against India, Pakistan captain Zeeshan Ashraf on Friday said fans back home will even excuse a flop show in the hockey World Cup if his team beats the traditional rivals in Sunday's much-hyped encounter. The Netherlands hockey World Cup squad
The Netherlands squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. New Zealand hockey World Cup squad
New Zealand's squad for the men's hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Hockey World Cup Pakistan squad
Pakistan's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Hockey World Cup South Africa team
South Africa's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. No passes for Baljit to watch World Cup
Baljit Singh does not have passes to see his team-mates play in the mega-event commencing Sunday in New Delhi. India beat Netherlands 2-1 in practice match
Hosts India defeated Netherlands 2-1 in their second practice match ahead of the forthcoming hockey World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. England hockey World Cup squad
England's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Germany squad for hockey World Cup
Germany's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Korea's hockey World Cup squad
Korea's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Spain's hockey World Cup squad
Spain's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. India's hockey World Cup squad
India's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Canada's squad for hockey World Cup
Canada's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Canada's squad for hockey World Cup
Canada's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Australia's hockey World Cup squad
Australia's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi. India look to dragflickers to deliver
Dragflicker Dhananjay Mahadik feels short corners will be India's strong point in the forthcoming hockey World Cup starting Sunday and Sandeep Singh will be their trump card. Security fears still haunt Eng hockey squad
England hockey squad is leaving for New Delhi on to participate in the World Cup starting Sunday but security arrangements in the Indian capital are still a concern for the players, according to a report. Pak hockey ace Rehan Butt wishes to meet Tendulkar
Pakistan's veteran striker Rehan Butt has arrived in India with two goals in mind -- to win the hockey World Cup and meet cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. Proving that the cult of Tendulkar knows no boundary, the Pakistani veteran of 239 international matches said the Indian cricketer is a source of inspiration for sportspersons across the globe and he was desperate to meet him once. 'Pak will be tought to beat at World Cup'
The much anticipated encounter between India and Pakistan on inaugural day of the hockey World Cup would be one of the most exciting matches of the 12-team quadrennial event, feels veteran Dutch goalkeeper Guus Vogels. Argentina
World Cup hockey team list of Argentina. How the hockey World Cup started
From its inception in 1971 till 1978, the World Cup was held every alternate year. Then it was made a once-in-four years affair, beginning with the 1982 edition. Pak, Aus arrive for hockey WC amid tight security
With five days to go for the World Cup, Pakistan, Australia and South African hockey teams arrived in New Delhi on Monday amid tight security in the wake of the recent terror threats, which forced a New Zealand player to pull out of the mega event starting Sunday. Pak, Aus teams arrive for WC amid tight security
With five days to go for the World Cup, Pakistan, Australia and South African hockey teams arrived in New Delhi on Monday amid tight security in the wake of the recent terror threats, which forced a New Zealand player to pull out of the mega event starting Sunday. Kiwi striker pulls out of hockey World Cup
Concerned over security, Kiwi striker Simon Child has pulled out of the hockey World Cup starting Sunday, even though Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) said it was satisfied with the arrangements made by the Indian government. 'Pak hockey team under security threat in India'
Pakistan's hockey team leaves on Monday for the World Cup in New Delhi amid warnings from a security expert that there is a genuine threat to the players' safety in India. Aus players' families skeptical about safe WC
Terror threats notwithstanding, Hockey Australia on Thursday said it remains committed to sending its team for the World Cup in India even as jittery family members of the players demanded that the country pull out of the event. PHF sending team to review security in India
Concerned by the terror attacks in Pune, Pakistan will send a two-member delegation to India to assess the security arrangements for the hockey World Cup starting on February 28 in Delhi. 'Hockey India's move is contempt of court'
Two state hockey bodies have expressed astonishment over Hockey India's official communication asking them to furnish details of their top officials for the World Cup accreditation, terming the move as 'contempt of court'. Video referrals at hockey World Cup
The hockey World Cup, commencing in Delhi later this month, will allow players to ask for one referral per match from the video umpire, the game's governing body said on Friday. Mumbai boy Keegan to play for Canada in hockey WC
Mumbai boy Keegan Pereira, who studied in a school in the northern suburb of Bandra before migrating to Canada with his parents, will represent his adopted country in the Hero Honda FIH World Cup Hockey tournament, commencing in Delhi later this month. Captaincy row won't affect team: coach Harendra
National coach Harendra Singh virtually conceded on Thursday that the Indian hockey team is divided on the captaincy issue, but assured that the episode will not affect the team's performance in the World Cup, in Delhi later this month. Pak sports ministry NOC for hockey World Cup
Pakistan's sports ministry on Thursday issued a No-Objection Certificate to the national hockey team to participate in the Hero Honda FIH World Cup, in Delhi from February 28 to March 13. Name Prabhjot as captain of hockey team: Bhaskaran
Since Rajpal Singh does not enjoy the support of his team-mates, he should be replaced by the more popular Prabhjot Singh as the captain of the Indian hockey team for the World Cup, Olympian Vasudevan Bhaskaran said on Wednesday. Australia squad for hockey World Cup
Coached by Ric Charlesworth, former technical consultant of the Indian hockey team, the Aussies are aiming to end a 24-year wait for a World Cup title. The tournament will be held in Delhi from February 28 to March 13. Prabhjot may skip WC if not made captain: Sources
The crisis on the captaincy issue of the Indian hockey squad deepened on Sunday with chief coach Jose Brasa adamant on pushing his case that Prabhjot Singh should be made the skipper of the World Cup side. Media barred from Indian hockey World Cup camp
As the Indian hockey team began getting a feel of the National Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, ruckus erupted outside the World Cup venue with authorities shunting out media on the pretext of security. A lensman desperate to get a peek inside jumped the gates only to be caught by the policemen, a handful of journalists sneaked in through unguarded gates while the rest fumed in frustration. And all this while the hockey team practiced inside. PHF seek security clearance from ministry
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has sent a formal request to the sports ministry seeking clearance for sending the national team to India for competing in the World Cup to be held in New Delhi from February 28. Indian hockey team turns to Amitabh for help
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan said the Indian hockey team has asked him to spearhead a fund-raising concert to be held in Chandigarh. The disgruntled national hockey players had gone on strike in Pune last month protesting non-payment of their dues and incentives.