Sandeep Singh back in reckoning

Drag-flicker Sandeep Singh is back in the reckoning for a berth in the national squad. He was named among 29 probables for the three-nation hockey tournament, starting January 22. Midfielder Pavan......

Prabodh Tirkey to lead India

Midfielder Prabodh Tirkey was on Saturday named to lead the 18-member Indian team at the Asia Cup hockey tournament in Chennai starting on September 1. The team was announced at a press conference......

Prabodh Tirkey to lead Indian hockey team

Midfielder Prabodh Tirkey will lead India in the Azlan Shah hockey tournament, at Ipoh, Malaysia, from May 5 to 15. The Indian Hockey Federation, in a statement on Saturday evening, said......

Novel penalty shoot-out for PHL

A novel penalty shoot-out that gives equal chance to the striker and goalkeeper will be introduced in the third edition of the Premier Hockey League next year.Under the new concept, during a......

IHF dumps top players

The Hockey Federation on Thursday axed top players, including the in-form Gagan Ajit Singh, from the Indian squad for the upcoming Pakistan series and Commonwealth Games.Also dropped from the squad......