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India vs Pakistan - The Big Fight

August 20, 2003 18:07 IST

India vs Pakistan - The Big Fight

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]



Drowned under! with nowhere to hide

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's focus now on 3rd, 4th place'

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]



India lose plot, match and final berth

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]



Roots of Aussie win lie in their defeat Down Under

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]



Amsterdam - the city of extremes

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]



Going Dutch, and more

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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