With three wins and a draw, India are currently leading the six-team league table with 10 points and a goal difference of eight.
A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.
With the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games being postponed by a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sardar feels the Indian team will get some time to work on its grey areas and unearth new talent.
League Two (fourth tier) side Stevenage pulled off the shock of the weekend by winning 2-1 at Premier League Aston Villa.
'We have spoken to all the foreign coaches and they have assured us that they are all committed to their jobs till Tokyo Games'
'If we want to ensure this isn't a once-in-four-decade phenomenon, then we have to produce 1,800 players all the time, create infrastructure, so that we are constantly challenging at the top of the ladder.'
'Coaching centres across the world will make everyone watch this game, the quality of the match was top-notch'
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
It is important that these events do not remain one-offs. It is crucial that India sets long-term targets, and not solely depend on foreign coaches from regions that continue to produce some of the finest talents in the world, asserts Arindam Roy.
'Jaan hai to jahaan hai' 'It's a good decision because everyone is disturbed. Athletes' health is paramount'
Experienced drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh returned to India's men's hockey team, which also features debutant Jaskaran Singh, for the tour of Australia, starting May 10.
This time, India may win as many as 17 medals at the Games.
A summary of Tuesday's action in the Premier League.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
A round-up of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
A resurgent Indian hockey team, with its penetrative attack and solid defence, can actually challenge for the top spot in the Champions Trophy.
United States President Barack Obama faced stiff resistance from the opposition Republican senators and skepticism from his own Democrats, forcing the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to postpone the vote on military intervention in Syria.
As one entered the hotel porch in Perth, there was India's captain and his deputy engrossed in a chat like long-lost friends.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
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Queen Elizabeth II may have to move out of Buckingham Palace during the much-needed repair and maintenance work to her 18th century iconic residence costing a whopping 150 million pounds, royal officials said.
Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City
Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland
Rajneesh Gupta surveys the bowling landscape in India-Australia Tests.
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