A win against New Zealand will give India their best standing in Champions Trophy since 1982 Amstelveen.
Deedar Singh was the lone new face in place of an indisposed Sandeep Michael.
India lost 0-1 to Spain, while South Korea thrashed England 5-1 on the opening day of the Rabo Bank eight-nation hockey tournament
A resurgent Indian hockey team, with its penetrative attack and solid defence, can actually challenge for the top spot in the Champions Trophy.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday
