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Harmanpreet credits senior players for India’s World Cup stability
India captain Harmanpreet Singh has credited senior players, including Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, with giving the squad stability ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup. He said long partnerships, dating back…
The Story in Brief
India captain Harmanpreet Singh has credited senior players, including Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, with giving the squad stability ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup. He said long partnerships, dating back to junior hockey, have built trust and communication within the team.
Harmanpreet said Manpreet and Mandeep are preparing for their fourth World Cup, while he will play his third. He believes experienced players across defence, midfield and attack can take responsibility in difficult moments and help settle the team. He also pointed to the understanding between defenders and midfielders, developed through years of playing together, as an advantage in high-pressure matches.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narrative is that India’s experience alone will decide the World Cup. That would overlook the need to turn familiarity into results against strong opponents. A senior core can improve decision-making under pressure, but it cannot replace finishing, defensive discipline or fitness. The useful measure will be India’s performance when a knockout match is level late on, and whether those experienced players can convert their composure into a result.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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