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Pakistan eye draw against India in hockey World Cup: chief selector
Pakistan chief selector Samiullah Khan said on Thursday his team can hold India to a draw in their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup Pool D clash on August 19, a result that…
The Story in Brief
Pakistan chief selector Samiullah Khan said on Thursday his team can hold India to a draw in their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup Pool D clash on August 19, a result that would help Pakistan advance from the first round. India captain Harmanpreet Singh, speaking at the end of a national camp on Thursday, called the fixture intense but urged his men to stay calm and focus on their task. Harmanpreet said India aim to win the World Cup for the first time since 1975, after ending a 41-year Olympic medal drought at Tokyo 2020.
The Indian Opinion
The hype around India-Pakistan hockey often drowns out the game itself. Both sides talking up a draw or drama tells us more about pre-match nerves than form. India beat Pakistan twice in the Pro League last month. The real test will be on August 19: can Pakistan's defence hold, or will India's recent edge prove decisive? A single scoreline will settle the noise.
Sources (3): sports.ndtv.com, sports.ndtv.com (2), thehindu.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
