India to open title defence against Oman in Asian hockey Champions Trophy
Other Sports | July 05, 2018 17:00 ISTThe Indian team will be the highest ranked side in the tournament, and will be the favourites to retain their title.
The Indian team will be the highest ranked side in the tournament, and will be the favourites to retain their title.
With one key player out, India will face Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands in must-win matches to earn a place in the final.
India are now leading the six-team standings with six points from two wins, just ahead of Australia.
India scored both their goals in the second quarter through Harmanpreet Singh (17th minute), who converted a penalty corner, and Mandeep Singh (28th).
Sardar Singh was expected to reclaim his place in the side after being included in the national training camp in Bengaluru.
Pakistan, the country that launched the hockey Champions Trophy back in 1978, take on arch-rivals and Asian champions India.
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