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Indian Men’s Hockey Team Gears Up for FIH Hockey Pro League Showdown Against Australia

The Indian men’s hockey team is preparing to face off against Australia in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on February 24, marking their seventh match of the tournament. The highly anticipated clash follows a series of intense encounters in the league.

India commenced their campaign in Bhubaneswar with a dominant 4-1 victory over Spain, followed by a thrilling shootout win against the Netherlands. Although they suffered a setback with a loss against Australia, they bounced back with a narrow triumph over Ireland to conclude the Bhubaneswar leg on a positive note. The team continued their resilient performance in Rourkela, securing a shootout victory against Spain before narrowly losing to the Netherlands in another intense matchup.

Looking ahead to the upcoming match against Australia, Krishan B Pathak, goalkeeper of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, expressed confidence despite the previous loss. “Our last encounter with Australia was closely contested, and while we were unfortunate to end up on the losing side, we have identified areas for improvement. We are determined to turn the result in our favor this time,” Pathak stated.

Highlighting the team’s mindset, Pathak emphasized that everyone is in good spirits and playing well together. He stressed the importance of seizing crucial moments and expressed the team’s commitment to fighting until the very end.

The match between India and Australia is set to take place at 1930hrs IST on February 24. Fans can catch all the action of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on JioCinema, with India matches also being telecast on Sports18 – Khel.

As anticipation builds for this highly anticipated showdown, hockey enthusiasts eagerly await to witness the Indian team’s determination and resilience against their formidable Australian opponents.

Riya Pokhriyal

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