Indian Hockey

India's head coach Graham Reid has resigned from his position of India's head coach. But should he be the only one held responsible for the Hockey World Cup debacle? Not really, here's why

India vs South Africa 9-12th place Classification Highlights: India won 5-2 thanks to goals from Abhishek, Harmanpreet, Samsher, Akashdeep and Sukhjeet. It will finish in the top 10 in this World Cup

India vs Japan, Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: The Indian team, after being 0-0 at half time, scored four each in third and fourth quarter to beat Japan 8-0 in the 9-16th place classification

While the 1-0 lead gave India a head start, the lead didn't last long enough with Netherlands scoring an equaliser in the 29th minute. It was a PC converted by Felice Albers

India vs New Zealand Crossover, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: India will not finish on the podium once again and all the hype of a World Cup medal has come to an end as hosts lose 5-4 in shoot-out

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 India vs New Zealand Preview: The Indian hockey team will play in the crossover against New Zealand to try and get into the quarterfinal

India were far from being impressive in their 4-2 win over Wales in their final FIH Men's Hockey World Cup pool game and twin goal scorer Akashdeep Singh said the home team felt the absence of injured midfielder Hardik Singh. Hardik, who sustained a hamstring injury and missed the Wales match, is uncertain for the remainder of the tournament. India needed to beat Wales by a margin of eight goals against Wales on Thursday to top Pool D and qualify directly for the quarterfinals. But they failed to do so and will now face New Zealand in their crossover match on Sunday to make it to the last eight stage. "We could not score too many goals in the first two quarters, we scored only one. But we were able to score three more in the third and final quarters. I was able to contribute for the team, so I am very happy," said the 28-year-old Akashdeep, who has played for more than 200 senior international matches. "We could not make it to the quarterfinals directly but we hope to be there by .

India vs Wales, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: India needed to win by a clear margin of 8 goals to get directly in the quarterfinal. In the end, they won by just 2 goals and get into cross-overs

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 India vs Wales Preview: With the advantage of seeing England play Spain first, India could then score more than England to top the group and get to the quarterfinals

India hockey player Hardik Singh will undergo an MRI scan in Bhubaneswar after suffering a hamstring injury in a World Cup game against England on Sunday in Rourkela

In the small village that has given India some of its biggest hockey players, it all starts with sticks made from bamboo or kendu tree.

Indian hockey team's goalkeeping coach Dennis van de Pol strongly feels that young custodian Krishan Pathak has matured enough and is ready to replace the peerless PR Sreejesh when the time comes.

India vs England, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: None of the two highly competitive teams could score in the entire 70 minutes and as a result, it ended in an exciting, entertaining goalless draw

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 India vs England Preview: The Indian men's team would be looking to get two in two and make sure that they qualify as group toppers

India ended the first quarter with a 1-0 lead over the Spanish team with the hosts penetrating their opponent's box regularly

India vs Spain, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: The Indian team started its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win against Spain in their first Group D encounter. Amit Rohidas and Hardik Singh scored

India coach Graham Reid was in awe of the state-of-the-art stadium

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 India vs Spain Preview: Men in Blue would look to begin their quest for a second World Cup medal with a win in their opening game. Midfield play will be crucial

The Indian team has been placed in a tough group with Spain and England has got only one easy match against Wales. Here's how India could fare at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup

Here's a look at India's squad, its schedule till the group stage and beyond, depending on how it finishes in the groups and the options of live streaming and TV broadcast for the Indian audiences