Are you ready for the biggest hockey match? Yes, the hockey teams of India and Pakistan are going to face each other once again! There will be fierce competition between the two countries in the Asian Champions Trophy. Let’s know every little thing related to this exciting match!
Team India’s new avatar
First of all, let’s see how the Indian hockey team looks this time. There are some new faces in the team and some old stars too. The captaincy is again in the hands of Harmanpreet Singh. Vivek Sagar Prasad has become the vice captain with him this time.
PR Sreejesh has said goodbye to the game.
The biggest change in the team has happened at the goal post. Old goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has said goodbye to the game. Now Krishna Bahadur Pathak will be the main goalkeeper in his place. Suraj Karkera is also in the team with him. Some big players have been rested this time. Veterans like Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Shamsher Singh, and Gurjant Singh will not play in this tournament. This will give new players a chance to show their flair! Tournament Time Table
Now let’s talk about when and where this tournament will be held. The Asian Champions Trophy will run from 8 to 17 September. This tournament will be played in Hulunbuir, China. Apart from India, teams from Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, and host China will also participate in it. The Indian team’s first match will be against China on September 8. Then on September 9, they will play against Japan. After a day’s rest, they will face Malaysia on 11 September and Korea on 12 September. But the biggest match is on 14 September. On that day, India and Pakistan will face each other. Fans are eager to see this match!
India-Pakistan match: Why is it so special?
Now you must be wondering why the India-Pakistan match is so special. So let us tell you! There is a tough competition between the two countries in every sport. In hockey, the history of both is very old and great.
Both India and Pakistan have won gold medals in the Olympics and World Cup many times. Fans of both countries want to see their team win. Therefore, whenever these two teams play, there is excitement both inside and outside the field.
This time the match is even more special. Why? Because the Indian team has recently won the bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics. At the same time, the Pakistan team also wants to regain its old glory. In such a situation, this match will be an opportunity for both teams to show their strength.
New team, New Dreams
This time there are many new faces in the Indian team. This has brought new enthusiasm to the team. Young players will get a chance to play big matches. Also, experienced players will show them the right path. Captain Harmanpreet Singh has said, “Our team has a good mix of new and old players. This has strengthened the team. We are all set to win the Asian Champions Trophy.”
Fans will get double fun in the Asian Champions Trophy. On the one hand, they will see the exciting match between India and Pakistan. On the other hand, they will also get a glimpse of the future of Indian hockey. Seeing the new players, fans will know what Team India will be like in the times to come.
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