India end FIH Pro League campaign with a 4-3 thrilling win over Belgium
The Indian team ended their FIH Pro League campaign on a high by securing a thrilling 4-3 win over Belgium in Antwerp on Sunday, June 22. A last-minute penalty stroke from captain Harmanpreet Singh sealed the win after a brace from Sukhjeet Singh and a goal from Amit Rohidas set up a grand stand finish on Sunday. For Belgium, Arthur de Sloover (8'), Thibeau Stockbroekx (34') and Hugo Labouchere (41') scored but it wasn't enough as India got the win and ended the Pro League campaign in eighth spot. India came into the European leg in third, but a series close defeats meant that they tumbled down the points table and were hoping to secure a face-saving win in Antwerp. advertisementBelgium were off the blocks quickly in the contest, applying pressure on the Indian defence. Their tactics worked as De Sloover got them the early goal with a stunning effort to rattle the Indian side. India's first chance came in the 20th minute when Harmanpreet sent a powerful shot from a PC, but his effort was blocked. However, Krishan Pathak pulled off a fine save to prevent Belgium from making it 2-0 from a counter-attack.
A minute after this, India got the equaliser through a PC as a variation saw Sukhjeet deflect the ball into the net. After the half-time break, it was Belgium who retook the lead through Stockbroekx but Sukhjeet levelled the scores in quick time. Rohidas then gave India the lead in the game for the first time as he converted a PC in the 36th minute. There was lot more of drama to come in the game as Labouchere scored to make the scores 3-3 with 19 minutes to play. advertisementIndia thought they took the lead again through Shamsher Singh, but an important referral from Belgium ensured that it was overruled. In the dying moments of the game, India used their referral to get a penalty stroke. Despite the protests from Belgium, Harmanpreet shut out the noise and got the winner. India will now turn their attention to the Asia Cup and secure their qualification for the World Cup next year. Must Watch
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
34 minutes ago
- Business Standard
ENG vs IND live streaming: How to watch 1st Test Day 4 action for free?
As the 1st Test between India and England at Headingley heads into Day 4, the match remains finely balanced after three days of gripping action. Both teams have had their moments of control but neither has managed to seize complete dominance, setting up a potentially decisive "moving day." India began the Test strongly, piling up 471 runs in the first innings, thanks to brilliant centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant. However, from a commanding position at 430/3, India suffered a sudden collapse, losing their last seven wickets for just 41 runs, allowing England a route back into the contest. While Jasprit Bumrah stood out with a superb five-wicket haul, becoming the first Asian bowler to reach 150 Test wickets in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) nations, India's fielding let them down. Several dropped catches, including three by Jaiswal, gave England valuable reprieves. Harry Brook narrowly missed a century, falling on 99, while Ollie Pope added a crucial hundred. England ended their innings on 465, just six runs behind. Check ENG vs IND 1st Test Day 4 LIVE SCORE UPDATES and full scorecard here How to watch England vs India 1st Test Day 4 online: Live streaming and telecast information What is the venue for the ENG vs IND 1st Test match? The match will take place at Headingley Stadium in England. When will the ENG vs IND 1st Test Day 4 begin? The ENG vs IND 1st Test Day 4 will begin at 3:30 p.m. IST. Where to watch the live telecast in India? The match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network. Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 3 and Sony Ten 5 will be providing the telecast for the match. You can live stream the match live on JioHotstar via the app and website.
New Indian Express
38 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
Tried not to think about discussions surrounding my place in side: Ollie Pope
LEEDS: His away series against India last year had started with a bang and ended in a whimper but Ollie Pope has consciously tried to not let discussions about his slot in the playing eleven affect him too much while constructing a stylish century during England's solid first innings reply on the second day of opening Test. Vice-captain Pope, whose place in the team has been under scanner since his technique got exposed by Jasprit Bumrah and Indian spinners in the 2024 away series, scored a fine 106 in England's first innings score of 465. For the record, Pope had started with 196 in Hyderabad and then in remaining four Tests, totalled 40 runs. "I've tried not to let it affect me too much," Pope said at post day press conference on Sunday. "I've just been trying to make sure my game's in as good a place as possible and when I get in, try to make sure I make the most of it. I've tried to let the outside noise do its thing and make sure my game keeps improving, and that I get my headspace in as good a place as possible too.
Time of India
43 minutes ago
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'As valuable as a Kohinoor...' - Former India cricketer explains Jasprit Bumrah's importance to India
India's Jasprit Bumrah prepares to bowl on day two of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, England, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has showered praise on Dinesh Karthik and called him as precious as "Kohinioor" after his five-wicket haul in the first Test against England at the Headingley. "He is as valuable as a Kohinoor diamond," Karthik said on Sky Sport. The former wicketkeeper-batter further explained Bumrah's importance to India. "And I hope people realise how important he is to the Indian bowling attack across formats. Because you give him any ball, in fact, I just made an Instagram reel on how, across phases, old ball, new ball, white ball, any ball you give, pink ball, green ball, I don't know what ball you can give him, he will make it work. "He's got immense skill set, but more importantly, he's got a brain that ticks, that knows what a batsman is trying to do, how am I going to pick up his wicket. "And he's got that wired quite nicely, he's got it all for any bowler in the history of the game who has picked up 200 wickets, he's number one with the average, which tells you that he is something very special." In one of his reel, Karthik has suggested that there should be a special contract given to Bumrah. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adidas Three Shorts With 60% Discount, Limited Stock Available Original Adidas Shop Now Undo Jasprit Bumrah press conference: Lashes out at critics, dropped catches and no balls "There should be a special contract given to him, not ABCD, something more than that I feel, literally. He's a national treasure," opined Karthik. "Another fifer away from home. And he's chopkin cheese above most bowlers in the world. Whenever India needs a wicket, before lunch, before tea, before end of day's play, new ball, old ball, he finds a way to get it done. "That stuttering action, the way he releases so far ahead of others, the hyper extension, all that he has. But he has a mind more than anything that just ticks. Knows how to pick up wickets. "The first time I saw him at Mumbai Indians , young, thin, just so shy. And today, he's a world champion. A lovely guy. India needs to take care of him in Cottonwood. "He needs to be there in all the big matches, across formats, because when he is there, the Indian team bowling attack looks different. What a player. What a champion." Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
