Former hockey players criticise poor show in Azlan Shah

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 22:28

The disappointing performance of Pakistan in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh has come under sharp criticism from former players and administrators who wondered what fate awaits the team in the London Olympic Games.

New Zealand win Azlan Shah Cup on first appearance

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 21:45

New Zealand on Sunday clinched the title of 21st Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in their maiden final appearance, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the summit clash here.

We did enough to deserve a podium finish, says Michael Nobbs

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 19:48

India might have failed to win the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament for a record sixth time, but coach Micheal Nobbs is delighted with the bronze medal showing and said his wards did enough to finish on the podium.

Sardar, Sunil in Sultan Azlan Shah`s XI

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 18:46

India`s star mid-fielder Sardar Singh and striker S V Sunil has featured in Sultan Azlan Shah`s XI, the best 11 players of this year`s Azlan Shah Cup.

FIH considering 5-a-side format to promote hockey among youth

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 17:55

A five-a-side format to promote hockey among young players is under the International Hockey Federation`s consideration, FIH president Leandro Negre said here on Sunday

India to play Great Britain for bronze in Azlan Shah Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 09:13

India`s slender hopes of a berth in the final were dashed with results of the last league matches not going their way but the team can still return home with a medal when they take on Great Britain in the bronze medal play-off in the Azlan Shah Cup, on Sunday.

Indian striker Sunil reprimanded for middle-finger gesture

Last Updated: Saturday, June 2, 2012, 09:34

Indian striker SV Sunil was on Saturday reprimanded but escaped a ban for showing his middle finger to spectators after scoring the match-winner against Pakistan.

India striker Sunil faces disciplinary action

Last Updated: Friday, June 1, 2012, 13:55

India striker SV Sunil will face a disciplinary action for raising his middle finger at the spectators after scoring the winning goal against Pakistan in the Azlan Shah Cup match.

We deserve to win over Pakistan: Nobbs

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 19:31

India hockey coach Michael Nobbs was today delighted with his side`s performance in the 2-1 victory over Pakistan, saying that his boys played better than their arch-rivals in the match to keep themselves in the race for a bronze medal in the Azlan Shah Cup tournament.

India beat Pakistan 2-1 in Sultan Azlan Shah hockey

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 18:13

India beat Pakistan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey tournament 2-1.

Great Britain back to winning form; Malaysia stun Pakistan

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 19:58

Great Britain got back to winning ways as they defeated New Zealand 2-1 in an Azlan Shah Cup match on Wednesday.

India crash out of Azlan Shah hockey title race

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 16:40

Five-time champions India`s title hopes came a cropper after they suffered a 2-3 defeat against Argentina in a crucial match of the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Wednesday.