Abbas, Butt not included in list of probables for Azlan Shah

Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 12:40

Former Pakistan captain and penalty corner specialist, Sohail Abbas and experienced forward, Rehan Butt failed to find a place in the list of probables announced by the national hockey federation for the Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Malaysia.

There won`t be any security issue for our players: PHF secy

Last Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013, 19:52

The Pakistan Hockey Federation is confident that their players won`t face any security issues during the cash-rich Hockey India League that started in New Delhi today.

India shot itself in foot by dropping WSH players: Rehan Butt

Last Updated: Friday, September 28, 2012, 19:28

Former Pakistan hockey captain Rehan Butt today said India could have avoided finishing last at the London Olympics had they included seniors such as Arjun Halappa and Bharat Chikara, who took part in the rival World Series Hockey and were ignored by Hockey India for the Games.

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.

PHF fines rebel players for WSH participation

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 12:09

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has imposed a hefty fine of Rs 10 lakh each on senior hockey players Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abbasi for playing in the unsanctioned World Series Hockey in India.

Exposure to WSH can make Indian team stronger: Shahbaz Ahmed

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 09:45

The multi-million dollar World Series Hockey (WSH) tournament could provide a much-needed boost to the sport in the country and make the national side a force to reckon with in the future, feels Pakistan hockey legend Shahbaz Ahmed.

Pakistani hockey stars leave for India to play in WSH

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 12:33

Defying Pakistan Hockey Federation`s directive, top players of the country has left for India on Wednesday to play in the unsanctioned World Hockey Series.

Rule changes affect India, Pakistan: Rehan Butt

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 10:15

Constant changes in the rules of field hockey have affected the performance of former giants of the game - India and Pakistan - while benefiting the Europeans the most, according to ace Pakistan forward Rehan Butt.