India vs Wales Live, Hockey World Cup 2023: Hosts eye a second group stage win in Bhubaneswar

Hardik Singh, India’s rockstar, is ok; Harmanpreet’s type stays a fear as must-win sport towards Wales lies forward

Indian Hockey crew captain Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh share a lightweight second throughout their coaching session on the eve of the match towards England at FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, in Rourkela, Odisha. (PTI)

As if to point out he’s not in ache, Hardik Singh bounces a soccer on the turf a few instances and – conscious that the cameras are following him – launches a flat cross-field go that will’ve made any footballer value his salt proud. And to essentially drive residence his level, he seems throughout, smiles and leaves with out saying rather a lot. Like a lot of the final week, he let his expertise do the speaking.

Against England on Friday, India’s greatest outfield participant to this point within the World Cup had left the sphere wincing in ache and clutching at his proper hamstring. At that second, it felt like his match was achieved. India coach Graham Reid, too, thought for a second he’d misplaced a participant who, together with his prancing runs mixed with wristy stick-work that’s a throwback to the yesteryears, has sparked the assaults. [Read more]