Vr Raghunath

Hockey World Cup Memories: VR Raghunath looks back at surprise 2006 call-up and lessons learnt from 2014 edition

VR Raghunath played the 2006 and 2014 World Cups for India as a fullback. He shares his experience of playing at the event in this exclusive interaction with Firstpost.

Commonwealth Games 2018: India to attack more, will not hold ball for too long, says hockey captain Manpreet Singh

Swift dribbles have been the Indian hockey team's calling card since time immemorial but new national coach Sjoerd Marijne wants his men to not hold onto the ball for too long in a bid to attack with more gusto, says skipper Manpreet Singh.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India to open campaign against Great Britain, look to improve on runners-up finish

Runners-up at the last edition, India would look to go one step further as they start their campaign in the 26th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup with a game against Great Britain.

PR Sreejesh interview: I was doing the 'lungi dance' long before Shah Rukh Khan discovered it

Firstpost caught up with PR Sreejesh, the captain of the Indian Hockey Team, who is currently busy with the Hockey India League.

Hockey India League 2017: Uttar Pradesh Wizards thump defending champions Punjab Warriors

A resilient Uttar Pradesh Wizards came up with an inspired show to beat defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors 6-2 in a Hockey India League match in Chandigarh on Monday.

Hockey India League 2017: Uttar Pradesh Wizards salvage late draw against Kalinga Lancers

A last minute goal by Gonzalo Peillat helped Uttar Pradesh Wizards hold Kalinga Lancers to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling match of the Hockey India League in Lucknow on Friday.

Hockey India League 2017: Delhi Waveriders thump Uttar Pradesh Wizards to register maiden win

Striker Mandeep Singh scored two beautiful field goals as Delhi Waveriders produced their best performance of the tournament so far to spank Uttar Pradesh Wizards 8-1 and register their first win in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Hockey India League 2017: Uttar Pradesh Wizards hold Ranchi Rays to goalless draw

Showcasing exemplary defensive skills, Uttar Pradesh Wizards and Ranchi Rays played out a goalless draw in the fifth edition of the India Hockey India League (HIL).

Indian hockey team go down fighting against Australia; two match-series ends 1-1

VR Raghunath's twin strike went in vain as Indian men's hockey team went down to Australia 3-4 in the second and final game to draw the two-match series 1-1 at Melbourne on Wednesday.

PR Sreejesh rested for four-nation hockey series in Australia; VR Raghunath to captain team

Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will miss India's four-nation hockey challenge in Australia later this month. In his absence, experienced drag-flicker VR Raghunath will return to the side to lead the Indian men's team