Hockey World League Final 2017

Hockey World League Final 2017: India out of title race after loss against Olympic champions Argentina in semis

The heavy pitch following relentless downpour ensured that the India wouldn't rely on their strength — fast counter attacks — to unsettle the Argentines.

Hockey World League Final 2017: Argentina edge out England, Germany pip Netherlands to complete semi-final line-up

While India and Argentina will lock horns in the first semi-final on Friday, Germany will play world champions Australia in the second last-four game on Saturday.

Hockey World League Final 2017: Defending champions Australia thrash Spain to sail into semis

After a slow start to the tournament, Australia hit their prime form when it mattered and converted three penalty corners in a span of three minutes to throw Spain out of the contest

Hockey World League Final 2017: India were burdened by coach Sjoerd Marijne's new system in Germany loss

In the match against Germany, India seemed burdened by a new strategy that they are trying to imbibe and ended up losing 2-0.

Hockey World League Final 2017: India coach Sjoerd Marijne blames team's inconsistency for England defeat

After a near-perfect display against the world champions Australia on Friday, India dished out a below-par effort against England to suffer their first defeat

Hockey World League Final 2017: Self-destructing India played like they were suffering jet lag in England defeat

It may have only been their second match at the Hockey World League Final, but India suffered a collapse of mammoth proportions against England.

Hockey World League Final 2017: Sloppy India concede late to lose against England in their second match

Sloppy defending cost India dearly as Sam Ward scored a brace for England to hand the home team a heart-breaking 2-3 defeat in a hard-fought Pool B match.

Hockey World League Final 2017: Spain stun European champions Netherlands; Belgium defeat Argentina

It was Argentina all the way in the last three minutes of the game but Belgium defended stoutly to held on to their lead.

Hockey World League Final 2017: India’s draw against Australia an anti-climax after dazzling performance

For all the beautiful play, deft flicks, give-aways, dazzling shimmies and subtle footwork, a 1-1 draw seems like an anti-climax for India.

Hockey World League Final 2017: Germany start campaign with comfortable victory over England

After a slow opening 15 minutes, world No 5 Germany got their act together and scored both their goals in the second quarter to register full points from the match in front of a capacity crowd at the Kalinga Stadium.