Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018: Defensive woes, midfield worries continue to haunt India as Ireland douse medal hopes

With Ireland understanding that India were not attacking with precision, they moved up, closing the gaps and India were on the defence. Whatever attacks happened, they didn’t have the sharpness.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018: Ireland stun India to end Sardar Singh and Co's medal hopes

India's hopes of a podium finish were dashed as they squandered lead on two occasions and went down 2-3 to Ireland in the Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament

Highlights, Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018, India vs Ireland: Sardar Singh and Co slump to 2-3 defeat

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Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018: Improved midfield, forward line fashion Sardar Singh-led India's 5-1 rout of hosts Malaysia

In the last ten matches against Malaysia, India has won eight.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018: India thrash hosts Malaysia to pick their maiden win of tournament

With this convincing victory, India has managed to keep alive their final hopes, but it will depend on favourable results from the last round robin fixtures scheduled for Friday.

Highlights, Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018, India vs Malaysia: Sardar Singh and Co pick up impressive 5-1 win over hosts

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Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018: Cards hamper India's game as Australia maintain winning run in tournament

It’s been a long time since India had so many cards within three matches in a tournament. Worse, they always seem to be playing with ten instead of a solid eleven lined up.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018: India miss out on final berth after 2-4 loss to table toppers Australia

India, who have rested many senior players for the tournament, had lost their opener to Argentina 2-3 before drawing 1-1 with England.

Highlights, Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018, India vs Australia: Kookaburras remain unbeaten with 4-2 win

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Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018: Draw a fair result for India, England after underwhelming display with flashes of brilliance

Both India and England came into their second match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018 having lost their opening matches; India suffering a 2-3 loss to Argentina, with England getting whacked 1-4 by Australia.