'No Easy Opponents': Harmanpreet Singh Urges India To Stay Calm, Disciplined Ahead Of Hockey World Cup Battles Against Pakistan, England & Wales
New Delhi: India captain Harmanpreet Singh has urged his team to treat every match in Pool D with equal importance at the FIH Hockey World Cup, with Wales, England and Pakistan standing between the hosts and their ambitions of making a deep run in the tournament. India have already faced some of the teams in their pool in recent international competitions, giving the side valuable experience of…
India captain Harmanpreet Singh has advised his team to approach every match in Pool D of the FIH Hockey World Cup with the same level of seriousness. The hosts will be facing tough opponents such as Wales, England, and Pakistan, all of whom can pose significant challenges. India has played some of these teams in recent international competitions, allowing them to gain valuable insights into their opponents' tactics.
Harmanpreet revealed that the coaching staff and players have been reviewing video footage and discussing critical points to prepare for the tournament. He emphasized that previous encounters with these teams would not make the upcoming matches any easier. With the added pressure of the World Cup, Harmanpreet stressed that each opponent should be treated with respect, rather than being underestimated.
The captain highlighted the need to maintain focus and discipline, avoiding overthinking or getting overly excited by the crowd's enthusiasm.
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