Indian forwards Mandeep Singh, Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra have highlighted the importance of consistency, teamwork, chemistry and mental preparation ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, where India will begin its campaign against Wales on August 15
India secured a 3-2 win over Japan in the Hockey Asia Cup, advancing to the Super 4s. Harmanpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh were key scorers as Japan's Kawabe netted twice
"It was great to see how we all found our coordination quickly and gelled very well as a team when we played each of our matches this year," said Mandeep who scored a goal in India's 3-0 win over Argentina
Goals from Harmanpreet Singh (11th minute), Lalit Upadhyay (25th) and Mandeep Singh (58th) on Sunday gave the visitors a deserved triumph over Los Leones.
Chasing 150 on Monday night, Gayle, who was overlooked and was also ill in the first phase of the IPL, showed why he is called the 'Universe Boss' during his innings of 51 off 29 balls
