‘Show composure’: Coach’s message to India ahead of must-not-lose Pakistan clash

 Following India’s defeat in the Hockey World Cup, coach Craig Fulton emphasised the necessity for stricter defensive discipline. He urged players to maintain composure and enhance their defensive strategies ahead of the critical match against Pakistan. Midfielder Manpreet Singh echoed his sentiments, pinpointing defensive errors as pivotal to their loss. A point against Pakistan is essential for India’s progression to the next round. Following India’s defeat in the Hockey World Cup, coach Craig Fulton emphasised the necessity for stricter defensive discipline. He urged players to maintain composure and enhance their defensive strategies ahead of the critical match against Pakistan. Midfielder Manpreet Singh echoed his sentiments, pinpointing defensive errors as pivotal to their loss. A point against Pakistan is essential for India’s progression to the next round.