Malaysia Hockey Team News

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey team will go up against hosts Malaysia in the opening match of the 8th Sultan of Johor Cup 2018 on Saturday. The team is led by Mandeep Mor while Shilanand Lakra has been handed the vice captaincy as they look to start the prestigious tournament on a winning note.

Indian women’s hockey team has once again proved their mettle by thrashing Malaysia 2-0 in their last pool match in the Women's Asia Cup held at Kakamigahara Kawasaki Stadium on Tuesday. With this win, India is on the top of points table with nine points and has secured a place in the quarterfinals.

India fell to a surprise 3-2 defeat against Asian rivals Malaysia in the quarter-finals of the Hockey World League semifinals on Thursday. Malaysia took a 2-0 advantage, but a brilliant brace from Ramandeep Singh leveled it up for India ahead of half-time before Rahim scored the winner.