Indian team head coach Graham Reid believes that the Hockey Pro League would give them top-level competition in the build-up to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. India is set to resume its maiden Pro League campaign when they take on Argentina on April 10 and 11 next in a revised schedule.

Australia’s men have moved up to third place in the FIH Hockey Pro League thanks to a thrilling 4-3 victory over hosts India at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The two teams will meet again in same venue on February 22 with Australia needing a win to climb above the Netherlands.

Following back-to-back victories against World No.3 the Netherlands at the opening weekend of the FIH Hockey Pro League, Reid emphasizes on keeping the process simple. The Indians overcame a two goal differential to beat the Dutch and will play Belgium and Australia next at home in February.