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India vs Pakistan: 'India Not Playing Structural Hockey' - Pakistan Head Coach Ahead Of Asian Champions Trophy Clash

Ahead of Asian Champions Trophy 2023 group clash against India, Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain has pointed out that hosts India are not playing structural hockey. He highlighted that the side is "relying mainly on counter-attacking". India, who have already qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing continental event, are set to face Pakistan at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. On the other hand, Pakistan are yet to book their berth for the knockout stage. They are currently placed at the fourth spot in the six-team table.

Monfils stuns Tsitsipas, joins Medvedev and Raonic in third round

TORONTO : Gael Monfils rolled back the years to upset Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-3 on Wednesday at the Canadian Open while Daniil Medvedev got his first U.S. Open tune-up event off to a solid start and home favourite Milos Raonic eased into the third round.

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia Beat South Korea 1-0, Set-Up Semi-final Against Same Opponent

Malaysia came up with a spirited performance to edge past defending champions South Korea 1-0 during their round-robin match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy Hockey in Chennai on Wednesday. Abu Kamal Azrai scored the winner in a contest that was academic in nature with both countries having already sealed semi-final berth. The first quarter was a slow start from both sides, while Malaysia won the tie's opening penalty corner, which was saved by the Korean goalkeeper.

Spanish Star Andres Iniesta 'Opens New Page' With Emirates FC

Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta on Wednesday became the latest marquee name to commit his career finale to the Gulf by signing for Emirates FC despite having already turned 39. Iniesta announced in May that he was leaving Vissel Kobe in Japan earlier than expected after spending large parts of the J-League season on the bench. "This is another very important step in my career after the long years spent in Barcelona and then in Japan," World Cup and European Championship winner Iniesta said at an official ceremony in Ras Al Khaimah.