Azlan Shah Cup hockey: India face in-form Australia today

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Winless so far, India face an uphill task as they take on in-form world champions Australia in a crucial match of the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, here today. After one loss and a draw, India are currently placed fourth in the six-team event with one point. Australia, on the other hand, are on top of the table with two wins from as many games.

India cannot afford another loss if they wish to stay afloat against Australia, who have fielded a strong squad and are in red-hot form. The Indians have come here with an inexperienced team under skipper Sardar Singh. While India lost 2-3 and drew 1-1 against Olympic champs Argentina and England in their first two games respectively, Australia defeated England 4-1 before getting the better of hosts Malaysia 3-1.

India eves beat S Korea
Meanwhile, the Indian women's team beat South Korea 1-0 in Game 1 of a five-match series at the Jinchun National Athletic Center in South Korea yesterday. Lalremsiami scored the winner for India in the fifth minute.

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