Thursday, November 28
India secured a thrilling 5-3 victory against Germany in the second hockey Test at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, bringing the series to a 1-1 draw. In a subsequent shootout to determine the series winner, Germany emerged victorious 3-1. Key performances included Sukhjeet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh's goals that facilitated India's impressive comeback.
India captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck by New Zealand's Tim Southee on the first day of the second Test in Pune. Washington Sundar impressed with figures of 7-59 as India bowled out New Zealand for 259. At stumps, India was 16 for 1, trailing by 243 runs.
Washington Sundar's career-best 7/59 helped India bowl out New Zealand for 259 in the second Test in Pune. India, however, faced an early setback as skipper Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck by Tim Southee. By stumps, India was at 16/1, with Sundar and Ashwin dominating the day's play.
Washington Sundar shone bright with seven wickets, as his return helped India dismiss New Zealand for 259 on day one of the second Test. Supported by Ravichandran Ashwin’s three wickets, Sundar’s performance highlights India's bowling attack. India ended the day at 16/1, trailing by 243 runs.
Former Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal has retired, ending a 16-year illustrious career. Notable for her humble beginnings, she led the team to their best Olympic finish in 2021 and earned prestigious awards including the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri in 2020.
Sunil Gavaskar has praised Washington Sundar's addition to India's lineup for the second Test against New Zealand, calling it an 'inspired selection.' Despite initial criticism, Sundar silenced his skeptics by taking his first five-wicket haul in Tests, helping India dismiss New Zealand for 259. His performance highlights the debate around his selection over Kuldeep Yadav.
Indian spinner Washington Sundar made a stellar comeback, achieving his career-best figures of 7/59 against New Zealand in the second Test in Pune. Sundar's performance, alongside Ravichandran Ashwin's pivotal start, enabled India to bowl out New Zealand for 259, despite their promising start.
Indian spinner Washington Sundar made a stellar comeback, achieving his career-best figures of 7/59 against New Zealand in the second Test in Pune. Sundar's performance, alongside Ravichandran Ashwin's pivotal start, enabled India to bowl out New Zealand for 259, despite their promising start.
