Overview

• Captain Rohit scored twice and Ravneet Singh added one as India edged the opener in Johor Bahru.
• Coach PR Sreejesh has targeted a fast, fearless, intelligent style built on creativity, discipline and aggression.
• India next face New Zealand on October 12, followed by Pakistan on October 14, Australia on October 15 and hosts Malaysia on October 17.
• The top two teams from the round robin reach the October 18 final at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium.
• India enter with three past titles to Great Britain’s four, after preparations that included a 10-day drag-flick camp led by Rupinder Pal Singh.