world-hockey-talk Archives

When Sam Ward Choose Same Venue & Same Opponent to Score 2 Pro League Hat-Tricks

Sam Ward is a highly impactful player for Great Britain as well as England. An immensely talented forward player, who

Statistical Deep Dive: Indian Men’s Hockey Team Playing ‘Century’ of Matches Against Opponents

The Indian men’s hockey team have been part of international competitions for many decades now since the 1920s (1926 to

How Midfield Mainstay Felix Denayer Thrived Wearing the National Colours

A midfield mainstay of the Belgium men’s hockey team, Felix Denayer epitomises ‘poise and calmness’ on the hockey turf –

Malaysian Hockey’s Great Servant Faizal Saari Embraces 300th International Milestone

Faizal Saari has been a great servant of Malaysian hockey. Ever since making his senior international debut at a 18-year-old

Rewind: When South Korea’s Jang Jong-Hyun Spoiled Pakistan’s Party at 2021 Asian Champions Trophy

Asian hockey ‘really comes alive’ when any Asia-focused international tournament takes place. Rewind to December 2021 Asian Champions Trophy tournament

Statistical Talk: Men’s FIH Pro League

The 6th edition of the FIH Pro League would get underway in December 2024. The inaugural FIH Pro League was

Much-Needed Tahir Zaman Coach Boost for Pakistan Hockey!

It was probably just what the doctor ordered for Pakistan hockey that have been plagued by paucity of funds and

Meet the Current Lot of Prolific Drag-Flicking Goal-Scorers in Men’s Hockey

Drag-flickers play a crucial role in scoring goals for teams across the globe. Their importance in the side can never

Is this the End of the ‘Playing’ Road for Indian Forward Akashdeep Singh?

Getting ‘picked’ and ‘dropped’ from the national team is part and parcel of any player’s journey. It’s never a ‘pleasant

Malaysian Hockey Poised for a ‘New Beginning’ Under Coach Sarjit Singh

Malaysian hockey have been striving to pick up the pieces after their abortive attempt at making it to the 2024