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India recovered from an early setback to defeat Malaysia 4-1 in their second Asia Cup Super4s match. After conceding in the second minute, India's Manpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, and Vivek Sagar Prasad scored to secure the victory. Coach Craig Fulton praised the team's comeback and balanced performance. They take on China next on Saturday.

Pakistan is likely to withdraw from the 2025 FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held in Chennai and Madurai, India, from November 28 to December 10.

With a busy schedule ahead, the Indian men's hockey team is building a strong 'A' team to widen their player pool. A recent European tour provided valuable experience for the 'A' team, especially the goalkeepers, against top international teams.

Krishan Bahadur Pathak, the Indian men's hockey goalkeeper, celebrated his 150th international cap during the Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025 match against Japan. Overcoming immense personal adversity, including being orphaned at a young age, Pathak has become a mainstay in the Indian team since his debut in 2018.

India is set to host the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. The host nation finds itself in Pool B, facing Pakistan, Chile, and Switzerland. This edition marks a historic moment as the tournament expands to include 24 teams for the first time.