Pakistan’s Hockey Players Told to be Quiet Ahead of India Clash
Match starts 4pm IST.
Pakistani players and officials have been told to keep their emotions in check when they face- off with arch-rivals India in the Asian Champions Trophy match at Kuantan in Malaysia on Sunday.
The official said that after the Champions Trophy semi-final fiasco in December 2014, the PHF didn't want more tensions with the Indian hockey board.
Pakistan are without their captain and senior most player Mohammad Imran, who missed out on the tournament because of a glitch wherein he sent his passport to the UK consulate for a visa and didn't get it back on time to travel to Malaysia.
The PHF has promised an inquiry against him.
"Imran will be missed as he has been a key factor in recent matches against India," former Olympian Islahuddin Siddiqui said.
Sunday’s fixture is the 166th international match between the two countries.
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