Goalkeeper krishan bahadur pathak

Hockey Asia Cup Rajgir: India captain Harmanpreet Singh described his side’s 4-1 triumph over Malaysia in the Men’s Asia Cup Super 4s as the “best gift” he could have received on the occasion of his 250th international appearance.

India, playing at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, had to rally from behind after Shafiq Hassan (2’) put Malaysia ahead in the opening minutes. The hosts regrouped swiftly, equalising through veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh (17’) before Sukhjeet Singh (19’) and Shilanand Lakra (24’) turned the game around with quickfire goals.

Vivek Sagar Prasad (38’) added a fourth after the break to put the result beyond doubt, ensuring India’s second win of the Super 4s stage.