Baskaran hopeful of India’s prospects in the World Cup
Olympic gold medalist V. Baskaran expressed optimism regarding India's performance in the upcoming Hockey World Cup. He praised the team's balance and preparation, noting that the debutants have gained significant international exposure.
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India’s Olympic gold medal-winning captain V. Baskaran believes the current team is well prepared for the Hockey World Cup to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15.
Speaking on the sidelines of the renaming and relaunch of the Hockey Tiruvallur as Tamil Hockey League, which will feature 12 teams this year, the 75-year-old backed the side coached by Craig Fulton.
“I feel India is the best-prepared team. I think it is a balanced side. We have two players appearing in their fourth World Cup, six or seven in their third, a couple in their second, and six or seven making their debut. Even those debutants have played 20 to 25 international games, especially in Europe, and have enough exposure. I don’t see any weak link,” Baskaran said.
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