Gill hails Indian team for Azlan Shah victory over Oz

Sports Minister M S Gill showered praise on India hockey players for their stunning 4-3 victory over world champions Australia in the ongoing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia and said the win will instill confidence in the boys to perform well in future tournaments.

“I’m delighted that our boys have beaten world champion Australia. I congratulate the boys and I am confident that they will do well in the future matches as well,” Gill said in his congratulatory message.

Defending champion India dazzled with a near-perfect performance to stun higher-placed Australia for the first time in seven years in a pulsating round-robin match of the championship in Ipoh, Malaysia yesterday.

Tushar Khandker (19th and 32nd minute), captain Rajpal Singh (21st) and Shivendra Singh (61st) scored for India while Trent Milton (38th), Christopher Ciriello (40th) and Mark Paterson (70th) were the Australian marksmen.