India Men’s Hockey Endures Fifth Consecutive FIH Pro League Loss

India's men's hockey team is enduring a challenging streak in the FIH Pro League 2024-25 European leg, suffering four consecutive losses that have dropped them to fifth place in the standings. Their recent 3-2 defeat to Australia in Antwerp was marked by a late penalty corner goal from Tom Craig, which secured Australia's win despite India holding a 2-0 lead midway through the third quarter. In earlier matches, India lost 1-2 to Argentina, with Tomas Domene scoring twice from penalty corners, while India's late penalty goal was controversially disallowed and a retake was saved, highlighting the narrow margins in their defeats. Goalkeeper Suraj Karkera and drag-flicker Jugraj Singh have been key players for India, although the team has struggled to maintain offensive momentum in the latter stages of games. Injuries, such as to regular captain Harmanpreet Singh, and strong opposition pressure have contributed to India's difficulties. The team now looks ahead to their next matches against Australia, aiming to break the losing streak and improve their position in the league.