Saturday, May 9, 2009

Pakistan Facing China in Asia Cup 2009 Hockey Opener

Asia Cup 2009 campaign of Pakistan starts off today (Saturday) with Pakistan facing China in the tournament opener in Malaysia. After poor performance in last month’s Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Malaysia, Pakistan is now gearing up to bounce back strongly in the Asia Cup 2009 tournament.


Pakistani cricket fans can expect something impressive from their men’s hockey team in Asia Cup hockey tournament as a number of senior players, who were missing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, have joined Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad. Players like Salman Akbar, Sohail Abbas, Waseem Ahmed and Rehan Butt participated in the Dutch league where they gained much more experience. Now, it is yet to see if these players can help Pakistan win the Asia Cup 2009 tournament.


Pakistan has been drawn in the Pool B, alongside defending champion India, China and Bangladesh. China is a strong side and it would not be easy for Pakistan to stave off the challenge of Chinese team.


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