Hockey

After India suffered a 1-2 loss against New Zealand in their second match of the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, team's new chief coach Van Ass said the team needs to reduce silly errors.

Van Ass is hopeful of a "good start" as the team leaves for the six-nation 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia from April 5 to 12.

India defeated South Korea in the semi-finals of the Asian Games. They also overcame the Koreans in the World Cup.

Kazakhstan beat Singapore 4-0 to open their account in the Hockey World League Round 2 (Women) at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

Their semi-final berth already secured, Warriors signed off their league engagements on a resounding note, beating bottom-placed Dabang Mumbai 3-2.

Mumbai will take on UP in their HIL first leg clash at the Mahindra Stadium on Wednesday.

Captain Ashley Jackson struck the winner to help Ranchi Rays beat UP Wizards by a solitary goal in a Hockey India League match.

Punjab will look to maintain their winning momentum when they take on defending champions Delhi Waveriders in the Hero Hockey India League encounter on Saturday.

Delhi rode roughshod over a struggling Mumbai and notched up a convincing 3-1 win in their Hockey India League encounter at the Mahindra Stadium.

Sardar Singh was Saturday handed a one-match suspension for "inappropriate physical contact with the opponent player" during a HIL match.

Post their draw against Delhi Waveriders and a defeat to Jaypee Punjab, the V R Raghunath-led UP Wizards will be expected to run the extra mile.