Matches Against Pakistan Are Not As Tough as They Used To Be: PR Sreejesh

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Matches Against Pakistan Are Not As Tough as They Used To Be: PR Sreejesh

Pakistan are not as tough as they used to be. In the past, India vs Pakistan games were tight, often ending 1-0 or 2-1. former Indian Hockey captain PR Sreejesh said.

Not the same as before: PR Sreejesh on India-Pakistan rivalry in Hockey - The Tribune

Former India hockey captain and legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh said the national side has significantly improved its fitness, game awareness and decision-making, helping it overcome the late-game struggles that once affected matches against Pakistan.

How India Overcame Late-Game Vulnerability Against Pakistan

Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh states that the Indian hockey team has overcome its past late-game vulnerabilities against Pakistan, attributing this to significant improvements in fitness, game awareness, and decision-making. He notes that matches against Pakistan are no longer as challenging as they once were, though he stresses the need for defensive discipline against stronger European teams in the upcoming World Cup.

"Matches Against Pakistan Are Not As Tough As They Used To Be": PR Sreejesh

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Sreejesh said India must find the right balance between defending well and playing their attacking game Published: August 18, 2026, 7:07 PM IST Share Share Article https://www.india.com/sports/matches-against-pakistan-are-not-as-tough-as-they-used-to-be-says-pr-sreejesh-ahead-of-indo-pak-contest-at-fih-hockey-world-cup-2026-8504509/ Copy India’s goalkeeper Parattu Reveendran Sreejesh during his farewell ceremony hosted by Hockey India in New…