Indian Women Hold Firm as Goalless Draw With England Secures Spot in Next Round
· Sports · Indian Express, Sportstar, India Today
The Indian women's hockey team finished their Pool D campaign unbeaten after a crucial 0-0 draw against England at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026. Goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam made a tournament-defining save in the final minute, denying England striker Tessa Howard with her outstretched left hand. India advanced to the next round with momentum following earlier results, including a 6-1 win over South Africa and a draw with China. The Sjoerd Marijne-coached side demonstrated significant development and maturity on the international stage compared to their previous meeting in March. India had previously lost 2-0 to England in the World Cup qualifiers final in Hyderabad.
Why it matters
The result secures India's progression to the next stage of the World Cup and validates the team's ongoing development under coach Sjoerd Marijne on the global stage.
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