Hockey News: Completely prepared for match against Netherlands: Harendra

Indian hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh said they are completely prepared to take on the Netherlands in the quarterfinal in men's hockey world cup scheduled to be held on Thursday. Boasting a rich hockey legacy, India last played in the semi-final of the World Cup way back in 1975 when they went on to lift their maiden title. Of late, the game has witnessed an upward trend in the country but the history does not favour the hosts against the mighty Dutchmen, whom the Indians have never beaten in the World Cup. In the six earlier meetings at the quadrennial event, Netherlands defeated India five times while one ended in a draw. And if Manpreet Singh and his men get past the Dutch, they will not only break a jinx but also rewrite history and ink their names in the one of the golden chapters of the Indian hockey.