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Skipper Harmanpreet urges caution in India's Asia Cup approach

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh brushes aside suggestions that World No. 7 India will cruise to Asia Cup title against lower-ranked opposition as they look to grab direct qualification for next year’s World Cup; hosts begin campaign against No. 23 China on Friday

29 August, 2025 07:58 AM IST | Jaspreet Singh

India skipper Harmanpreet Singh during a training session at Rajgir, Bihar. Pic/Hockey India

Manpreet Singh focuses on fitness ahead of Asian Games 2026

To compete with the younger players in the team, the Olympian emphasised on the importance of maintaining his fitness. So far, he has played 402 matches for India, which is the second most behind Dilip Tirkey`s tally of 412 games

07 August, 2025 04:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent