A delighted Craig Fulton praised the Indian men’s hockey team after their emphatic 15-0 thrashing of Kazakhstan in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 on Monday, calling the performance 'exactly what was needed'.

The win not only maintained India's unbeaten run in the tournament but also sealed their place in the Super 4 stage with a dominant display that underlined their growing confidence.

“I think it was exactly what we needed,” said head coach Craig Fulton post-match. “The front six did really well, a lot of guys scored goals, so it was a nice, difficult game because we've already got through, you know, on the first two games, but I'm glad we got no injuries, but guys are feeling good about the game," said Fulton.