Speedy Tigers ready to avoid another nightmare opener


Ready to roar: The national team at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. — MHC

PETALING JAYA: Realistically, many do not fancy Malaysia’s chances against Holland in their opening World Cup match but national hockey coach A. Arulselvaraj believes his boys can give a better account of themselves this time.

In the 2018 edition, the Speedy Tigers also started off against the Dutch and were whitewashed 7-0.

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