Mandeep Singh Fires Hat-Trick As India Crush Bangladesh 13-0 In Asian Champions Trophy (Hockey India/X)
\n\nIndian Hockey team made a thrilling start to their Asian Champions Trophy title defence, thrashing Bangladesh 13-0 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Tuesday; however, Nilakanta Sharma hogged the limelight as he announced his retirement from international Hockey following the win.
\n\nMandeep Singh turned out to be the star performer in the contest, scoring a hat-trick, while captain Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Hardik Singh scored a brace to lead India to a magnificent win.
\n\nIndia were off to a flier in the contest, with Harmanpreet putting India on the board with a goal in the second minute, converting a penalty corner with a powerful drag-flick. Mandeep doubled the advantage just a minute later, receiving Harmanpreet's pass near the top of the circle before beating the goalkeeper with a reverse-hit. Bangladesh had an opportunity to respond in the fourth minute, but Shilanand Lakra made a crucial clearance.
\n\nMandeep scored his second goal in the 10th minute, finishing from close range after Harmanpreet's aerial pass reached Abhishek, who then played the ball into the circle. Lakra made it 4-0 in the 15th…
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