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If skipper Harmanpreet Singh is on song with his drag-flicks, there's nothing to worry: Hockey India chief Dilip Tirkey

NEW DELHI: Dilip Tirkey, the former captain and current Hockey India president, is optimistic about the Indian team's prospects at the upcoming Paris Olympics. He believes that if captain Harmanpreet Singh performs at his best, India has a strong chance of improving upon their medal finish from the previous Olympics.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Will Pakistan benefit from the Gary Kirsten impact?

Gary Kirsten delivered the goods for India and Gujarat Titans in the IPL. As Pakistan's white-ball coach, another interesting challenge awaits him

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Sreejesh aspires to be Indian hockey team's chief coach by 2036

NEW DELHI: Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh doesn't want to predict his future at the moment and will take a call on his retirement after the Paris Olympics but the veteran custodian aspires to be chief coach of the national side by 2036.

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Mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton to help Indian men's hockey team in Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: It's mind over matter for Hockey India as the sports body hired renowned South African mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton to assist the men's national team in the Paris Olympics.

The Times of India

Becoming world No. 1 in six months is the aim, says Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton

CHENNAI: It’s been only seven months since Craig Fulton took over as the India men’s hockey head coach. Since then, the team has won the Asian Games gold medal and qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Times of India

Not surprised with Rahul Dravid's success: Paddy Upton

AHMEDABAD: For someone who was a part of India's famous 2011 World Cup triumph, assisted Team India during the T20 World Cup in Australia last year, and was also a part of the Indian men's hockey team's support staff recently when it won the 2023 Asian Games gold in Hangzhou,…

The Times of India

IND vs NZ | 2019 semifinal will have no bearing this time around, says Paddy Upton

Paddy Upton has had a special bond with Indian cricket. The noted mental conditioning coach was part of the support staff when the Men in Blue created history in 2011, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni leading the team to a World Cup title.

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Sessions with Paddy Upton helped me find perspective again, says Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli credits ex-mentor Paddy Upton for helping him regain perspective during T20 World Cup. He also acknowledges Ravi Shastri and wife Anushka Sharma for helping him realise the impact of his unbeaten 82 on the nation's mood on Diwali.

The Hindu

Virat Kohli reflects on Paddy Upton's impact on his career

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket maestro Virat Kohli delved into the profound influence of South African coach Paddy Upton on his illustrious career, emphasising the unique insights the former cricketer turned sports psychologist brought to navigating the challenges of a lengthy cricketing journey.

The Times of India

India’s experience in huge cauldrons of noise is World Cup edge over Pakistan

In a game with huge gravity, India have home advantage, a 7-0 winning record and in Rohit Sharma a captain who exudes calm

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Men's hockey team undergoes shift in philosophy, emphasis on defensive structure for Asiad

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team is undergoing a philosophy shift, moving away from the traditional attacking style of play with new head coach Craig Fulton emphasising on having a sound defensive.

The Times of India

The Indians would want to adapt to the Fulton style, says Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey

HI appoints Craig Fulton as new coach: Hockey India (HI) appoints Craig Fulton as new coach to help India reach its potential. HIL revival: HI is looking to revive the Hockey India League (HIL) to help India's hockey team reach its peak. India-Pakistan bilateral engagements: HI is open to India-Pakistan…

The Hindu

Indian Men's hockey: The narrative is changing and so is the game

CHENNAI: Playing in the mind or with it can bring different results. It's closer to the difference between instinctive and measured, which is more conspicuous in sports where split-second decisions can decide success or failure, victory or defeat. You can either go blank in the moment, even look silly, or…

The Times of India

Asian Champions Trophy: India ticks the right boxes ahead of Asian Games but there is still a lot of work to do

India win Asian Champions Trophy 4-3 vs Malaysia, displaying resilience, confidence & discipline. Team's fitness, ability to take decisions & younger players stepping up key to success. Paddy Upton's presence to help team stay disciplined & calm under pressure.

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Need to be 'bomb-proof' as a team: India hockey coach Craig Fulton

CHENNAI: There's a lot happening too quickly in the still-nascent Craig Fulton era after India's new chief coach replaced Graham Reid in the hot seat this April.

The Times of India

Indian hockey wants to do 'right things more often' with Paddy Upton on board

The Indian men's hockey team will be mentally better prepared for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) and Asian Games with mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton in the ranks, said the team's Chief Coach Craig Fulton.

The Times of India

Sessions with Paddy Upton gave everyone a new vision: Craig Fulton

KOLKATA: It's been about a week that mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton has been part of the Indian men's hockey team camp and he is not leaving any stone unturned to get the hang of things.

The Times of India

Men's hockey team trying to discover 'new Indian way' to do things better, says coach Craig Fulton

NEW DELHI: Chief Coach Craig Fulton on Friday stated that the national men's hockey team is currently in a "discovery phase" to explore and implement a "new Indian way" of conducting their activities more effectively.

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Want Paddy Upton to make Indian hockey players mentally tough: Hockey India

NEW DELHI: Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable resolve and toughness that does not crumble under pressure -- the very traits that made Mahendra Singh's side a world beater in 2011.

The Hindu

Indian hockey hires mental trainer Paddy Upton for Men’s Asian Champions Trophy

Upton has also worked with the South African men’s cricket and hockey teams, the Australian men’s hockey team, Indian Super League sides FC Goa and FC Hyderabad and the English rugby team among others.

The Times of India

Mental conditioning specialist Paddy Upton to work with Indian men's hockey team

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team is set to receive valuable assistance from mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy and Hangzhou Asian Games 2023. Hockey India has responded to the coaching staff's request for support in building the mental toughness of…

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Sports: Virat Kohli cuts birthday cake with teammates in Melbourne

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli cut his birthday cake along with his teammates in Melbourne on Saturday. Virat turned 34 on Saturday. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

India vs West Indies, 4th T20I: I turned to slower balls to unsettle West Indies batters, says Avesh Khan

LAUDERHILL (Florida): India pacer Avesh Khan's redemption, after being whacked around the Caribbean grounds with strong wind and short boundaries, came about after he slowed down his pace following skipper Rohit Sharma's advice.

The Times of India

India vs West Indies: We're never conservative, new approach in T20s will witness occasional failures, says Rohit Sharma

TAROUBA (Trinidad and Tobago): Captain Rohit Sharma believes the new fearless approach adopted by India in the shortest format will result in occasional failures but disagrees that they were playing "conservative" cricket during last year's T20 World Cup in UAE.

The Hindu

West Indies vs India, 1st T20 | We're never conservative, new approach in T20s will witness occasional failures: Rohit Sharma

Ahead of the first T20 against the West Indies, Rohit Sharma said the team for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia is more or less settled with only a few spots up for grabs

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