India end Argentina tour with a bang

Buenos Aires, April 14

The Indian hockey team ended their tour of Argentina on a high, recording a 4-2 victory in the final practice game here.

India’s goals were scored by Rupinder Pal Singh (3rd minute), Jaskaran Singh (12th) Shilanand Lakra (50th) and Surender Kumar (58th), while Argentina scored through Leandro Tolini (14th) and Pedro Ibarra (54th).

It was India’s fourth win on the tour. “I’m very happy with the progress of the team. If we continue to build on this, I am sure we can defeat any team,” captain Manpreet Singh said. — TNS, agencies