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Indian men's hockey team climb to No. 4 in world rankings
Updated On: 16 March, 2023 04:38 PM IST | Rourkela | mid-day online correspondent
Germany, who were seated atop after winning World Cup title in Odisha in January, also slipped two places to the third after losing back-to-back matches to India
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Indian men`s hockey team (Pic Courtesy: Hockey India)
The Indian men`s hockey team had a reason to cheer after jumping two places to fourth in the latest FIH rankings on the back of its rare back-back-wins against world champions Germany and Australia in the FIH Pro League fixtures being held in Rourkela. Interestingly, India displaced hockey powerhouse Australia, who dropped one place to fifth.
Germany, who were seated atop after winning World Cup title in Odisha in January, also slipped two places to the third after losing back-to-back matches to India. PR Sreejesh and Co. won all their four matches, including two each against Germany and Australia, in their FIH Pro League matches played at the Birsa Munda Stadium, the world`s largest all-seater venue. India has mounted a spirited comeback to the game, after its shocking last 16 exit in the World Cup in January.
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