India beat England in hockey practice match

NEW DELHI - The Indian men’s hockey team defeated England 3-1 in a practice match ahead of the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games.

For India, Dhananjay Mahadik and Danish Mujtaba scored through penalty corners, while Vikram Pillay slotted a field goal.

India will play their second practice match against England Tuesday.

India is placed with Australia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Scotland in Group A. England, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago form Group B.