It’s Dutch and go

With both India and Netherlands in fine form, a thrilling quarterfinal is on the cards

INDERVIR GREWAL IN BHUBANESWAR


Indian forwards have scored 12 goals from 30 shots and have made 80 circle entries in three matches. File photo

India's moment of truth has arrived. After a successful “four-nation tournament”, the team has landed in Bhubaneswar for the World Cup. “World Cup starts now,” India coach Harendra Singh said after their win over Canada. India's “first match”, against the Netherlands, will be the biggest for this bunch of players. One win and India will start “smelling” — as Harendra has repeatedly said — a first World Cup medal since 1975.