It couldn't have gotten better for India's young men's hockey team as they demolished hosts Indonesia 16-0 to qualify for the Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2022 edition on Thursday (May 26). While the massive win not only secured India's passage into the knockouts&nbsp;of the tournament, it has also led to the exit of arch-rivals&nbsp;Pakistan.

Both India and Pakistan finished on four points each in Pool A behind Japan, however,&nbsp;the holders edged past their Asian neighbours&nbsp;for the Super 4s on the basis of a better goal difference (1). For the unversed, the Indian team, led by Sardar Singh,&nbsp;had to beat Indonesia by a 15-0 margin or more to make it to the next round. Thus, the young brigade rose to the occasion when the odds were against them with a splendid show from&nbsp;Dipsan Tirkey, who returned with as many as&nbsp;five goals. Apart from him, Sudev Belimagga was also among the goal-scorers,&nbsp;finishing with&nbsp;three strikes.

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Veteran SV Sunil, Pawan Rajbhar and Karthi Selvam scored a brace each whereas the likes of Uttam Singh and Nilam Sanjeep Xess scored a goal apiece. Earlier in the day, Pakistan went down to title-contenders Japan by a&nbsp;2-3 margin before India's thumping win sealed their fate in the tournament. Meanwhile, Japan topped the Pool A to now turn their heads to the knockouts in the marquee event.

Earlier, India had drawn versus Pakistan before being hammered by Japan prior to their remarkable comeback. Turning the tides emphatically,&nbsp;India will now look to bank on the momentum achieved and go all-out in the knockouts.

It couldn't have gotten better for India's young men's hockey team as they demolished hosts Indonesia 16-0 to qualify for the Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2022 edition on Thursday (May 26).

It couldn't have gotten better for India's young men's hockey team as they demolished hosts Indonesia 16-0 to qualify for the Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2022 edition on Thursday (May 26). While the massive win not only secured India's passage into the knockouts of the tournament, it has also led to the exit of arch-rivals Pakistan. Both India and Pakistan finished on four points each in Pool A behind Japan, however, the holders edged past their Asian neighbours for the Super 4s on the basis of a better goal difference (1). For the unversed, the Indian team, led by Sardar Singh, had to beat Indonesia by a 15-0 margin or more to make it to the next round. Thus, the young brigade rose to the occasion when the odds were against them with a splendid show from Dipsan Tirkey, who returned with as many as five goals. Apart from him, Sudev Belimagga was also among the goal-scorers, finishing with three strikes. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2022: India concede late goal vs arch-rivals Pakistan, riveting tie ends in 1-1 draw Veteran SV Sunil, Pawan Rajbhar and Karthi Selvam scored a brace each whereas the likes of Uttam Singh and Nilam Sanjeep Xess scored a goal apiece. Earlier in the day, Pakistan went down to title-contenders Japan by a 2-3 margin before India's thumping win sealed their fate in the tournament. Meanwhile, Japan topped the Pool A to now turn their heads to the knockouts in the marquee event. Earlier, India had drawn versus Pakistan before being hammered by Japan prior to their remarkable comeback. Turning the tides emphatically, India will now look to bank on the momentum achieved and go all-out in the knockouts.

Asia Cup: Team India humiliate Indonesia with 16-0 win to enter Super 4, eliminate Pakistan

A new-look Indian team paid for its inexperience and profligacy with Asian champions Japan soundly thrashing them 5-2 in a group A league match of the men's Asia Cup hockey championship here on Tuesday. Having drawn against Pakistan in the opening game, India's chances after this defeat will be badly dented as even a big win against Indonesia in the last game might not be enough for qualification to the knock-out stages.

Ken Nagayoshi, Kosei Kawabe (twice), Ryomi Ooka and Koji Yamasaki scored for Japan while Pawan Rajbhar and Uttam Singh found the target for the Indians. However, the younger crop of players didn't measure up against the Japanese, who looked more organised and hit India repeatedly on the counters.

The two seniors -- Birendra Lakra and SV Sunil -- looked well past their prime and couldn't make any tangible difference with their performances.

"First two quarters were very tough because we didn't get into any rhythm. We got better in the last two quarters but didn't create many chances," said Lakra, the India captain.

"In the final quarter, we lost our defensive structure and conceded a couple of goals. Also, we lost two men and that had an effect," Lakra added.

India could have gone ahead in the fifth minute of the first half itself when 20-year-old Karthi Selvam kept an inch perfect cross from wide left for veteran SV Sunil, who was inches short of laying his stick for a tap-in. The first quarter was all about trying to get control of the midfield with rookie Indian players losing a lot of possession during the phase of play.

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But, to their delight, the Japanese also failed to make too many inroads save one penalty corner, which was well-saved by a diving Indian custodian Suraj Karkera. However, in the second quarter central midfielder Raj Kumar took a crack at goal from the edge of the striking circle, which was saved by Japan goalie Koji Yamasaki and, to India's horror, the ball found Sunil's boots as he was lurking inside the 'D'.

But India suddenly fizzled out in the second quarter after that initial spark, even as the Japanese upped their ante and earned two more penalty corners -- the first of which found drag-flicker Yoshiki Kirishita off the mark as his powerful drag-flick sailed well over the cross-piece.

However, in the 24th minute, Ken Nagayoshi converted the penalty corner with a powerful angular drive that beat a diving Suraj all ends up. There came a chance of an equaliser when Nilam Sanjeep Xess' assist found Raj Kumar, whose reverse hit was saved by the keeper.

The problem with the inexperienced outfit was its propensity to attack primarily down the middle-third instead of spreading the game onto the wide flanks. The ageing Sunil's poor outing also didn't help the Indians much as the team seemed to lack the art of playing the pressing game to earn the penalty corners unlike the Japanese, who were brilliant on the counter during the last two quarters of the game.

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It was in the 40th minute Japan made it 2-0 in a counter-attack with Kosei Kawabi snatching the ball from the Indian midfield and sprinting down the right wing running left-back Dipsan Tirkey ragged with his speed.

It was a spectacular goal with Kawabi having his back towards the Indian goal with his markers Dipsan and Nilam closing in on him. With a body feint, Kawabi wrong-footed goalkeeper Suraj and then smashed it home from an acute angle.

India found something going their way in the dying moments of the third quarter when veteran Birendra Lakra kept a powerful assist inside the striking circle melee and the big-bodied centre forward Pawan Rajbhar was in the right place to lay his stick for a perfect deflection that found the top corner of the net.

The final quarter once again saw the Indians going all out and conceding a goal against the run of play in the 49th minute. With all but one players on the overlap, Ryosei Kato got a cross-field pass on the wide right and he cut inside with goalkeeper Suraj at his mercy, and Ryomo Ooka waiting for an open goal. Kato passed it to Ooka, who put it gleefully to make it 3-1.

However, India equalised with the very next move when Rajbhar sent a cross from right and forward Uttam Singh tapped it in from close range to make it 2-3.

But there was more bad luck for India as they suddenly lost the numerical advantage with temporary suspensions of Rajbhar and Karthi.

The nine versus eleven became a lopsided contest as Japan repeatedly used the right flank to launch their attack. Koji Yamasaki got his goal in the 54th minute with a touch-in after none of the Indian defenders cared to intercept a cross from the wide right.

The Indian resistance had ended and the fifth goal was the final nail in the coffin -- Kawabe slotting home in the 56th minute after his first shot rebounded off the goalkeeper.

A new-look Indian team paid for its inexperience and profligacy with Asian champions Japan soundly thrashing them 5-2 in a group A league match of the men's Asia Cup hockey championship here on Tuesday.

A new-look Indian team paid for its inexperience and profligacy with Asian champions Japan soundly thrashing them 5-2 in a group A league match of the men's Asia Cup hockey championship here on Tuesday. Having drawn against Pakistan in the opening game, India's chances after this defeat will be badly dented as even a big win against Indonesia in the last game might not be enough for qualification to the knock-out stages. Ken Nagayoshi, Kosei Kawabe (twice), Ryomi Ooka and Koji Yamasaki scored for Japan while Pawan Rajbhar and Uttam Singh found the target for the Indians. However, the younger crop of players didn't measure up against the Japanese, who looked more organised and hit India repeatedly on the counters. The two seniors -- Birendra Lakra and SV Sunil -- looked well past their prime and couldn't make any tangible difference with their performances. "First two quarters were very tough because we didn't get into any rhythm. We got better in the last two quarters but didn't create many chances," said Lakra, the India captain. "In the final quarter, we lost our defensive structure and conceded a couple of goals. Also, we lost two men and that had an effect," Lakra added. India could have gone ahead in the fifth minute of the first half itself when 20-year-old Karthi Selvam kept an inch perfect cross from wide left for veteran SV Sunil, who was inches short of laying his stick for a tap-in. The first quarter was all about trying to get control of the midfield with rookie Indian players losing a lot of possession during the phase of play. Also Read: Boxing world champion Nikhat Zareen urges parents to change mentality towards daughters But, to their delight, the Japanese also failed to make too many inroads save one penalty corner, which was well-saved by a diving Indian custodian Suraj Karkera. However, in the second quarter central midfielder Raj Kumar took a crack at goal from the edge of the striking circle, which was saved by Japan goalie Koji Yamasaki and, to India's horror, the ball found Sunil's boots as he was lurking inside the 'D'. But India suddenly fizzled out in the second quarter after that initial spark, even as the Japanese upped their ante and earned two more penalty corners -- the first of which found drag-flicker Yoshiki Kirishita off the mark as his powerful drag-flick sailed well over the cross-piece. However, in the 24th minute, Ken Nagayoshi converted the penalty corner with a powerful angular drive that beat a diving Suraj all ends up. There came a chance of an equaliser when Nilam Sanjeep Xess' assist found Raj Kumar, whose reverse hit was saved by the keeper. The problem with the inexperienced outfit was its propensity to attack primarily down the middle-third instead of spreading the game onto the wide flanks. The ageing Sunil's poor outing also didn't help the Indians much as the team seemed to lack the art of playing the pressing game to earn the penalty corners unlike the Japanese, who were brilliant on the counter during the last two quarters of the game. Also Read: Chessable Masters: India's teen sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa seals place in final It was in the 40th minute Japan made it 2-0 in a counter-attack with Kosei Kawabi snatching the ball from the Indian midfield and sprinting down the right wing running left-back Dipsan Tirkey ragged with his speed. It was a spectacular goal with Kawabi having his back towards the Indian goal with his markers Dipsan and Nilam closing in on him. With a body feint, Kawabi wrong-footed goalkeeper Suraj and then smashed it home from an acute angle. India found something going their way in the dying moments of the third quarter when veteran Birendra Lakra kept a powerful assist inside the striking circle melee and the big-bodied centre forward Pawan Rajbhar was in the right place to lay his stick for a perfect deflection that found the top corner of the net. The final quarter once again saw the Indians going all out and conceding a goal against the run of play in the 49th minute. With all but one players on the overlap, Ryosei Kato got a cross-field pass on the wide right and he cut inside with goalkeeper Suraj at his mercy, and Ryomo Ooka waiting for an open goal. Kato passed it to Ooka, who put it gleefully to make it 3-1. However, India equalised with the very next move when Rajbhar sent a cross from right and forward Uttam Singh tapped it in from close range to make it 2-3. But there was more bad luck for India as they suddenly lost the numerical advantage with temporary suspensions of Rajbhar and Karthi. The nine versus eleven became a lopsided contest as Japan repeatedly used the right flank to launch their attack. Koji Yamasaki got his goal in the 54th minute with a touch-in after none of the Indian defenders cared to intercept a cross from the wide right. The Indian resistance had ended and the fifth goal was the final nail in the coffin -- Kawabe slotting home in the 56th minute after his first shot rebounded off the goalkeeper.

Asia Cup 2022: Japan outclass India 5-2, Sardar Singh-coached team looking at exit door

Sri Lanka is dealing with one of its worst economic crises in decades as the country has been plunged into political turmoil. Sri Lanka's decreasing foreign currency reserves mean the country is battling a severe shortage of essential supplies and soaring inflation. The economic crisis might see Sri Lanka lose the hosting rights of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022.

Sri Lanka had been awarded the hosting rights of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 T20 tournament earlier this year. The next edition of the Asia Cup was scheduled to be held in 2020 but the tournament had to be postponed twice due to the Coronavirus pandemic before Sri Lanka bagged the hosting rights for the 2022 edition of the tournament this year.

The tournament will feature all major Asian teams - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. However, the tournament is unlikely to be held in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing economic crisis in the country and another country might be awarded the hosting rights.

As per a report in Geo Super, there remains a possibility that Sri Lanka will lose the hosting rights for Asia Cup 2022 and the tournament will be shifted to another country. The decision on the venue will be taken during the quarterly meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The meeting is all set to take place in Dubai on Sunday this week.

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The Asia Cup 2022 is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka from August 27 to September 11 this year. This will be the second instance when the tournament will be played in the T20 format. India won the last edition of the Asia Cup under Rohit Sharma's captaincy in 2018 after defeating Bangladesh in the final.

It remains to be seen what the ICC and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will decide as far as the host nation of the tournament is considered. People in Sri Lanka have witnessed&nbsp;power blackouts and are facing a severe shortage of food and fuel among other essentials amid the ongoing economic crisis.

Sri Lanka is dealing with one of its worst economic crises in decades as the country has been plunged into political turmoil. Sri Lanka's decreasing foreign currency reserves mean the country is battling a severe shortage of essential supplies and soaring inflation.

Sri Lanka is dealing with one of its worst economic crises in decades as the country has been plunged into political turmoil. Sri Lanka's decreasing foreign currency reserves mean the country is battling a severe shortage of essential supplies and soaring inflation. The economic crisis might see Sri Lanka lose the hosting rights of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022. Sri Lanka had been awarded the hosting rights of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 T20 tournament earlier this year. The next edition of the Asia Cup was scheduled to be held in 2020 but the tournament had to be postponed twice due to the Coronavirus pandemic before Sri Lanka bagged the hosting rights for the 2022 edition of the tournament this year. The tournament will feature all major Asian teams - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. However, the tournament is unlikely to be held in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing economic crisis in the country and another country might be awarded the hosting rights. As per a report in Geo Super, there remains a possibility that Sri Lanka will lose the hosting rights for Asia Cup 2022 and the tournament will be shifted to another country. The decision on the venue will be taken during the quarterly meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The meeting is all set to take place in Dubai on Sunday this week. Also Read: WATCH: Virat Kohli left fuming as 'Baby AB' Dewald Brevis dismisses him off first ball in IPL 2022 The Asia Cup 2022 is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka from August 27 to September 11 this year. This will be the second instance when the tournament will be played in the T20 format. India won the last edition of the Asia Cup under Rohit Sharma's captaincy in 2018 after defeating Bangladesh in the final. It remains to be seen what the ICC and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will decide as far as the host nation of the tournament is considered. People in Sri Lanka have witnessed power blackouts and are facing a severe shortage of food and fuel among other essentials amid the ongoing economic crisis.

Sri Lanka likely to lose hosting rights for Asia Cup 2022 due to ongoing economic crisis - Report

Sri Lanka is all set to host the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup. The tournament will be played in the 20-over format this time around and will be conducted between August 27 to September 11. The date and venue of the tournament were confirmed after the Annual General Meeting between the member nations on Saturday (March 19).

Asia Cup was lasted staged in 2018 when India emerged as champions under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma in the absence of former skipper Virat Kohli. The next edition of the tournament was set to be held in 2020 but it had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Sri Lanka was scheduled to host the 2020 edition which was postponed to 2021 before being moved to 2022 last year.

Pakistan were the original hosts of the 2022 edition of the tournament and were expecting to retain the hosting rights this year. However, Sri Lanka will host Asia Cup this year while Pakistan have been awarded the hosting rights for the 2023 edition of the tournament.

The tournament has been played in both ODI and T20I formats over the years. However, this time around it will be staged in the 20-over format with all five member nations - Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh featuring in the tournament.

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There will be another Asian side that will be added to the tournament after the conclusion of the qualifiers which will get underway from August 20. The sixth team to take part in the tournament will be one of&nbsp;UAE, Kuwait, Singapore or Hong Kong.

India are the most successful team in the history of the Asia Cup, a tournament which started in 1984. India have won six Asia Cup titles in 14 editions of the tournament so far. The upcoming edition will be the 15th one. India have won five Asia Cup titles in the fifty-over format and one in the T20I format.

Sri Lanka is all set to host the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup. The tournament will be played in the 20-over format this time around and will be conducted between August 27 to September 11.

Sri Lanka is all set to host the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup. The tournament will be played in the 20-over format this time around and will be conducted between August 27 to September 11. The date and venue of the tournament were confirmed after the Annual General Meeting between the member nations on Saturday (March 19). Asia Cup was lasted staged in 2018 when India emerged as champions under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma in the absence of former skipper Virat Kohli. The next edition of the tournament was set to be held in 2020 but it had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Sri Lanka was scheduled to host the 2020 edition which was postponed to 2021 before being moved to 2022 last year. Pakistan were the original hosts of the 2022 edition of the tournament and were expecting to retain the hosting rights this year. However, Sri Lanka will host Asia Cup this year while Pakistan have been awarded the hosting rights for the 2023 edition of the tournament. The tournament has been played in both ODI and T20I formats over the years. However, this time around it will be staged in the 20-over format with all five member nations - Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh featuring in the tournament. Also Read: Women's World Cup 2022: Can India still qualify for semi-finals after six-wicket defeat against Australia? There will be another Asian side that will be added to the tournament after the conclusion of the qualifiers which will get underway from August 20. The sixth team to take part in the tournament will be one of UAE, Kuwait, Singapore or Hong Kong. India are the most successful team in the history of the Asia Cup, a tournament which started in 1984. India have won six Asia Cup titles in 14 editions of the tournament so far. The upcoming edition will be the 15th one. India have won five Asia Cup titles in the fifty-over format and one in the T20I format.

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Asia Cup 2022 to be hosted by Sri Lanka not Pakistan, tournament to be played in 20-over format