India vs Australia, Hockey Test Series, Match 2 Live Updates: Hardik Singh returns for India as they look to fight back from 1-5 defeat

Australia produce passing masterclass to win Match 1

By the time the full-time hooter sounded, the scoreline read, from India’s perspective, an embarrassing 5-1. (Hockey India)

Tempting as it is, it’s important not to get too driven by the scoreline. The purpose of this tour, after all, is to understand the opponent better. And if playing the five matches gives head coach Craig Fulton enough intel for the Olympics, the results per se become secondary. And one would expect India, who landed in Perth just a couple of days before Saturday’s match, to get better and at least play the fast, counter-attacking hockey that has become their signature. (READ MORE)