India play Japan in Hero Asia Cup opener

Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNI) Indian Men’s Hockey Team will take on Japan in their first Pool A match of the Hero Asia Cup 2017 at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Wednesday.
Though India are clear favourites for the title and interestingly also have the backing of the local crowd who welcomed the team with loud cheers during their practice match on Monday against Oman, they need to bring their top game to every match to ensure they top Pool A which will also see Bangladesh and Pakistan in the fray.