Bhubaneshwar: Indian men's hockey team were handed a draw for the World Cup 2023 to be held in Odisha after they were placed alongside England, Spain and Wales in Pool D.
Placed at the world number five position, India are the highest-ranked team in the group. Despite being the highest ranked in their group securing a place in the quarterfinals won't be easy for the hosts. India's group is quite tough. But with the team playing under home conditions, they are expected to play excellently at home.
