India to face Russia in final pool match of Hockey World League

India face off against Rio Olympic bronze medallist Germany in their final pool match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Final in Bhubaneswar on Monday (December 03).

Much was expected from the Indian team after the 1-1 draw against Australia in their opening match but "inconsistency" came back to haunt the hosts as they produced a below-par performance to lose 2-3 against England, a side which is one rung below them at world rankings at 7.

With one draw and one loss, India is currently at the bottom in Pool B with one point. The pool is being led by the Germans who have four points from one win and a draw.

Even though the pool matches are there only to decide who plays whom in the quarterfinals, the Indians will be desperate to prove their critics wrong tomorrow.