"Definitely one of those top five countries that could lift trophy": Alexander Hendrickx backs India as strong contenders for Hockey World Cup title

By Diptayan Hazra

New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): Belgium and Vedanta Kalinga Lancers star Alexander Hendrickx believes India has what it takes to challenge for the Hockey World Cup title next year, ending a long wait for global glory.

India last lifted the Hockey World Cup in 1975, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in the final in Kuala Lumpur.

Nearly five decades on, expectations are once ag