Glenn Turner

Two-time World Cup-winning Australian forward Glenn Turner will work with the strikers of the Indian women's hockey team in a special eight-day camp starting Saturday in Bengaluru.

Kalinga Lancers beat Dabang Mumbai to score first win in HIL

Mumbai Magicians' marquee player, skipper Glenn Turner, obviously has a subtle sense of humour. Asked to sum up their performance in the league, the Australian said: "We made some of the rival goalkeepers look absolutely brilliant."

Bottom-placed Mumbai Magicians today admitted that inconsistency had led to three consecutive losses in the 2nd Hockey India League, but said the team has rectified their mistakes ahead of the clash against Ranchi Rhinos on Tuesday.

Delhi Waveriders marched gloriously to their seventh victory as they outclassed Mumbai Magicians 5-3 in a Hockey India League match at the Mahindra stadium on Saturday.

After some friendly chat with the defending champions, the 34-year-old turned around and said, "Australia are still the favourites. A lot of the stars are not in the team anymore but stars emerge by winning tournaments such as this."

Kalinga Lancers are confident of turning a new leaf as they hope to start off with a win in the opening game of the season in Hockey India League under the mentorship of new coach Mark Hager.

New Zealand legend Glenn Turner is concerned about the impact of T20 cricket on the "more worthwhile forms" of the game and feels that the coronavirus-forced break is a good time to "reassess" the future of the sport.

Australia ripped apart the Indian defence to hand the visitors a 8-3 bashing in the opening match of the double leg Tri-Nation hockey tournament.

The Mumbai franchise of the HIL, which was abandoned by the Dabur group, has now been taken up by DoIT Sports Management.

Out of title race after a crushing defeat at the hands of Australia, hosts India would be hoping for a miracle when they take on Olympic champions Germany in the fifth-eighth place play-off game of the Hero Hockey World League Final, here tomorrow.

Laggards Mumbai Magicians would desperately look for a win against table-toppers Delhi Waveriders when they clash in their penultimate Hockey India League home tie on Saturday.

For a side branded aged after their bland performance in the group stage, Australia's turnaround was impressive if not unexpected.

Australian Glenn Turner exuded confidence that new city franchise Dabang Mumbai would at least make it to the semis of Hockey India League this year.

Kalinga Lancers are keen to turn a new leaf and hope to start off with a win in the opening game of the season of the Hockey India League 2016 under the mentorship of new coach Mark Hager.

Less than a year ago he was from the rival camp but much like many Australian star players, who have made a swift transition from playing to coaching, former striker Kieran Govers too has made the move.

Turner scored in the 44th and 50th minutes while Sarvanjit Singh pulled one back for Ranchi Rays in the 53rd minute.

Former Black Caps captain Glenn Turner believes England all-rounder Ben Stokes should have been adjudged out for obstructing the field in ICC World Cup final against New Zealand last year.

Three goals in a span of four minutes sealed the fate of the Wizards after they had taken the lead in the opening quarter.

Sardar and Sandeep will command the highest base-price of Rs 15 lakh each at the upcoming Hockey India League players' auction slated to be held on Sunday.