Pakistan ousted from CW 2018 semifinal race, India pull through

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

Pakistan men's hockey team was ousted from the run to the semifinals at the Commonwealth Games 2018 hockey tournament after England and India beat Wales and Malaysia respectively on Tuesday.

With their latest victories, England and India rule the Pool B's chart with seven points each in the Commonwealth Games 2018 being played in the Gold Coast, Australia.

Meanwhile, New Zealand and Australia have qualified for the semifinal from men's Pool A with nine points each.

Pakistan are yet to face Malaysia on April 11, however, even in the case of a victory, chances of qualifying for the semifinals are non-existent. Both Pakistan and Malaysia currently have three points each.

Pakistan have drawn all three of the matches they have played in the tournament. They levelled the match against Wales 1-1 on April 5, 2-2 against India on April 7 and 2-2 against England on April 8.

The semifinals will take place in Gold Coast on April 11.

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rupesh

Apr 10, 2018 03:32pm

Congratulations!

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RAJA CHILL

Apr 10, 2018 03:32pm

Better luck next time...

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Sutch

Apr 10, 2018 03:33pm

Win again Malaysia feels like REAL victory.

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tanuj

Apr 10, 2018 04:08pm

This is a game, take it as a game only.

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M. Emad

Apr 10, 2018 04:11pm

Congratulations, India !

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Wahab

Apr 10, 2018 04:24pm

India has done very well this year at CWG. Currently in overall 3rd place with only England and Australia having a higher medal and points tally.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Apr 10, 2018 04:29pm

Well done green-shirts. Keep it up and hang on tough. Your on- -the field performance is far better than before. With faith, dedication, unity, hardwork and discipline, you can perform even better. Good luck to you all.

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Krish

Apr 10, 2018 04:55pm

@Wahab With little focus, even Pakistan can also do. We are no different. Born in the same motherland.

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Bakistan

Apr 10, 2018 04:58pm

Why compare Pakistan with India?

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random

Apr 10, 2018 05:17pm

Once upon a time Pakistan were World Champions. Today the mind set is on a different ideology.

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Latif

Apr 10, 2018 05:17pm

Well fought Green Shirts .Better luck next time

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Fareed N

Apr 10, 2018 05:32pm

Australians are hard to beat. They will reach final

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Anil Bhadauria

Apr 10, 2018 05:36pm

India at best winning 11 gold and at 3rd place.

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Irfan-Sydney

Apr 10, 2018 05:48pm

The semi finals cannot take place on April the 11th.

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Cecil

Apr 10, 2018 05:51pm

Inshallah next time champion

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A Shah

Apr 10, 2018 07:00pm

Shameful

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alla bux

Apr 10, 2018 07:11pm

Great. In the medals table we have won TWO BRONZE medals. Congratulations. We are not at the bottom.

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Safir Ahmad Siddiqui

Apr 11, 2018 12:24am

Given the step motherly treatment of our hockey players both by the Government and the public at large,still the boys have done well.Why cricket players receive so much attention and glamour,why not hockey players? They are not even invited to promote the products.Money wise I think they are paid just keep their body and soul together.Also hockey greats like Islahuddin,Samiullh,Hasan Sardar are not interested in promoting the cause of Hockey.Hockey deserves the nation's attention.

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Khany

Apr 11, 2018 03:52am

Pakistan was unbeatable at one time and now it just makes me blame the leadership running Pakistan not investing in Hockey by creating Hockey leagues and international standard stadiums in all towns. While other countries coming from nothing have won trophies due to investment in sports.

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Asifnaqvi

Apr 11, 2018 09:41am

I think we should atleast give credit to the team for putting a vigorous fight this time. Something is better than nothing.

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SANJAY SHARMA

Apr 11, 2018 11:55am

I hope for the revival of Pakistan Hockey and the frequent Indo-Pak encounters which is worth a watch. Best of luck.Pakistan.

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Datuk

Apr 11, 2018 01:24pm

Wow

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Apr 11, 2018 07:04pm

Good showing, unlucky not to have qualified for play offs.

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Apr 11, 2018 07:12pm

All the draws felt like a win... Congratulations...

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sourav ghosh

Apr 12, 2018 11:39am

India tops the group by beating england

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ayan das

Apr 12, 2018 12:00pm

Pakistan hockey has long way to go .However they are improving

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UncutTruth

Apr 12, 2018 03:59pm

I miss the old style attacking, dribbling, artful hockey that both India and Pakistan were so good at, in the days of natural turf.

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