Pakistan's 22-man hockey contingent left for India on Wednesday, to participate in the 19th Commonwealth Games. The contingent includes 16 playing team members and six officials. Pakistan is drawn in Group A, which also includes Australia, Malaysia, Scotland and hosts India. Pakistan will play their first match against world champions Australia. -Photos by Arif Ali/White Star[imagebrowser id=9490]

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