BENGALURU: Ace dragflicker
Rupinder Pal Singh
scored a hat-trick as the
Indian men's hockey 'A' team
thrashed Bangladesh 6-0 in the second practice match on Saturday.
Rupinder, who is rested for the ongoing Champions Trophy, was in top form as he scored of penalty corners in the 33th, 35th and 55th minutes that gave a sublime edge to the winning team.
India 'A' team's opening goal was scored by striker
Akashdeep Singh
(18th) who was also rested for the ongoing tournament in Breda. Midfield
Kothajit Singh
scored the second goal in the 23rd minute while
Nilakanta Sharma
(51st) was the other goal scorer for India.
The India 'A' team featured a combination of players from the Core Group of 48 players who continued to remain in the National Camp after the 18 selected members for the Champions Trophy left for the event on June 19.