Riding on a terrific performance by Ajay Thakur’s 12 points, India produced a strong comeback at the TransStadia Arena to send the packed crowd into raptures. India struck the early blows as Sandeep Narwal and Thakur scored raid points to lead 2-0 in the third minute. Meraj Sheykh scored with an excellent raid and reduced India to just three men as Iran led 9-7 in the 13th minute. The tide turned for India when Ajay Thakur scored his ninth point in the 29th minute to level the game at 20-20. The 2016 World Cup provided with thrills, excitement and reached out to the hearts of millions across the world.

Source: Hindustan Times October 22, 2016 16:12 UTC