India not to play series until Pakistani players apologise

NEW DELHI: India has demanded an apology from Pakistani players over their celebration during the 2014 Champions trophy.

Hockey India (HI) President Narinder Batra said there could be no series against Pakistan until an apology was given.

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Khalid Khokar said India was not exhibiting sportsmen spirit over this matter. He told Geo News that the team management had apologised when the incident had taken place while two players were also banned.

During their Champions Trophy semi-final match against India in 2014, Pakistani players took off their jerseys in celebration. Two Pakistani players had been banned for one match by the International Hockey Federation for objectionable gestures during the celebration.