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Two Pakistan players suspended for their celebrations after India game
Muhammad Tousiq and Ali Amjad will miss the final later on Sunday against Germany.
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Pakistan coach Shahnaz Sheikh has already apologized for the team’s celebrations. (Source: AP)
Pakistan players Muhammad Tousiq and Ali Amjad have been handed one-match bans for their celebrations following the 4-3 win over India in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy field hockey tournament.
Both players will miss the final later on Sunday against Germany. Midfielder Tousiq has played regularly in previous matches while Amjad is the reserve goalkeeper.
Pakistan coach Shahnaz Sheikh has already apologized for the team’s celebrations which saw a few players – including Tousiq and Amjad – make inflammatory gestures to Indian fans.
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A third player, forward Safqat Rasool, received an official reprimand.
The FIH investigated the matter and made the announcement Sunday after initially refusing to take action despite terming the behavior as “beyond acceptable standards.”
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