Pakistan’s men have an enviable record in World Cup competition, having won the coveted trophy a record four times and twice taking silver. The Green Shirts won the events in 1971, 1978, 1982, and 1994, giving them four titles, one more than three-time winners Netherlands and Australia.
The Pakistan National Hockey Team, which is managed by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), has been a member of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) since 1948 and a founding member of the Asian Hockey Federation (ASHF) since 1958. Pakistan has the best overall performance in World Cup history in both proportional and absolute terms, with 53 victories in 84 matches played, seven time draws, six appearances in the finals, and only 24 losses.
Pakistan’s national team has participated in every FIH World Cup except in 2014 and 2023. This is a welcome return to World Cup action for this famous hockey playing nation, after they failed to qualify for the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014 in The Hague, Netherlands. And latest they have also failed to qualify for 2023 World Cup in India (Bhubaneswar). Most successful team in world cup failed to qualify twice now. Is Pakistan national hockey team leading to downfall the question arises?
Current Roster for Pakistan Hockey Team
Pakistan Men’s Hockey Core Team: Akmal Hussain, Muhammad Abdullah, Arbaz Ahmad, Ahtisham Aslam, Sfyan Khan, Aqeel ahmad, Arshad Liaqat, Abdul Rana, Abdul Shahid, Junaid Manzoor, Rooman, Abdullah Khan, Usama Bashir, Umar Bhutta, Muhammad Imran, Afraz, Muhammad Murtaza, M.Shahzaib Khan, Suhail Riaz, Abdul Wahab.
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Pakistan National Hockey Team Staff and Adminstration:
| Position | Name |
| Head Coach: | Siegfried Aikman |
| Manager: | Syed Sameer Hussain |
| Assistant Coach: | Syed Sameer Hussain |
| Goalkeeping Coach: | Bob Johan Veldhof |
| Video Analyst: | Nadeem Khan Lodhi |
| Physical Instructor: | Daniel Berry |
FAQ:
Pakistan hockey team ranking?
Currently Pakistan are ranked 17 with 1495.19 points.
Pakistan hockey team captain?
Muhammad Umar Bhutta is the captain of Pakistan men’s national Field Hockey team.
Is Pakistan Hockey team Qualify for Hockey World Cup 2023?
No, Pakistan failed to qualify Twice for Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 in India Bhubaneshwar.
