Belgium became the sixth nation to lift the World Cup trophy since its inception in 1971.

The Australians made a slow start but grew in confidence as the tournament progressed.

Tilak had scored 88 in Hyderabad’s mammoth first innings total of 457. Karnataka were all out for 313 in their first essay.

Indian hopes of lifting the World Cup title were shattered when the hosts lost their quarter-final clash 1-2 against the Netherlands.

Former India coach Scott Flemming led the event that was attended by more than 300 trainers from central Kerala.

Ace rally driver Gaurav Gill is competing in the final round of the Indian National Rally Championship that ends on Sunday.

Netherlands joined Belgium, Australia and England in the semifinals.

World no. 3 Belgium scored through Alexander Hendrickx (18th minute) and Tom Boon (50th) to register the come-from-behind win.

India have never defeated the Netherlands in the history of the Hockey World Cup but the coach refused to ponder about the same.

Monu Goyat top scored for Haryana Steelers with 11 points but couldn't save the team from being knockout of the play-off race.