Pakistan hockey team forgets gear, captain gets green card vs England

Pakistan's men's hockey team lost 1-4 to England in their FIH Men's World Cup 2026 opener, but the match was overshadowed by an administrative blunder: they left their penalty corner protective gear in the changing room. A player had to retrieve it, causing a delay that led to captain Abu Bakar Mahmood receiving a green card. Former captain Salman Akbar criticized the lapse, questioning the team's preparation.