Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh equals former India captain Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 international appearances as India plays the Netherlands in the FIH Men’s Pro League opener in Rotterdam. All reports say India loses the match 2-3. The result is described as coming after a game in which India shows an improved performance and strong goalkeeping. Times of India specifically highlights goalkeeper Suraj Karkera’s saves as a factor in keeping India in the contest. The decisive moment, according to Times of India, is a late penalty corner conceded by India, which the Netherlands converts to secure the win. NDTV similarly reports the same scoreline and location and frames the match around Manpreet Singh’s milestone. Despite the personal achievement, India does not take points from the opening fixture, and the defeat follows the Netherlands taking advantage of late-game opportunities.