Rajgir, Aug. 28 -- Ahead of his team's Asia Cup clash against China, Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton expressed hope that the hosts would be able to "keep the pressure on" throughout the tournament and added how his team has been preparing and adjusting to weather at home following a tour of Australia.

India will kickstart its Asia Cup hockey campaign against China on August 29. The final will be played on September 7. The Men in Blue are a prolific presence in the tournament, having won it thrice in 2003, 2007 and 2017 and finishing as runners-up five times. They are featured in Pool A alongside Japan, China and Kazakhstan.

Team India had a disappointing end to their FIH Pro League campaign this year in June, finishing in eighth ...