Australia lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup for ninth time

Australian hockey team registered a thumping victory over India in the final to lift the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup for the ninth time on Saturday.

The dominant Australian team defeated India 4-0 with Thomas William Craig and Matt Gohdes scoring two goals each.

Craig struck in 25th and 35th minute, while Gohdes scored in 43rd and 57th minute.

India made it to the final after beating Malaysia 6-1 on Friday.

India stamped their authority on the hosts to finish ahead of New Zealand in the standings in a must-win last round-robin league fixture.