5 reasons why India won the Asia Cup 2017

#2 Attacking frontline

SV Sunil created plenty of chances in the opposition halves

Over the years, Indian hockey was severely crippled due to the lack of quality front line players who could alter the course of the game in a matter of moments.

But the current crop with the likes of Akashdeep Singh, Ramandeep Singh, SV Sunil have made heads turn up with their Flair and Tenacity. SV Sunil in particular, proved to be a nightmare to the defenders with his click passing and creative play.

Akashdeep and Ramandeep were clinical in front of goal with deft tap-ins and brilliant runs across the flanks.The margin of victories stand as a testament to their abilities.