Indian Striker Shivendra Singh suspended for 3 matches

Indian Hockey striker Shivendra Singh has been slapped a three-match suspension for deliberately hitting a Pakistani player last match.

"Shivendra was found deliberately hitting a Pakistani player in the eye in last night's match which earned him a three-match suspension," International Hockey Federation (FIH) spokesman Arjen Meijer said.

Indian team management on Monday appealed to the World Cup tournament director against the suspension.

Shivendra is a crucial cog in the forward-line and he opened India's account against Pakistan on Sunday by scoring from a rebound.

India play Australia in the next Pool B match on Tuesday, followed by ties against Spain (Thursday) and England (Saturday).