Pakistan To Debut In FIH Pro League 2025-26 As Tensions Simmer, Two India Clashes Confirmed

Pakistan's inclusion comes after New Zealand, winners of the 2024-25 FIH Nations Cup, decided to opt out of the tournament. As the runners-up at the Nations Cup in Malaysia, Pakistan were next in line for promotion and have accepted the vacant spot. The Green Shirts, three-time Olympic champions and four-time Hockey World Cup winners, will now feature alongside some of the biggest names in world hockey. Their participation also guarantees two high-voltage India vs Pakistan encounters.