India, June 23 -- The India-Pakistan hockey rivalry returns on Tuesday in London as the two sides prepare to meet in the 2025-26 FIH Pro League. It will be their first-ever meeting in Pro League history, with the teams set to face off twice in the London leg on June 23 and 26. India head into the contest with momentum after impressive wins over the Netherlands and Germany in Rotterdam, while Pakistan arrive under pressure after a difficult campaign that has seen them lose all 12 of their matches so far.

Pakistan were not originally part of this season's Pro League but entered the tournament after New Zealand withdrew, allowing the Nations Cup runners-up to take their place. Their debut campaign, however, has been a struggle, and they are...