India Falls 0-2 to Spain in FIH Pro League Opener, Slump Continues

• India suffered a 0-2 defeat against Spain in their FIH Men's Pro League opener, extending their poor run of form.
• Goals from Ignacio Abajo (6th minute) and Ignacio Cobos (36th minute) secured the victory for Spain.
• Despite creating promising chances, India failed to convert, while Spain capitalized on their opportunities with clinical finishing and disciplined defending.
• The Indian team, under new captain Hardik Singh, hoped to bounce back in the overseas leg after two defeats each against Belgium and Argentina in Rourkela.
• India will next face hosts Australia in the Hobart leg of the Pro League on February 22.