New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Shivendra Singh, who scored the first goal for India in its match against Pakistan in the Hockey World Cup, has been suspended for three matches for hitting out at Pakistani players.

Singh has been charged for a verbal battle and commenting on the Pakistani players during the first match of the tournament.

The Indian frontline led by Prabhjot Singh, Shivendra Singh and Rajpal Singh spread havoc in Pakistani ranks with their fast-paced interchanges as Team India registered an emphatic 4-1 win in their first face off at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here on Sunday

Team India is all set to file a petition against Singh’s suspension. (ANI)