The 22-year-old struck twice in the 21st minute with two excellent field goals after the first quarter ended with the teams yet to score.In the second half, Australia hit back through Willis and Mitton but Raghunath's goal ensured the deadlock was snapped quickly. The final quarter was a tense period in which defenders on both ends were made to scurry but India did enough to shut the door on Australia.After scoring four goals during the ACT, Tuesday's performance against Australia was another feather in the car of Yousuf, who was born into hockey. His father Mohammed Yousuf, grandfather Khuda Dad and uncle Sameer Dad have each represented India.The Kangaroos are the No 1 ranked hockey team in the world. In the span of ten days, they beat New Zealand to lift the Trans-Tasman Trophy in Auckland and the Four Nations in Melbourne. India are ranked sixth.The second Test is on December 1.
Source: Times of India November 29, 2016 09:11 UTC