India vs Pakistan: Thank you Indian hockey team for an early Diwali gift, says Virender Sehwag

New Delhi: The Indian men's hockey team's third win over Pakistan this year turned out to be an early Diwali gift for the fans back home, including former India batsman Virender Sehwag, who was quick to express his feelings after the team's 3-1 win in a match of the Asia Cup 2017 being held in Dhaka. 

"Congratulations India on beating Pakistan 3-1 in #AsiaCup2017 #INDvPAK . Thank you for the advance diwali gift @TheHockeyIndia," Sehwag tweeted. 

Earlier this year in June, India hammered the archrivals 7-1 and 6-1 in two matches of the Hockey World League Semifinals in London.

Congratulations India on beating Pakistan 3-1 in #AsiaCup2017 #INDvPAK . Thank you for the advance diwali gift @TheHockeyIndia — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 15, 2017

Joining Sehwag in congratulating the Indian team was his fellow cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman.

Splendid effort by the #MenInBlue! What a start to the festive season. Thanks, @TheHockeyIndia for putting a big smile to our face #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/bpnUzUbcJo — sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2017

Wonderful effort from @TheHockeyIndia to beat Pakistan 3-1 in Asia Cup Hockey. The whole nation is proud of you.#INDvPAK — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 15, 2017

The 3-1 win on Sunday helped India finish on top of Pool A in the Asia Cup as they progressed to the Super-4 stage of the tournament. India have won the Asia Cup twice, but their last title-winning effort came 10 years ago in 2007.