India will open their campaign in the elite HWL Final against world champions and title holders Australia in Pool B on Friday. The HWL final, in fact, will be the first real test for India's new chief coach Sjoerd Marijne, who took over just two months ago from the legendary Roelant Oltmans. Marijne might have tasted success in his first assignment -- the Asia Cup -- but the HWL Final will be a completely different ballgame for him. Amit Rohidas is another player who will be making a comeback, riding on his fantastic outing in the 2017 Hockey India League. As the reigning World, Champions Trophy, Oceania Cup, Hockey World League and Commonwealth Games title champions , few can dispute Australia's dominance in the game.

Source: dna November 30, 2017 13:07 UTC