India start their campaign World League Final against Australia on Friday. Sample this: Not counting bilaterals and Asian opponents, India have played 46 competitive matches since the 2014 World League Finals. There has never been such an unpredictable time in world hockey. His — as Hockey India put it — lack of ambition and unwillingness to give young players a chance saw him getting the boot two months ago. For India, he knows, this tournament is more about find its true place in world hockey.

Source: Indian Express November 30, 2017 21:42 UTC