27 May,2015 07:46 AM IST | | PTI
Indian hockey team's chief coach Paul van Ass justified the decision, saying it was a tactical move aimed at trying out variations ahead of the Rio Games
Rupinder
New Delhi: Indian hockey team's chief coach Paul van Ass justified the decision, saying it was a tactical move aimed at trying out "variations" ahead of the Rio Games.
Rupinder
Rupinder's axing came as a shock for all and sundry as over the last couple of years he became an integral part of the Indian team and also formed a formidable duo alongside VR Raghunath in the side's drag-flick department.
"Of course, I am aware about that (only one drag-flicker in the team) but Jasjeet also has a good penalty corner. It's also time for us to try variations," the chief coach told reporters during a training session.
