Even as star drag-flicker Sandeep Singh’s omission from both the Indian teams — the first for the Hockey World League Round 2, to be played in Delhi (February 18 to 24), and for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia (March 6 to 17) — surprised many, Hockey India general secretary Narinder Batra felt there was nothing to be alarmed about.

Sandeep Singh has been omitted from both the Indian squads. Pic/Suresh KK