I have just scrolled through some of the messages sent.Some of them feel india would suffer against aus,ned,ger and spain.If india plays the way they play they can beat aus and spain.Defeating ger and ned is a different proposition not bcause they are invincible but because of other factors.Beating them would depend on the venue and the umpires.If it is a europian venue india will find it difficuilt as most of the decisions are unfavorable.Added to this is FIH's own contributions.As most of the comitee members belong to nedor other european countries they change and frame rule to their convenience.One such example was the penalty corner rule wherein a player can be substituted during a penalty corner.So their drag flicker remains seated in the bench until he was called for.Once non eurupean countries stated to take advantage of this rule it was removed.of course we havent been playing well but these things like umpiring and rules could affect the rhythm of even a good side.Even 10 years back we had a superb team.Ind and Pk used to be in top 4 but never in 1 and 2.These things has always prevented them to come up
RE:Hockey
by Ravikumar on Sep 11, 2007 08:41 PM Permalink
You are absolutely right. But can u show me some asians in World Hockey Federation ? at the top positions ? :0
