How India fared vs the world No 1 in Rourkela

The conversion remains one of the top problem areas but another concern raised its head during the match. As was the case against Spain, their basic skills – trapping and passing – let them down.(Credit: Hockey India)

In a series of experiments that the FIH Pro League has been, this was one of the more profound ones for it had a domino effect on other areas of the field. Amit Rohidas had to step in and marshal the defence. Sumit played one of his best games in an India shirt. Jarmanpreet Singh imposed himself on the right. Rotating, inter-changing and constantly on the move, not just in the defence but different parts of the field, although the coordination wasn’t always smooth – when India got going, it was a spectacle. (READ MORE)