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Journalism of Courage
After suffering back-to-back defeats, India would be keen to earn their first point when they meet Malaysia in their third league match of the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here tomorrow.
A new-look Indian team must get the frontline organised and tighten up the defence to have any chance of troubling the hosts, who are looking in good form in the seven-nation tournament.
In the losses against Germany and Pakistan, India conceded all the six goals through penalty corners, which must be a matter of concern for coach Harendra Singh.
Moreover, individualism rather than team effort has been the hallmark of the inexperienced side in competition so far and Harendra felt that a little combination coupled with clever overlapping of the linkmen should fetch them better dividends.
The coach also made clear that his side would be taking an attacking posture in tomorrow8217;s game. Malaysian coach Paul Lissek, on the otherhand, feels that India8217;s decision to play agressively would help his side.
8220;If India play an attacking game then it will definitely suit us as it will provide our forwards so much space,8221; said Lissek.
