India146;s PC problem: Screen goes blank

The importance of converting PCs in modern hockey has hit on the head during this tournament. Out of the 18 matches played in the tournament so far, 13 were decided by PCs. And without doubt drag-flick was the variation most used and proved to be the most effective weapon. Pakistan benefitted the most as 8216;drag-flick king8217; Sohail Abbas has been the highest scorer. With eight drag-flick goals 8211; two hat-tricks included 8211; meant he almost single-handedly took Pakistan in the final.

And since none of the Indian PC specialists were in the same quality, the team ended with the wooden spoon in the tournament. After Jugraj Singh8217;s injury, the Indians have failed to find a suitable replacement. The only PC expert who wasn8217;t there in the KL tour happens to be Dilip Tirkey. But since Tirkey opts for the obsolete straight hit 8211; and not the in vogue drag-flick 8211; India8217;s search for an elusive PC expert hasn8217;t ended.