Pillay146;s outburst

Indian skipper Dhanraj Pillay yet again was the centre of attention for his typical onfield outburst against a teammate during the match with Pakistan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament.

Pillay, for long the mainstay of the Indian team, threw a tantrum yesterday that did not go unnoticed. The 36-year-old flung his stick down in frustration and screamed at teenager VS Vinay after a promising move that the captain had initiated broke down, even as the Pakistanis launched a counter-attack.

However, Pillay later expressed regret for his behaviour during the half time of the match, which Pakistan won 3-2.

8220;Pillay realised that he was as much to be blamed for the move to be foiled by the Pakistani defence as Vinay himself,8221; Indian coach Harendra Singh said today.

8220;He is still a very special player, but it is in his nature to react on the field. So, I constantly talk to him and once he cools down, he realises his actions,8221; the coach said.