Rajpal denies pullout threat

8220;I have not spoken to any media representative since coming to Perth on February 3. All that appeared in papers back home is only to create confusion amongst the players and misunderstanding between the coaching staff and the players,8221; he said from Perth.

The player was quoted as saying that he had come to Perth to 8220;practice and not to waste time8221; and that 8220;self-respect was more important than his career.8221;

Rajpal8217;s denial comes as a surprise since the interview was recorded. Rajpal admitted that he had clarified his stance to the IHF bosses this morning and had told them that he was surprised to know about the media reports.