The former captain of the Pakistani hockey team, Olympian Shehbaz Sr. has said that if there is a chance to go to India, one should definitely go.
Talking to the media in Lahore, Shahbaz Sr. said that nothing has changed in Pakistan’s hockey situation.
He added that last seen competing at the Commonwealth Games, players still played at a slow pace, not moving fast.
Shahbaz senior said that the technique of playing on astro turf has changed.
The former captain said that the improvement of Pakistan team and Pakistan hockey will take time.
He also opined that it will be beneficial to go to India to play the Champions Trophy, if you get a chance to go to India, you should definitely go, you will get ranking points.
Shahbaz senior said that the matches against India are thrilling, the players will get confidence and exposure which will be of great benefit.
It should be noted that a few days ago Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has sought permission from the government to send the team to India.
According to Secretary PHF Haider Hussain, a letter has been written to Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) for NOC regarding sending the national team to India.
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