Constant change of captains in bad taste, says Gurbux

LONDON: The constant change of captains in the Indian hockey team is in bad taste and defies logic, feels Olympian and former India captain Gurbux Singh. The highest capped Indian player Sardar Singh, who led India to a silver in the Azlan Shah, was ‘rested’ and the baton was handed to 28-year-old goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who led the side to a historic silver in the Champions Trophy. Sardar returned to lead in a six-nation Spain tour where India secured a solitary win and after return, Hockey India named the Kerala goalkeeper the captain for the Rio Olympics. “It’s in a bad taste. I’m not blaming any player. But you should decide whoever it may be one year in advance for a big event like Olympics,” the 80-year-old said.