This chopping and changing will not be good for the consistency of the team. Australia eventually lost the series 2-1 but Lehmann hinted that O’Keefe could be rushed back into the playingside. ed if he committed a “major offense” during his first-round singles loss. They do not have knowledge of hockey and are from business or political background. Dhruv Kapila and Mithula U K and Sanjai Srivatsa Dhanraj and Srishti Jupudi also bowed out of the event. He said that India has no dearth of talent and can be a force in world hockey. Pliskova, runner-up at Flushing Meadows last year, would have lost her world number one ranking had . Players remain the focus through the week, even as Okuhara is declared the queen of shuttle. But they must show themselves and the fans something tomorrow and that means winning. “There are times when I’d like to see more competition.