According to sources, John became heavily involved in team selections and added six players to the squad for India’s Europe tour last month against Oltmans’ wishes. Badminton in Asia comes with its superstitions and a Japanese expat believes fans ruined Long’s campaign by chasing him for autographs. Oltmans said that those taking the job from the outside are well aware of the challenges that come with it and he was no different. Getting that correct blend would no doubt spark the imagination of supporters wearied by years of under-achievement. Dick Advocaat tells Dutch to forget French hammering. It was the second time India had lost to Malaysia this year while the team was unable to beat Canada at last year’s Olympics as well. the answer and Southgate will regard identifying a skilful midfield controller as a priority, assuming the expected qualification is achieved. Striker Aleksandar Mitrovic shaved the outside of the post with a close-range header as some Serbian fans ran up the terraces for cover from bursts of driving rain. Roelant Oltmans sacked: 23rd hockey coach fired in 23 years; says 'can't change system'. In women’s doubles, Ramya Venkatesh Chickmenhalli and Trisha Hegde and Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker crashed out of the tournament.