Hockey India sacked Roelant Oltmans despite a largely successful four-and-half-years stint in India. The Dutchman, however, was taken aback with the sudden decision of Hockey India and said it was not in the best interest of the country. Foreign coach, equipped with experience, can do wonders provided given a long tenure,” said the coach who is a consultant with Ukraine women hockey team. returning to the international circuit later this year, after the Japanese enforced a strict ban on him when he was found gambling in a casino. The team has made significant progress and I just hope the process which I had set continues in the future,” Oltmans is quoted as saying by PTI. The players alleged that Oltmans ‘favoured a couple of players’ despite their poor form, which affected the morale of the team. 212; but will be aware of the unnamed “family friend” who was widely quoted in media reports as saying their relationship had fractured. Australia aim to salvage pride against Bangladesh. Jackie Steward said it would take at least a generation before drivers from Asia would be challenging for the championship. Those results, coupled with the team’s inability to beat the top nations, made Oltmans’ position untenable, according to Hockey India.