So from next year, four Super Series will be elevated to Slam status. 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. ce that was accompanied by expletive-sprinkled jeers from their watching supporters. But they must show themselves and the fans something tomorrow and that means winning. Hockey India, the sport’s governing body, decided to sack him following a three-day meeting of its 24-member High Performance and Development Committee. ured Adam Lallana and it was no real surprise when they scored three times late on against tiring opponents. After spending four years in India, the Dutchman was informed via a brief email on Saturday that his services as chief coach were no longer required. The transfer-that-never-was has evoked echoes of two years ago when Manchester United and Real Madrid fell out over the sale of David De Gea to the Spanish club. The players alleged that Oltmans ‘favoured a couple of players’ despite their poor form, which affected the morale of the team. Algeria are virtually out of the race after having qualified for the 2010 and 2014 finals, where they reached the round of 16.