Getting a big-name foreign coach and sacking him after a few poor results would prompt others to think twice about coming to India and would be akin to papering over the cracks. I fought, I was there mentally and then I started to play much better,” said Nadal. I am aware that we have had four coaches in five years and I am sure that can upset the group. We also analyzed our performances at Azlan Shah, the three-nations after that and World League semifinals where we finished sixth out of 10. But it all went pear-shaped for every member of the Magnificent Seven. My expertise will be in physical preparation, mental preparation, nutritional and I will look at all. Hockey India says they want a ‘result-oriented’ coach… A result-oriented coach. But that’s set to change now after Shikhar Dhawan’s departure due to his mother’s illness. “He seems to be fit and fast and serving well. The result ended a run of five successive draws and left them on 11 points, two behind Ireland, who they will play in their final qualifier in Cardiff, and four off leaders Serbia.