Rohit was rested for the tour and his Mumbai buddy filled in the opening slot superbly, collecting the Man of the Series award. ’Gaining at least a point on Tuesday at Honduras is critical for the United States’ chances to qualify for an eighth straight World Cup. Hockey India says they want a ‘result-oriented’ coach… A result-oriented coach. A transfer didn’t happen for Mahrez and, with the winger unable to get to Zambia in time, Saturday’s qualifier didn’t go to plan for Algeria. Gareth Bale also went close with a left-foot shot to ignite a crowd desperate to see a rerun of Wales’ Euro 2016 heroics. That they all departed with unfinished business, and more than a few complaints, shows that the problem with Indian hockey may be organic in nature. I can only say that at least from the area where I come from, not too many people will be keen. The latter, an India Test legend, played just 86 ODIs and never featured in a World Cup during his 16-year-long international career. Wales remained in contention after beating Austria in Cardiff and trails Ireland by two points. ree kick, the other a dribble followed by a low shot which whistled past Gianluigi Buffon.