All of them came with great fanfare and were touted as having the perfect credentials for the job. ” That’s how Gerhard Rach described the Indian hockey establishment when he parted company in 2005. On Sunday, in Colombo, he will get an opportunity to enjoy his batting against a listless Sri Lankan bowling attack. Despite trailing leaders Croatia and Iceland by two points before the match on Saturday, Ukraine tops the group after Finland beat Iceland 1-0. The questionsrevolved around last 12 months, going back to the Olympic Games and performances. makes surprise return to Spain squadDavid Villa leaves Atletico Madrid after ‘irresistible’ offer by MLS sideIsco underlined the embarrassment of riches in Spain’s midfield with an irresistible performance in his side’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Italy on Saturday which even had opposing coach Gian Piero Ventura eating out of his hand. Gareth Bale also went close with a left-foot shot to ignite a crowd desperate to see a rerun of Wales’ Euro 2016 heroics. Only the five group winners qualify for the World Cup. 1 ranking has never won a major trophy, either, but she is still in the running for one _ just barely. Here he lists out the reasons why it was time for Dutchman to go.