Google Images It's a situation no sportsperson should ever find himself in, by playing in the World Series Hockey tournament at the risk of forfeiting his Green shirt. Caught between the i nsecurities stemming from advancing age, finance and limited opportunities of playing competitive hockey in Pakistan have forced the player to choose WSH even at cost of national representation in olympics. PHF Website The PHF’s stance was in accordance with the FIH's wishes that since the WSH was being organised by the unrecognised hockey body, the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF), it was illegal. This dilemma reminds me Indian Cricket League recently and Kerry Packer in 70s and responses made by our national heroes of the most popular and sponsored game in Pakistan. They were also banned but later an apology letter allows them to wear Green Caps. History might repeat itself in this case. Google Images Financially cricketers a...
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