Pakistan

Is Local Best For National Teams When Appointing Coaches?

Appointing a foreign coach to be in charge of a nation’s international team in today’s sporting world is a common occurrence. To many the appointment is seen a recipe for success, however such a move can in fact be fraught

The Perfect Start

It was bold and it was brave. That was how many summed up the International Hockey Federation’s decision to launch a home and away League for International men’s and women’s teams. Rugby had mulled over such a concept, Cricket had

How the Mighty Have Fallen

It was sad to wake up this morning and read the news that Pakistan’s Hockey team had withdrawn from the FIH Pro-League. It was sad, but came as no surprise. Some may ask why it was sad. To this writer

Coming Full Circle

They say that Fashion comes around again if you wait long enough. Does the same apply to sport? Well it would appear that it does in the world of Hockey. The FIH Pro League is about to commence this weekend.

Cook Opens a Can Of Worms

Former England cricketer and Captain Alistair Cook has been awarded a Knighthood in the New Year’s Honours list in England. Some feel that this is just reward for a career opening the batting for England and Essex. Yet judging by