Ever since dropping star player Rani Rampal first from the World Cup and then the Commonwealth Games, one thing Indian women's hockey head coach Janneke Schopman has stressed on is not looking back.
But after three matches, especially the 1-3 loss to England on Tuesday, one is left wondering if the process of passing the baton has remained incomplete. Be it anchoring the midfield, inspiring confidence in testing times or being the pivotal playmaker, Rani's absence has been felt all too often.
