Defender Birendra Lakra, unfortunately, had to miss Rio Olympics due to injury, but we had ready replacements - Harmanpreet Singh and Surender Kumar. They did better because they got the exposure of playing ahead of Olympics. That's the magic of rotational system.
More Quotes by P. R. Sreejesh
It's difficult to love a goalkeeper. He is invisible, and is only in the limelight when he makes a blunder.
We have a very good history in hockey and when I look back into my own career, I know I do have a lot of FIH medals, I have medals almost in every tournament but not one in World Cup or Olympics.
Experience. I have that in abundance and that is what I can share.
The best part of any game is that we forget all that happens outside the field when we play, it is a game and we give our best.
Every tournament is important to me and I need to give my best.
Since 2012, we have had only consultant coaches. They fine-tuned my basics.