I love hockey

Is it just me, or is Indian hockey quietly going through a genuine renaissance? The Punjab Cup, which concluded recently, saw us hold our own against Germany and Holland, which until recently was unthinkable. When I was growing up, Zafar Iqbal was as big a star as Kapil Dev and Socrates (the footballer). And deservedly so. Now, the Indian team is touring Down Under and word is, hotter than a bush fire (no disrespect to the deceased in the recent blazes). I would be thrilled to see Indian hockey on par with cricket. It’s a better game for sure.