nil Kumble putting in his papers, the DDCA’s Cricket Affairs Committee did not consult any player before giving Bhaskar an extension. Harkeerat won the third game 11-8 before Aariv pocketed the fourth and final game 11-9 to win the title. In the other game Friday, Romania beat visiting Armenia 1-0. Continuing their fine form in the tournament, the Chandigarh Hockey Academy girls maintained their supremacy in the final. France wasn’t India’s first option as India headed into the home stretch of their preparations. We need to understand that the role of the coach is not what it used to be during our playing days. “It would be something very special to win here _ also given the anniversary _ but it would be a bad sign if we were only to try hard here and not anywhere else. Bhaskar will have a lot of pressing issues to address. Before that, Schumacher won five consecutive titles from 2000-04. We want players to do well for Delhi, and take the state forward in the process.