May peace & joy find all of us on this very special day. But a cursory glance at India’s preparations reveal a different story. TRANSFERS THAT DIDN’T HAPPENDespite speculation and expectations of certain players making moves, and with many suitors in place, some deals never took place. Not surprisingly, the visas did not arrive in time, which forced India to withdraw. Their forwards started the match on an attacking note and made some threatening sallies into the opposition half. Sonu propels Chandigarh Hockey Academy to title win. Tarini was the top scorer for the winning team as she netted 20 points. Sharapova, who made her comeback in April after a 15-month ban following a positive test for meldoni. US Open 2017: Maria Sharapova battles past Sofia Kenin to reach fourth round. All I can say is that players’ performances will be evaluated and will be followed closely.