4. Increase the penalty corner conversion rate
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Forward Ramandeep Singh has been rested for the trophy and vice-captain SV Sunil will do his best to extend his brilliant form from his previous outings when his team takes on the top sides from the world in London later this week.
Akashdeep Singh and Nikkin Thimmaiah give shape to an enviable forward lineup for India, but with formidable oppositions in question, it all boils down to the indispensable penalty corners that would settle the fortunes of the contenders for the 2016 Champions Trophy.
Raghunath’s execution will be crucial in each game as Talwinder Singh has already iterated how the key is to create penalty corner opportunities for our proficient drag-flickers to capitalise on.
Rupinder’s exclusion should be overcome efficiently by the veteran fullback and his counterpart Harmanpreet, who’s proved his mettle in national colours already. A higher degree of conversion in the opening games could put India in the driver’s seat towards the top two ranks that will face off in the championship tie on the final day.
