Five reasons for Indian women's hockey team's disappointing World League campaign

Captain Ritu Rani‘s poor form: Ritu Rani has been a bit like an old warhorse even though she is just 21. The so-called veteran’s alarming dip in form cost the team dearly. Ritu is a type of player who controls the midfield, rushes back to help the defence in crisis situations and also scores goals. It was hugely disappointing to see her flounder.

FILE PHOTO: Ritu Rani (L)

It was a sorry sight to see Ritu get repeatedly dispossessed by rival players whenever she was trying to orchestrate an offensive move or trying to wriggle her defence out of trouble. To put it honestly, Ritu failed to lead from the front.