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

Feeble defence was a dampener: It’s an open secret that the Indian defence wears a fragile look. And the world league campaign was another platform to further vindicate that line of thinking.

FILE PHOTO: Kirandeep Kaur (L)

The team was without drag-flicker Jaspreet Kaur, who was named the Player of the tournament in the Hockey World League Round 2 event in New Delhi. India were also without Joydeep Kaur and the absence of the duo put immense pressure on over hundred match experienced Kirandeep Kaur.

Young Deep Grace Ekka put up a brave show but she lacked adequate support as the Indian defence allowed the rival forwards to make merry for the most part of the tournament, which had a big say in denting the confidence of the girls.