Resignations Of The National Hockey Team Turned Out To Be Temporary

Following the poorest performance in Hockey World Cup the resignations of the national hockey team turned out to be temporary and five days after the retirement the players took back their resignations. Captain Zeeshan Asharf however maintained that he would make his decision on return from India.

Federal Sports Minister Ejaz Jakhrani has directed the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) not to accept the resignations submitted by the entire hockey team following their dismal performance in FIH World Cup. The federal minister met with the team, which finished last in the 12-nation tournament.

Later, Jakhrani told media that players could not perform better due to bad luck and the fatigue after playing constant hockey ahead of the World Cup.
Jakhrani made no comments on Asif Bajwa’s case. He added that “We will have to work together to save the hockey in Pakistan, he said, adding that former players will also be consulted in this regard.”