In a significant turn of events, the Pakistan men's hockey team has departed for Egypt to compete in the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, but they are facing internal strife due to the appointment of Khawaja Junaid as head coach. Junaid, who was banned for life in 2023 following a major blunder that led to Pakistan's elimination from the Asia Cup, has not garnered the support of the players, who had hoped for the appointment of Dutchman Roelant Oltmans instead. Captain Ammad Shakeel Butt reportedly reached out to PCB chairman Moshin Naqvi for intervention, but received no response, highlighting the political complexities surrounding the team's management. The players are reportedly disgruntled with the interim arrangements, which they feel do not adequately address their needs as they prepare for the qualifiers, where they are placed in Pool B alongside Austria and China.
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Pakistan Men'S Hockey Team Faces Strife Before Egypt Qualifiers
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The Pakistan men's hockey team heads to Egypt for World Cup Qualifiers amid turmoil over coach Khawaja Junaid's controversial appointment, while the PHF seeks to revitalize the sport through reforms.
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