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India’s Interim hockey coach David John admitted that he had "differences over selection process" with the ousted Roelant Oltmans but also clarified that it was not the only reason.
John, who was appointed High-Performance Director, took charge of the men's team as interim coach after Hockey India sacked Oltmans on Saturday, despite a largely successful four- and-half-years stint in India.
The decision was taken after a three-day meeting of the Hockey India High Performance and Development Committee.
Asked whether selection differences was the melting point for Oltmans' ouster, John said in the negative by saying it was not his decision, but an unanimous decision taken by the committee.
John also made it clear that he will like to get some of the senior players out of their comfort zones.
Replying to a query, John informed that the search for new coach will begin next week. John will be in-charge of the team till a suitable replacement is found for a smooth transition.
(With inputs from PTI)
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