Sardara was of the opinion that consistency would be big advantage for India to win the Champions Trophy. ``We have been following a game-plan, which has fetched us good results. We will continue with the same strategy and hope that it will work well in the Champions Trophy,`` said Sardara.

Asked about the missing of the guidance of former coach Terry Walsh, who formulated the new strategy, Sardara said the team is following a strategy not any individual. ``Rolet Oltmans has been with us for a long time and he has guided us as well as Terry Walsh. We have learned a lot from both of them. Now we want to execute their plans and win the Champions Trophy,`` signed off Sardara.

Meanwhile, the State Government, which has made special efforts to promote hockey in the state, worked with urgency to complete the infrastructure work for the mega event. ``The laying of the synthetic practice turf, which was the last facility required for the Champions Trophy, has been completed. Providing lights to the practice field will be completed in a couple of days,`` said Kalinga Stadium in-charge Barija Mohanty.

India will play their first match of the eight-nation tournament against Germany on December 6. Other six teams in the fray include defending champions Australia, Netherlands, Pakistan, England, Belgium and Argentina.
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TOP: Team India on its arrival in Bhubaneswar on November 27, 2014.
RIGHT: India captain Sardara Singh wth teammates in Bhubaneswar on November 27, 2014.