Indian coaches are not good enough: Charlesworth - Australian hockey legend Ric C- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Australian hockey legend Ric Charlesworth is in favour of a foreign coach for India as he feels Indian coaches "are not good enough to fulfill the requirements" of the modern-day game.

In This Pic : Ric Charlesworth

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"I think India needs a foreign expert. I can say it from my experience that Indian coaches are not good enough to fulfill the requirements of modern hockey," Charlesworth said.

In This Pic : Ric Charlesworth

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Charlesworth's comments came two days after fellow Australian Michael Nobbs was prematurely relieved of his duties as India's chief coach because of non-performance.

In This Pic : Ric Charlesworth

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Nobbs, who took over the charge in 2011, was offered a five-year contract and handsome salary, but his association with Indian finally ended on a bitter note within 2 years.

In This Pic : Michael Nobbs

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Nobbs, thus became the fourth foreigner to be shown the door before completion of the tenure. Before Nobbs, Spaniard Jose Barsa, Charlesworth and Germany's Gerhard Rach coached the Indian side but were pushed out due to several issues.

In This Pic : Michael Nobbs

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