That said, the grass is not green everywhere ... He has even met with Hockey India representatives and Dilip Tirkey, its President. "We have spoken to Hockey India. Our people had a meeting ...

The surface that match was played on — grass — also doesn't exist today. At least, officially. That's how long India's passionate hockey-loving public have had to wait for a day like this.

It's a testament to the men's Hockey India League's quality that just one point separated the top four teams going into the semifinals. Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, who finished on top with 19 ...