The matches against India are a very important opener, says The Netherlands chief coach Max Caldas
He added that they will be cautious in planning the next six months to ensure their players are in the best shape despite being busy with the FIH Hockey Pro League
In all, 25 athletes have been nominated for this award from their respective sports by their international federations and in Rani's case, the FIH has recommended her name for the award
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup tournament will start from March 23 in Ipoh, Malaysia
Having lost 2-3 to Spain in their opening match on Saturday, the Indian team put up a spirited performance in a high-voltage second encounter in Murcia
Constant chopping and changing of coaches is a frequent phenomenon in Indian hockey and Harendra, who was appointed in May
High-Performance Director David John will be in charge till a suitable replacement is found