Shedding weight, Karthi Selvam back in India hockey team fold
However, he was out of reckoning since then before securing his entry into the 24-member squad to Perth.
'It feels good to get a chance after a long time. After the Asian Champions Trophy, I was not part of the Indian camp, so I did not train regularly due to which I put on a lot of weight. Being a forward, fitness is very important, and I have worked hard in the last one year to be fit. I see a lot of improvement and think that I have reached the standards to be part of the Indian team,' Karthi told TOI over a call.
Karthi returned to the core probables group for the national camp earlier this year and was part of several India 'A' tours to Europe. The performances in those tours could have landed him a spot in the India squad. 'After improving my fitness, coaches told me to work on my play from nine yards and work on footwork. The experience in the recent tour to Europe was productive as we got to compete with the main teams. I created several goal-scoring opportunities, and the coaches told me that I have improved my game,' Karthi added.
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With the Australian tour serving as a precursor to the Asia Cup, the World Cup qualifying competition, Karthi will be eyeing for a berth in the continental event. 'I do not have any pressure, but I have to make full use of the opportunity that I get in the four matches. I would like to execute what the coach wants and play for the team.'
One area of concern has been the lack of field goals and efforts are being put in to improve in this aspect. 'We are working on scoring field goals. We are focusing on specific inputs, such as how to score from the top of the D and how to build a good connection among the forwards. Field goals will come only if there is proper coordination between the forwards. From outside, I felt there was a good connection, but it was missing for a short period.
We created many chances but failed to convert them.'
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