A freak injury to India’s no. one hockey goalkeeper on the eve of the European tour has come as a bad news. Baljit’s eye injury has upset his team mates, one among them is PR Sreejesh, who replaced Baljit’s slot in the team. Chennai based Indian Overseas Bank goalkeeper Sreejeesh has got a call in those trying circumstances

S2h spoke to Sreejeesh on his recall:

The news came as a shock to Sreejeesh who was in Chennai, who termed it ‘unfortunate’ and Sreejesh is praying for Baljit’s speedy recovery. “Replacing him in this background is difficult to digest but to do my best in the tour will be my of thanking him.”

Recollecting his his equation with Baljit, he said that Baljit is a very warm-hearted human willing to share and impart his skills & knowledge to a fellow goalkeeper like me.

“Baljit shared match experiences simulating match situations whilst also helping me in my mental and physical preparation. Baljit also assisted in tips to stay calm and focused”.

Professing ignorance on his being sacked for the recent Junior World Cup, Sreejesh maintains that he is in top form and well prepared for the rigours of the demanding schedule ahead, instead of wasting time and energy on a thing that is past.

Good spirit