Activities on the Hockey India, whose prospects seemed to have been hampered with the sudden withdrawal of two franchise, for the upcoming season have started.

Terry Walsh, who trained the team for the last season, which is also debut season for Kalinga Lancers, will not continue this year; Jude Felix, now with the national team is expected to succeed him.

As already reported, Indian cricket team captain, most visible face on the Indian horizon, has chosen to own, rather co-own a HIL Franchise, which gives continuity for Ranchi team.

MS Dhoni co-owned team will now be called Ranchi Rays