Not afraid of being physical
The Indians have been rubbing shoulders with the big boys in both the hypothetical as well as literal sense. They have had an air of confidence about them and have not been afraid of dishing it out with their physical play. This feels like a reflection of the Roelant Oltmans coaching which has enabled them to come out of their shell and play to their best although at the risk of stepping over the line on a few occasions.
However, going forward, they will have to keep an eye on their aggressive side. In the game against Argentina, India ended up with three green cards and another yellow, and a stern warning for Surinder. This meant that India played 11 of the 60 minutes with only 10 men, which will be punished when they meet against the big boys going forward.
Giving your all can never be frowned upon. But, the Indians should learn to harness their energy. Controlled aggression is the call of the day and hopefully. the Indians will be able to channelise their aggression better in the games to come.
