India's failure may mean Rach gets the boot

Gerhard Rach is sure to lose his job after India failed to win a medal in the Champions Trophy.

Indian coach Gerhard Rach is almost certain to be on his way out after India failed to win a medal in the Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

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Indian Hockey Federation sources said the coach has been told in clear terms that the government was not happy with his effort.

Rach also confirmed that he had got a message from the Federation in this regard.

"Yes, I have got a message from (K) Jothikumaran saying that the government is not happy with my work and the performance of the team and it does not want to spend money on me," Rach told reporters here after his side's 2-3 loss against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy bronze medal play-off.

"We are leaving for India on Monday and I will be meeting the IHF chief (KPS Gill) on Tuesday," he said.

Rach took over from Rajinder Singh just before the Olympics and was asked to be with the team till the end of the Champions Trophy even though he did not sign any contract with the IHF.