Lucknow, July 22: It is certainly a home coming for this young energetic goalkeeper of the Indian hockey team training here from yesterday. Devesh Chauhan, is not new to the Awadh culture or tradition, as he groomed here to become a reliable custodian of the Indian goal. The only player from up out of the 24 strong-probables to play in the coming champions trophy in Holland, Devesh claimed that he had generated passion for goalkeeping over the years and would continue to do so till he could. Incidentally, up also gave several other renowned players including wizard Dhyan Chand, Talking to reporters Devesh, who contributed much to the junior Indian side in 2001 to win the World Cup, maintained that his tenure as a student in the sports hostel in Lucknow had trained him well. The young Indian goalkeeper from Etawah, while attributing his success to coaches, said his performance in the last two international tournaments had proved that he deserved a place in the team.
Chief coach of Indian side Rajendir Singh said, Devesh does a fantastic job under the cross bar whenever he was given chance. ''he is hardworking and extremely committed to the game which are his main strengths,'' he added
Bureau Report.