Sardar Singh, who also led the Indian team during his 314-caps-long career spread across 12 years, received a call from Hockey India a couple of weeks ago. The next thing the hockey world knew was that Sardar was appointed as the coach of the India 'A' men's team.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/former-india-captain-sardar-singh-surprised-but-looking-forward-to-dugout-days-as-india-a-coach/articleshow/90100659.cms