INDORE, May 22: Demanding Indian Hockey Federation Chief K.P.S. Gill’s resignation from the post of selection committee chairman, former hockey Olympian Aslam Sher Khan said Punjab's monopoly over the game was resulting in neglect of other talents.

“Dr Gill has taken possession of IHF for past 12 years and the country notched up no achievement in the game during his tenure. He should leave selection committee chairmanship to a specialist. Dr Gill's irrational decisions are jeopardising Indian hockey,” he said.

Last month, Aslam Khan quit as the committee's member and said a stifling atmosphere was the reason.

“Dr Gill maintained his influence by seating other retired police officers in state units. There is a need for an industrialist to occupy IHF chief's post. In 1940s, late J R D Tata assumed reins. I suggest names of Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani,” he added.

Stressing on a top-class foreign coach for Olympics preparation, Aslam Khan pointed out that a foreign cricket coach led to end of nepotism in that game, a develop professional approach and elp emerge positive results.

“In hockey, our former players cannot explain intricacies of technique and strategy required on artificial turf,” he felt.

—Agencies