Bhopal, May 19 -- Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Head Coach Tim White has praised the growing talent pool in the country's underage national pathway, lauding India's U-18 coach Rani, during his scouting visit to the ongoing India-Australia U-18 exposure series in Bhopal.

White, who took charge of the U-21 national setup in Bengaluru nearly six weeks ago, emphasised the importance of building a strong connection between the youth tiers and the senior national team.

Tim White said he was keen to observe the U-18 group in Bhopal as it represents a key talent pipeline, adding that he has had positive interactions with coach Rani, who is doing an excellent job with the young team.

"I was incredibly curious to come to Bhopal and evaluate ...