India, Aug. 14 -- The World Cup, which starts on Saturday, promises to be a spectacle of unprecedented scale.

For Belgian hockey icon Arthur van Doren, the August 15-30 tournament is not just a quest for global supremacy, but a fascinating tactical battleground where traditional powerhouses and rising forces will collide.

As teams prepare for the quadrennial showpiece, the defensive maestro has his eyes firmly set on competitors that could disrupt the established order, chief among them is the Indian hockey team.

For van Doren, India remains one of the most enigmatic and dangerous squads. While they possess the firepower and experience to dismantle any opposition, their ultimate success will hinge on one critical factor: consistency. ...