Australian hockey legend Michael Nobbs has passed away

• Former India hockey coach and Australian legend Michael Nobbs has passed away at the age of 72.
• Michael Nobbs was associated with Indian hockey as the head coach of the Indian men's team during the 2012 London Olympic Games.
• He took over the coaching responsibilities of the Indian men's hockey team in 2011 after India failed to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
• As a player, Michael Nobbs represented Australia internationally and played 76 international matches between 1979 and 1985.
• He was an integral member of the Australian hockey team that participated in the 1981 Hockey World Cup held in Bombay.