Asked whether the think-tank asked feedback from players on Oltmans, Govinda said senior players had vouched for more involvement in team planning and strategy. Oltmans is the 23nd coach to be sacked by India’s hockey federation in the last 23 years. The first session had to be stopped and restarted only after the next two hours. SLAMS FOR SMASHES Badminton is keen on getting its circuit jazzed up, and though everything’s going quite smooth if you ask us, the sport wants to create tennis like Grand Slams. But 19-year-old Enock Mwepu, also making his international debut, came on to score on the counter in the final minute to make sure of home success. ce that was accompanied by expletive-sprinkled jeers from their watching supporters. I understand that, if we don’t score until late, the game feels different for everybody. The board said there would be no further comment until the process is completed. ys’ grand slam title at US OpenUS Open 2017: This has been one of the best seasons of my career, says Rafael NadalFabio Fognini was suspended from the U. All but one of Australia’s 20 wickets in the series opener fell to spin, and the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadiumpitch in Chittagong is expected to favour slow bowling.