There’s consensus that she’d have given even Carolina Marin and Sindhu a run for their money. Her preparations had been quiet and two days before she began her campaign, India physio C Kiran was stretching her after a hard workout on the main courts. ng her first Grand Slam since the end of a drugs ban, to be given the showpiece court. she been beaten on Arthur Ashe Stadium but instead moved another step closer to a first career grand slam title. THE KIDAMBI FAN CLUB If there was a distinct buzz about any Indian player, it was Kidambi Srikanth. Whatever happens with Klopp, Coutinho will face a struggle to restore his reputation among supporter. Of course, there is a concern about the future after 2018. Yet Southgate played the 24-year-old wide on the right where he impressed with his speed but constantly strayed infield as England failed to stretch the home side. Jackie Steward said it would take at least a generation before drivers from Asia would be challenging for the championship. 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.