She was also undone by the tall Czech’s biggest weapon – her powerful serve. Pliskova won the next three games to close out the set. 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. India can be a strong contender in World cup and Asian Gamesbut you need to give enough time and free hand to the coach,” he said. ’ Like each of his predecessors, Oltmans too leaves the country disillusioned and miffed with the fe. Under him, India won a silver medal at the Champions Trophy last year for the first time in over thr. We had always set our target for 2017 Asia Cup and winning the Hockey World League Finals. Harbinder, however, denied rumours about any bad blood between John and Oltmans. 17;s run in the tournament with a 21-14 21-17 win over the Indian in the quarterfinal. It is notgood enough when you lose a Test match to anyone, but Bangladesh are tough at home.