THE KIDAMBI FAN CLUB If there was a distinct buzz about any Indian player, it was Kidambi Srikanth. But she has responded to the decision by the US Tennis Association by knocking out world number two . “We allknow India is not the easiest of countries to work – especially in the sporting sector because of a host of issues. 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. Pliskova, runner-up at Flushing Meadows last year, would have lost her world number one ranking had . They have just a single point with three games to play. 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. To an extent, Coutinho was caught up in a wider game that involved Liverpool making a public stand t. Philippe Coutinho faces tough job winning back hearts at Liverpool. No one’s going away anywhere yet, Viktor’s just gotten started — and his fans promise to traverse many lands following his exploits.