THE KIDAMBI FAN CLUB If there was a distinct buzz about any Indian player, it was Kidambi Srikanth. Saina Nehwal found herself — poised to return serve — amongst an array of international names on the huge hoardings on Day 1. The result left the Serbians top of the standings with 15 points from seven games, two ahead of Ireland who lost ground after being held to a 1-1 draw in Georgia. On that occasion the deal fell through at the last minute with United, who had agreed to his departure, claiming Real failed to get their paperwork in order on deadline day. were given a further window of opportunity when debutant Sakala, 20, was dismissed for a second cautionable foul a minute later. In this case, we look for new direction by getting a new coach,” John said. Monday at Wembley would almost certainly secure at least a play-off spot for next year’s finals in Russia. But in the second half, Gujarat slipped and started leaking points to Prasanth Kumar Rai who took 14 raid points and two tackle points. Hockey India selection committee chairman Harbinder Singh too vouched for John and said the Australian has everything in him to produce results. The BCCI is expected to earn more than Rs 20,000 crore in the media rights auction.