It summed up India’s woeful preparation, resulting in none of the 24 wrestlers crossing the quarterfinal stage of the world championships, which concluded in Paris last week. He was the captain for the Ranji Trophy last year, but vacated that spot for younger Unmukt Chand when he was away on national duty. Former all-rounder Madan Lal has his fingers crossed before the start of the season. TRANSFERS THAT DIDN’T HAPPENDespite speculation and expectations of certain players making moves, and with many suitors in place, some deals never took place. Ashish was also adjudged as the best boxer of the tournament. It was Edmund, however, who grabbed the early break to charge in front 3-0 on his way to taking the opening set. w it when he lost 4-6 7-5 7-5 6-4 against Argentine counter-puncher Diego Schwartzman in the third round on Friday. Engand maintained its two-point advantage over Slovakia, who beat visiting Slovenia 1-0. It’s rumoured that the French club had accepted the Gunners’ 92 million Euro offer, but Arsenal decided there was ‘not much time’ to complete the move. FC Goa will be bolstered by the addition of two new players.