TRANSFERS THAT DIDN’T HAPPENDespite speculation and expectations of certain players making moves, and with many suitors in place, some deals never took place. The selectors, however, will have to decide whether to have him as a captain or purely as an opening batsman. Only Karolina Pliskova and Elina Svitolina can deny the 2016 Roland Garros winner from reaching the top spot for the first time in her career. Gambhir, on his part, has also ruled out the option of moving out of Delhi, making himself available for selection. 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. Open’s big stage on Friday and delivered a sizzling performance by blowing past 18th-seed Caroline Garcia 6-0 6-4 to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. The youngster won the second game with the same margin before Gandhi made a comeback in the match. “It’s much more easier to come back and play, definitely, compared to first tournaments after my comeback,” she said. In a meeting with the sports ministry after the Games, the federation said Mestvirishvili had ‘outlived his usefulness’ and had to be replaced. Defender Ryan Bertrand made it 2-0 in the 85th and substitute Danny Welbeck got the third in stoppage time before Kane struck again.