“The role of the coach is not what it used to be during our playing days. She told Vogue magazine last month about her “outrageous plan” to defend her title in Australia, where the year’s first grand slam will be played from Jan. The selectors will have to decide whether to have Gautam Gambhir as a captain or as an opening batsman. However, for the shorter formats, young Rishabh Pant took over the reins. They need to do well for Delhi, and do it on a consistent basis. Clubs can ultimately be kicked out of European competition for flouting the rules although until now UEFA has tried to negotiate settlements with offenders. In the boys’ final, hosts PML SD Public School ended the challenge of Vivek high School, Sector 32 with a 54-31 win. I think even yesterday, it was only Thursday but we were feeling, all the team, the drivers, the vibe of the tifosi and they were pushing us. 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 win now means that Bengal Warriors top the Zone B table.