asija Sevastova, opened up a 3-0 lead and ended the contest on the first match point when the American sent a backhand wide. Norway won 2-0 at home to Azerbaijan in a game that did not affect the qualification picture. 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. Their forwards started the match on an attacking note and made some threatening sallies into the opposition half. Strawberry Fields School, Sector 26 claimed the third spot in the championship with an one-side 46-16 win over St Anne’s School, Sector 32. Going forward, both Gambhir and Bhaskar will have to work in unison, if they want to help Delhi progress to the Ranji Trophy knockouts. All I can say is that players’ performances will be evaluated and will be followed closely. It is the chief coach’s job to improve the technique,” Sushil said. Their efforts soon paid dividends when Sonu scored a field goal in the 16th minute of the match. Sporting a leather-collared black dress encrusted with crystal, Sharapova made a rock star entrance on a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium to close the night session.