This time, it might result in a first Test series win for Bangladesh in four years. That could put Syria, who are ahead of Uzbekistan on goal difference, in second place and grant them automatic passage to Russia. Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Syria, Uzbekistan and China all jostle for the remaining tickets. After several upsets in the tournament, that number has dropped to two with hard-hitting Spaniard Ga. Japan captain Makoto Hasebe to miss Saudi Arabia qualifier. jsMeet India's new sports minister .Ra_THORe, an Olympic athlete and silver medalist. Chasing a target of 239 runs, India had a new opening pair at the crease with Ajinkya Rahane opening. But he quickly made a successful comeback against Jessie Vargas in November, saying he still felt like a youngster. Second placed South Korea can qualify directly for an eighth successive World Cup appearance with a win over fourth-placed Uzbekistan in Tashkent. elterweight title to the 29-year-old on points Horn in a major upset in Brisbane on July 2.