But for months the national hero — now fourth in the world rankings — has been a shadow of his former self. There’s a really good feel around the club,” captain of the winning side Daniel Christian said. The ground is in the process of a controlled evacuation. The incident took place in the 69th over after which the players were sent back to the dressing room. Having sewn up top spot in Group B of Asian qualifying, Japan can afford to ease off against the second-placed Saudis. “This will be good for our country’s tourism. Australia’s 2-0 loss away to Japan last week put their qualifying hopes on a knife edge. Halilhodzic has rested captain Makoto Hasebe and also left Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagaw. aly hold FranceRafael Nadal to return for Spain against Germany in Davis CupRafael Nadal pulls out of Indian Wells, Miami Open with injuryRafael Nadal insisted that tennis chiefs were wrong to wait three days before kicking controversial Italian Fabio Fognini out of the US Open for a vile, sexist tirade at a female umpire. Yet there was little disharmony evident on the field against Australia at Saitama Stadium, where Hal.