The Socceroos take on Thailand in Melbourne knowing victory may not be enough to ensure an automatic place should Saudi Arabia defeat the Samurai Blue in Jeddah. The United Arab Emirates, currently fourth in the group following their win over the Saudis on Tuesday, also retain a mathematical hope. The Hyderabadi player is already out of the mixed doubles event with her Croatian partner Ivan Dodig. — Parineeti ChopraSeptember 2, 2017//platform. Cricket South Africa reported loss for fiscal year. o score his country’s winner in a World Cup qualifier against Austria on Saturday. Hasebe returned to coach Vahid Halilhodzic’s starting line-up on Thursday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in March. Rathore replace a pro-active Goel who had started off with controversies but since had been applauded by people and sportspersons alike. But for months the national hero — now fourth in the world rankings — has been a shadow of his former self. Win over the Samurai Blue in Jeddah will see Saudi Arabia seal spot in Russia.