Thailand, already eliminated from the World Cup running, are unlikely to offer as stiff a challenge . World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia still ‘crucial’ for Japan, says Shinji Okazaki. I’m not sure where sheis,” shot back Sharapova, adding she would be happy to play in parking lot if that is where she was scheduled. The top two teams from both Asian groups qualify directly, with the third-placed sides to battle eac. Fognini, the world number 26, had already been fined ,000 for the incident. The first three couples in the aforementioned list have been a much talked about combination of Bollywood celebrity and cricketer. The skipper has been joined on the absentee list by Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa, who was an unused substitute in Thursday’s match at Saitama Stadium. Rathore replace a pro-active Goel who had started off with controversies but since had been applauded by people and sportspersons alike. Love brewing between Hardik Pandya and Parineeti Chopra. Australia’s 2-0 loss away to Japan last week put their qualifying hopes on a knife edge.