WORLD OF SPORT

BRITISH No 3 Naomi Broady failed in her bid to qualify for the Miami Open after losing to New Zealander Marina Erakovic. Despite serving six aces to her opponent’s two, the 27-year-old lost the first set 7-5. Erakovic improved her service game in the second set to take that 6-4 and reach the first round proper.

Peter Handscomb batted for most of the last day for an unbeaten 72 as Australia salvaged a draw in the third test against India. Handscomb (right) faced 200 balls after going to the crease in the first session of the fifth day with Australia 63 for four. He guided them to 204 for six, ensuring Australia erased the

152-run first-innings deficit and ensure India could not grab victory. the series is level at 1-1 ahead of the final match, starting on Saturday at Dharamsala.