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The following are the top/expected stories at 1815 hours.

EXPECTED STORIES Report of ISL match between NorthEast United and FC Pune City.

Interview of Zaheer Khan.

STORIES ON WIRE

SPO-INDOPAK Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties: R S Prasad

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Wednesday said those demanding Pakistan's boycott in the upcoming cricket World Cup are "justified" to some extent given that things are not normal between the two countries after the Pulwama terror attack.

SPO-BOX-AMIT-INTERVIEW Was desperate to pay homage to Pulwama martyrs with a medal: Armyman Amit Panghal

By Poonam Mehra New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) "It hurt a little bit more because I belong to the armed forces," said Indian boxer Amit Panghal as he dedicated his gold medal at the prestigious Strandja Memorial Tournament to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack.

SPO-SHOOT-WC-BHAKER

Doing extra work as I have board exams after World Cup: Manu Bhaker By Abhishek Hore

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) Aiming at an Olympic quota, Manu Bhakar says she is "putting in a lot extra" as she juggles between shooting and studies ahead of the World World Cup, which precedes her Class 12 Board exams.

SPO-BAD-PRANAAV My focus is to regain fitness ahead of Oly qualification: Pranaav

By Amit Kumar Das New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) Left to deal with fitness issues for most part of last season, India's doubles specialist Pranaav Jerry Chopra is aiming to return to his best form ahead of the Olympic qualification events.

SPO-ARCHERY

Top World Archery official to visit India next week to assess ground situation New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) A delegation of World Archery, led by its Secretary General Tom Dielen, is visiting the country next week to assess the Archery Association of India's (AAI) situation after a controversial election which is yet to be recognised.

SPO-ICC-ANSARI

ICC bans coach Irfan Ansari for 10 years for making 'corrupt approach' to Sarfaraz Dubai, Feb 20 (PTI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Wednesday banned UAE-based coach Irfan Ansari for 10 years after he was found guilty of making a "corrupt approach" to Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed in 2017.

SPO-ICC-WOM-WC

2020 ICC Women's T20 WC tickets to go on sale from Thursday Dubai, Feb 20 (PTI) Tickets for next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia will go on sale to the public from Thursday, coinciding with one-year countdown of the tournament.

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BCCI CEO Johri undergoes Gender Sensitisation Counselling New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) The BCCI CEO Rahul Johri underwent a gender sensitisation counselling session as recommended by lawyer Veena Gowda, one of the independent committee members who probed the sexual harassment allegations against him.

SPO-ISL-BENGALURU

Battle for top spot as Bengaluru face Goa Bengaluru, Feb 20 (PTI) Their play-offs berths already booked, Bengaluru FC and FC Goa take on each other in their Indian Super League match in a battle for the top spot here Thursday.

SPO-GOLF-SHUBHANKAR Shubhankar eyes another good show on return to WGC-Mexico

Mexico City, Feb 20 (PTI) India's Shubhankar Sharma said he will have to get the right mindset and also manage the course well to produce another good show at the WGC-Mexico Championship beginning Thursday.