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The following are the top/expected stories at 1730 hours.

EXPECTED STORIES Report of ISL match between Bengaluru FC and FC Goa in Bengaluru.

Preview of ISL match between ATK and Mumbai City FC from Kolkata. Preview of I-League match between Shillong Lajong and Gokulam Kerala from Shillong.

Report of Barcelona Spain Masters badminton tournament. Report of Syed Mushtaq T20 matches at various venues.

Report of India U-19 vs South Africa U-19 first Youth Test in Thiruvananthapuram.

STORIES ON WIRE

SPO-INDOPAK-ICC No note, no way BCCI can block Pakistan from World Cup: official

New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI) The Committee of Administrators (CoA) and the BCCI have not prepared any note seeking a ban on Pakistan at the upcoming World Cup and even if such a move is made, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is bound to reject it.

SPO-IND-WOMEN-LD PREVIEW Confident Indian women aim high against England in ODI series

Mumbai, Feb 21 (PTI) The aggressive Harmanpreet Kaur's injury-forced absence is likely to be felt but a confident Indian women's cricket team will look to make the home advantage count when it squares off against England in a three-match ODI series starting here Friday.

SPO-INDOPAK-LD GAVASKAR India lose by not playing Pak in WC, says Gavaskar; urges Imran to act

New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI) India stand to lose by boycotting Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup, feels former captain Sunil Gavaskar, who said the country can continue to "hurt them" by shunning bilateral ties.

SPO-IPL-DC-CEO Delhi Capitals appoint Dhiraj Malhotra as CEO

New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI) IPL franchise Delhi Capitals Thursday appointed former ICC employee Dhiraj Malhotra as their new CEO for the upcoming 12th edition of the league.

SPO-IND-PANDYA Stiff lower back rules Hardik Pandya out of Australia series, Jadeja named replacement

New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Thursday ruled out of the upcoming T20 and ODI series against Australia due to "lower back stiffness" with Ravindra Jadeja replacing him in the 50-over squad.

SPO-IND-WOM-KNIGHT We want to make history in India, says England skipper Heather Knight

Mumbai, Feb 21 (PTI) Reigning World Cup champions England want to create history by defeating India in their own backyard for the first time in an ODI series, said visiting team captain Heather Knight on the eve of the opening clash here Friday.

SPO-IND-WOM-RAJ Team focused on getting direct entry into 2021 World cup: Mithali

Mumbai, Feb 21 (PTI) Indian women's ODI team skipper Mithali Raj said the team is focussed on avoiding the qualifiers ahead of the 2021 World Cup but reckoned it will be a major challenge facing World Cup champions England in the absence of injured Harmanpreet Kaur.

SPO-TENDULKAR-PULWAMA Tendulkar to do push ups at IDBI Federal Marathon to support Pulwama martyrs' families

New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI) Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar will join thousands of runners during the IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for the families of the martyrs of the Pulwama terror attack.

SPO-SHOOT-WC-KARMAKAR Don't talk about my performance but I share my experience of 29 years with Mehuli: Karmakar

By Abhishek Hore New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI) Living with one of Indian shooting's most painful stories, Joydeep Karmakar is certain that his "phenomenally" talented protege, Mehuli Ghosh, has it in her to achieve what he could not by half a point: win an Olympic medal.

SPO-DEL PIERO Del Piero recalls 'great' time in India, rules out coaching stint in near future

Monaco, Feb 21 (PTI) Former Italy and Juventus great Alessandro Del Piero has ruled out a coaching role in the foreseeable future, including a stint in the Indian Super League, where he played last as a professional.

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