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

EXPECTED STORIES *Preview of ICC quarterly meet.

*Updated report of ISSF shooting World Cup in New Delhi.

STORIES ON THE WIRE: SPO-IND-PREVIEW

India eye series-saving win over Australia By Bharat Sharma

Bengaluru, Feb 26 (PTI) The focus remains firmly on the World Cup but India would also be desperate to ensure that a home series does not slip out of their grip when they take on Australia in the second and final T20 International here on Wednesday.

SPO-SHOOT-WC-JASPAL Shut the phone and stay disciplined: Jaspal to his young shooters

By Abhishek Hore New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) "Shut the phone and stay away from social networking," India's junior shooting coach Jaspal Rana Tuesday advised his wards, urging them to follow in the footsteps of Abhinav Bindra and not take "things for granted".

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From Drag-flicks to 'Tiki Taka': Hockey coach Harendra plans football coaching stint By Saumojyoti S Choudhury

New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) There is "nothing left in hockey" for him, says former India men's coach Harendra Singh, who is now planning to shift loyalties to football as he finds 'The Beautiful Game' quite similar to his "first love".

SPO-SHOOT-IND Shooting World Cup: Manu, Heena fizzle out in qualifications

New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) Big guns Manu Bhaker and Heena Sidhu belied expectations and failed to qualify for the final of women's 10m air pistol on a lacklustre day for India in the ISSF World Cup here Tuesday.

SPO-FOOT-WOM Turkish Women's Cup football: India look to return to winning ways against Uzbekistan

New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) India would look to return to winning ways when it takes on Uzbekistan in the opening match of the Turkish Women's Cup football tournament in Alanya, Turkey on Wednesday.

SPO-IND-KRUNAL Have taken lot of heart from almost defending 126: Krunal

By Bharat Sharma Bengaluru, Feb 26 (PTI) India all-rounder Krunal Pandya on Tuesday insisted that the team has not lost momentum despite losing the series opener and instead taken a lot of heart from "almost defending" 126 at Vizag.

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Former shooters have a hand in India's recent upsurge: Lazlo Szucsak By Abhishek Hore

New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) India's former rifle coach Lazlo Szucsak feels the likes of Gagan Narang and Suma Shirur, by taking to mentoring and coaching, are playing an influential role in shooting's recent upsurge.

SPO-IND-CUMMINS From one class act to another: Cummins praises 'fast and accurate' Bumrah

By Bharat Sharma Bengaluru, Feb 26 (PTI) In-form Australian pacer Pat Cummins on Tuesday could not help but praise another fast bowler on the top of his game -- Jasprit Bumrah, saying the Indian's pace and accuracy has made him a serious threat in all three formats.