Sports Highlights

The following are the top/expected stories at 1700 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES

ISL *Report of India vs Australia second T20I.

*Report of Jamshedpur vs Bengaluru FC *Preview of FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC.

I-LEAGUE

*Preview of Real Kashmir vs East Bengal *Preview of Gokulam vs Aizawl FC.

*Preview of Mohun Bagan vs Indian Arrows. *Badminton report of German Open.

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-IND-WOM-PREVIEW Indian women eye clean sweep against England

By Nikhil Bapat Mumbai, Feb 27 (PTI) The series already in the bag, a confident India will look to complete a whitewash when they take on a beleaguered England in the third and final women's One-day International here Thursday.

SPO-SQUASH

Saurav enters quarters of World championship Chicago, Feb 27 (PTI) India's Saurav Ghosal made his way into the quarterfinal with a hard fought win over Wales player Joel Makin in the PSA World squash championship here.

SPO-GOLF-KAPUR

Rejuvenated Kapur excited to play with Fleming at New Zealand Open Queenstown, Feb 27 (PTI) Indian golfer Shiv Kapur is relishing the opportunity to play alongside close friend and former captain Stephen Fleming as he aims to establish himself as one of the genuine contenders for the 100th New Zealand Open starting Thursday.

SPO-SHOOT-MOWRER

In top tournaments, this American shoots in both pistol and rifle By Abhishek Hore

New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) If his mugshot on international shooting federation's webpage, in which he is sporting a French beard and long locks, does not set him apart, Nick Mowrer's ability to shoot in World Cups with both pistol and rifle surely does.

SPO-IND-WOM-JHULAN Enjoying playing in one format, says Jhulan

Mumbai, Feb 27 (PTI) Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami on Wednesday said quitting T20s has rejuvenated her mentally and physically and she is now enjoying playing the 50-over format.

SPO-RICHARDSON-INJURY Tye replaces injured Richardson in Australia squad

Bengaluru, Feb 27 (PTI) Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson was Wednesday ruled out of the limited overs tour of India due to a side injury with IPL regular Andrew Tye replacing him in the squad.

SPO-INDOPAK-JHULAN BCCI will take a call on Indo-Pak match: Jhulan on ICC Women's Championship game

Mumbai, Feb 27 (PTI) Senior pacer Jhulan Goswami Wednesday said that BCCI will decide whether the national team will play Pakistan in a bilateral series as a part of the ICC Women's ODI Championship after the Pulwama terror attack.

SPO-IND-WOM-KNIGHT Final ODI important as championship points are on line: Knight

Mumbai, Feb 27 (PTI) Having already conceded the three-match ODI series to India, England captain Heather Knight is now focussed on at least bagging two crucial points from the third and final game against the hosts to be played on Thursday.

SPO-SHOOTERS-IAF Shooters Ravi, Deepak asked to report by employers IAF

By Abhishek Hore New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) Done with the World Cup, shooters Ravi Kumar and Deepak Kumar Wednesday said they have been asked to report by their employers, the Indian Air Force -- a routine practice but they expect "instructions on protocol" in view of the escalating tension between India and Pakistan.

SPO-SHOOT-IND

Saurabh, Manu combine to shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed event By Abhishek Hore

New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) The trailblazing teenaged duo of Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker comfortably claimed the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event of the ISSF World Cup here Wednesday.