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The following are the top/expected stories at 1745 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES: *Report of IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals.

*Interview with Kidambi Srikanth *Copy on PV Sindhu.

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-IPL-DC-PREVIEW Dhoni's acumen versus Pant's power as CSK face Capital test

By Kushan Sarkar New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) The shrewd tactician in Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be plotting a rampaging Rishabh Pant's downfall when Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League encounter on Tuesday.

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Sindhu, Srikanth seek to reclaim India Open crowns By Amit Kumar Das

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to shrug off their erratic form and ensure an Indian sweep at the USD 350,000 India Open, which is shorn of star power this time.

SPO-IPL-YUVRAJ-PANT Important to groom Rishabh as he is the next big thing: Yuvraj Singh

Mumbai, Mar 25 (PTI) Risabh Pant is an outstanding talent and should be groomed properly so that he becomes the next big thing in Indian cricket, feels India's 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh.

SPO-VIJENDER Vijender injured in training, US pro debut delayed

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) Indian boxing star Vijender Singh's much-awaited professional debut in the USA, scheduled for April 12, was Monday postponed after he injured himself during a sparring session in Los Angeles.

SPO-IPL-YUVRAJ-RETIREMENT I will be first one to hang my boots when time comes: Yuvraj on retirement

Mumbai, Mar 25 (PTI) Yuvraj Singh's cricketing future has been a topic of discussion for some years now but the player said that he would be the first one to bid adieu when he feels that his time is up.

SPO-SHOOT-IND Sheeraz best-placed Indian in men's skeet, Kimberly Rhode wins women's event

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) Sheeraz Sheikh was the best-placed Indian with a score of 48 out of 50 in the men's skeet event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup in Acapulco, Mexico.

SPO-IPL-FLEMING Don't know what Dhoni will do after World Cup: Fleming

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming knew that Mahendra Singh Dhoni wanted to play the 2019 World Cup but he is not sure if the former India captain will continue playing international cricket after that.

SPO-IPL-MALINGA Malinga likely to play next two matches for Mumbai Indians

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) Lasith Malinga is likely to be available for the next two IPL matches for Mumbai Indians after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) softened its stance on the participation of the veteran pacer in a domestic ODI tournament.