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The following are the top/expected stories at 1830 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES: *Report of IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.

*Report of Indian Open badminton tournament. *Report of India vs Malaysia match in Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament.

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-IPL-2NDLD ASHWIN It was instinctive, don't know from where understanding of spirit comes: Ashwin on 'Mankading'

Jaipur, Mar 26 (PTI) Unapologetic about 'Mankading' Jos Buttler in an IPL match here, senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said his decision was "instinctive" and cricket laws should be reconsidered if what he did was against the 'spirit of the game'.

SPO-IPL-MANKADING-WARNE Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrasing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Jaipur, Mar 26 (PTI) Australian spin legend and Rajasthan Royals brand ambassador Shane Warne has come down heavily on Ravichandran Ashwin for 'Mankading' Jos Buttler in an IPL match here, calling his action "disgraceful" and against the spirit of the game.

SPO-IPL-MANKADING-UPTON Ashwin's actions speak for him: RR coach Upton lashes out

Jaipur, Mar 26 (PTI) A livid Rajasthan Royals coach Paddy Upton said Ravichandran Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Jos Buttler in an IPL clash here is a "representation" of the kind of person that the senior India spinner is.

SPO-IPL-KXIP-PREVIEW Kings XI Punjab face KKR in backdrop of Ashwin's Mankad moment

By Tapan Mohanta Kolkata, Mar 26 (PTI) Skipper R Ashwin is in the eye of a storm after 'Mankading' a rival player but a winning start will keep Kings XI Punjab upbeat when they face home favourites Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL fixture here Wednesday.

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In past meeting, it was decided not to 'Mankaded' batsmen as courtesy: IPL Chairman New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Indian Premier League Chairman Rajeev Shukla has claimed that IPL captains, including Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, had decided against 'Mankading' during a meeting held before one of the editions of the event.

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The match referee will decide: Rahane on Buttler's controversial dismissal Jaipur, Mar 26 (PTI) Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane refused to comment on India teammate Ravichandran Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Jos Buttler in an IPL clash here, leaving it on the match referee to take a call on the issue.

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Cricket world divided on spirit of Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) The cricketing world seemed divided in the 'spirit of the game' debate triggered by Ravichandran Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Jos Butter in an IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.

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Of Ashwin, Buttler and the spirit of 'Mankading' New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Jos Buttler has now been 'Mankaded' twice in his senior competitive career while Ravichandran Ashwin has hit the 'Bull's Eye' in his second attempt after an aborted one seven years back.

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Rohit Sharma extends association with Adidas New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) India batsman Rohit Sharma has extended his contract with the global sportswear giant Adidas.

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Rasikh Salam is going to be special in next 2-3 years: Yuvraj Bengaluru, Mar 26 (PTI) Impressed with his composure and control

over his swing, former India batsman Yuvraj Singh said J&K young fast bowler Rasikh Salam is going to emerge as a special player in the next two to three years.

SPO-IPL-MANKADING-BCCI BCCI has no intention to lecture Ashwin after 'Mankading' controversy: Official

New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) The Indian cricket board will not be "lecturing Ravichandran Ashwin on sportsman spirit" despite the furore that has been kicked up by his act of 'Mankading' Jos Buttler in an IPL game, a senior BCCI official said Tuesday.

SPO-BAD-IND-DISHA Houston-born Disha Gupta aims to carve her niche at Indian Open

By Amit Kumar Das New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) It's a tall order for anyone living in the United States to dream of playing with the elites of world badminton, primarily due to lack of quality training partners.

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Warne asks if Stokes 'Mankading' Kohli would be OK for Ashwin backers? Stokes says wouldn't do it New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Shane Warne asked if all those backing Ravichandran Ashwin would be fine with Ben Stokes 'Mankading' Virat Kohli. The Englishman tried to put the matter to rest, saying he wouldn't even attempt such a move.

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Indian football has grown exponentially in last few years: AIFF Sr VP New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) With the country set to host another FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2020, this time for women, the All India Football Federation senior vice president Subarta Dutta Tuesday said that the game has grown exponentially in the last few years.

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Kartik, Pranaav lead Indians into main draw at India Open New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Indian shuttlers expectedly dominated the qualifying round at the India Open with eight singles and 10 doubles pairs from the country securing berths in the main draw here on Tuesday.

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Ajay Malik makes it to junior Indian Davis Cup team New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Ajay Malik, who rose from the mud courts of Haryana village Gohana, has made it to the Indian junior Davis Cup team for the upcoming Asia/Oceania final qualifying matches in Thailand.

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Golfers keeping a close eye on IPL Gurgaon, Mar 26 (PTI) Golfers from across the world who have gathered here for the Hero Indian Open, starting Thursday, plan to catch their favourites IPL teams in action.