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EXPECTED STORIES: *Report of IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru.

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-MANKADING-MCC MCC changes stance on Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Buttler, says act "not in spirit of game"

London, Mar 28 (PTI) The Marylebone Cricket Club, considered the custodian of cricket laws, has made a U-turn on Ravichandran Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Jos Buttler in an IPL match, saying it found the Indian's action against the spirit of the game after a review.

SPO-BAD-IND Praneeth, Kashyap enter quarterfinals of India Open

By Amit Kumar Das New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) India's B Sai Praneeth and Parupalli Kashyap advanced to the quarterfinals of the India Open badminton tournament after contrasting wins in the men's singles competition here Thursday.

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Hesson regrets lack of alertness that saved 'game-changer' Russell Kolkata, Mar 28 (PTI) Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson said "game-changer" Andre Russell completely snatched the match away from his team in the IPL clash against Kolkata Knight Riders and rued the no ball that let off the swashbuckler before he went on a rampage.

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Want to hold on to my form: Rana By Tapan Mohanta

Kolkata, Mar 28 (PTI) Consecutive fifties in different batting positions ought to be a confidence-builder but Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana says he is occupied by the concern of maintaining his form that usually "fizzles" out early in the IPL.

SPO-IPL-RR-PREVIEW 'Mankading'-hit Rajasthan look to return to winning ways against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Mar 28 (PTI) 'Mankaded' in their opening match, Rajasthan Royals would look to resurrect their fortunes in Friday's IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who would also be aiming to put behind a disappointing first-day show.

SPO-COA-ETHICS Ombudsman DK Jain to double up as BCCI's Ethics Officer: COA

New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) The BCCI's newly-appointed ombudsman, Justice (Retd) DK Jain, will also be its ad-hoc Ethics Officer, the Committee of Administrators (COA) running Indian cricket said on Thursday.

SPO-RATCHANOK-SAINA Saina seems more determined playing against me and Sindhu: Ratchanok

By Amit Kumar Das New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) Former World champion Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand says she needs to learn a trick or two from her gritty Indian rival Saina Nehwal, who always comes across more determined to win during their on-court duels.

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I'm scared of getting injured: Ratchanok By Amit Kumar Das

New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) Two-time champion Ratchanok Inthanon doesn't want to exert herself too much for a third title at the ongoing India Open badminton tournament as she is wary of getting injured in an Olympic qualification year due to the hectic international schedule.

SPO-FOOT-FANS-FREEDOM 'Treated as criminals': Some football fans in France want freedom

By Abhishek Hore Paris, Mar 28 (PTI) Paris shivered in the cold but a big group of bare-chested fans, holding a banner that read 'Treated as Criminals' and singing gruffly, dancing barely and hooting, didn't.

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People in New Zealand still coming to terms with terror attack: Boult New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) New Zealand pacer Trent Boult Thursday said his countrymen are still coming to terms with the terror attack on two Christchurch mosques that killed 50 people.

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Player of Ashwin's stature shouldn't have done it: Madan Lal on 'Mankading' New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) Former India cricketer Madan Lal Thursday said a player of Ravichandran Ashwin's stature should not have "Mankaded" Jos Buttler in a controversial IPL match, though his act did not violate any law.

SPO-AZLAN-IND- LD PREVIEW

Final berth assured, India look to test attacking prowess against lowly Poland in Azlan Shah Cup Ipoh (Malaysia), Mar 28 (PTI) Their final berth already sealed, favourites India would look to test their attacking prowess and aim for a big win when they take on lower-ranked Poland in their final league match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here Friday.