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The following are the top/expected stories at 1715 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES: *Report of IPL match Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Kolkata.

*Updated results of Asian boxing Championships in Bangkok.

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-IPL-AMRE Our middle order needs to fire: Pravin Amre

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) Delhi Capitals scouting head Pravin Amre has said that the extra 18 runs leaked in the death overs cost them against Mumbai Indians and going forward, he expects a much better performance from the team's middle order.

SPO-IPL-KRUNAL Hardik has become a better cricketer after forced break: Krunal

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya feels that the time his younger brother Hardik spent away from the game has helped him become a better cricketer.

SPO-IPL-DC-PREVIEW 'Host' of problems for DC ahead of Kings XI Punjab clash

By Abhishek Hore New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) Seeking home comforts after multiple reverses at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi Capitals will be desperate to buck the trend when they take on a rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab in the IPL here Saturday.

SPO-IPL-RR-PREVIEW

Struggling RR look for double against formidable MI By Dinesh Sharma

Jaipur, Apr 19 (PTI) Fast running out of time, a struggling Rajasthan Royals will hope to complete the double against Mumbai Indians in a return-leg IPL fixture and revive their campaign here Saturday.

SPO-IPL-HARDIK Dhoni liked my version of helicopter shot: Hardik

New Delhi, April 19 (PTI) Hardik Pandya has already emulated M S Dhoni's signature helicopter shot and the Mumbai Indians all-rounder says the veteran keeper-batsman liked his version of the innovative stroke.

SPO-IPL-BADREE Spinners will be very important: DC spin bowling coach Badree

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) Delhi Capitals spin bowling coach Samuel Badree feels that the spinners have a huge role to play on a slow pitch here and the team selection is going to be crucial ahead of their IPL match against Kings XI Punjab on Saturday.

SPO-LIFT-IND Eyeing Tokyo 2020, Indian lifters begin campaign at Asian Weightlifting Championship

Ningbo (China), Apr 19 (PTI) Former world champion Mirabai Chanu will look to put the best foot forward to strengthen her chances of Olympic qualification when she spearheads the Indian challenge at the Asian Weightlifting Championship, starting here Saturday.

SPO-COUNTY-IND 7 Indian players to play County cricket before World Test C'ship opener vs WI

By Kushan Sarkar New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) Seven of India's Test specialists may play a few games for various English county sides to prepare for the inaugural World Test Championship series in July and August.