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The following are the top/expected stories at 1800 hours:

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SPO-WC-TEAM-INDIA

INDIA: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen By Kushan Sarkar

New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) His manic consistency has already put him among the pantheon of greats but the World Cup in England will be Virat Kohli's hour of reckoning in his bid to create a lasting legacy as India's captain.

SPO-WC-KEDAR-FITNESS Kedar Jadhav declared fit, will travel to UK for World Cup

New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) All-rounder Kedar Jadhav, who had hurt his left shoulder during the recently-concluded IPL, has been declared fully fit for the upcoming ODI World Cup, to be held in UK from May 30.

SPO-BAD-IND Indian shuttlers eye elusive medal at Sudirman Cup

Nanning (China), May 18 (PTI) India will continue their hunt for an elusive medal when top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal spearhead the Indian challenge at the prestigious Sudirman Cup which gets underway here Sunday.

SPO-HOCK-WOM Rani sees Korea series as platform to prepare for FIH Women series Finals

Bengaluru, May 18 (PTI) On a comeback trail, Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal is expecting high-intensity action in the three-match series against hosts Korea, starting in Jinchun from Monday.

SPO-FOOT-IND-VENUE Intercontinental Cup football tournament to be held in Ahmedabad

New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) The second edition of the Hero Intercontinental Cup will be held at the TransStadia Arena in Ahmedabad from July 7 to 18, the All India Football Federation announced on Saturday.

SPO-SNOOKER Yogesh Kumar sails into last 16

Chennai, May 18 (PTI): Karnataka's Yogesh Kumar outclassed Uday Kumar (TNBSA) by four frames to nil to reach the last 16 in the N Manimaran & Kishan Kothari Memorial SVS Club Snooker Championship 2019 here Saturday.