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The following are the top/expected stories at 1815 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES: *Stories related to Indian and international cricket.

*Report of the Indian Open boxing tournament from Guwahati.

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-WC-TENDULKAR-INTERVIEW Virat alone can't win World Cup, others will need to step up: Tendulkar

By Kushan Sarkar New Delhi, May 22 (PTI) Stacking up staggering numbers with monotonic regularity may have become a day job for Virat Kohli, but he can in "no way" win a World Cup without support from his teammates, feels Sachin Tendulkar.

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Bowlers are scared of me but won't admit on camera: Gayle London, May 22 (PTI) Self-proclaimed 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle Wednesday boasted that bowlers across the world are "scared" of him but would not admit it on camera.

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Seeking revival, West Indies ready to unleash power game at World Cup By Amanpreet Singh

New Delhi, May 22 (PTI) The advent of some fearsome power-hitters, led by a burly Andre Russell, has suddenly made the once intimidating but now struggling West Indies a serious threat to the World Cup's top contenders.

SPO-WC-MITHALI Host of match-winners and Dhoni's expertise make India favourites: Mithali

New Delhi, May 22 (PTI) A slew of match-winners coupled with Mahendra Singh Dhoni's expertise make India favourites to lift the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, believes Mithali Raj, captain of national women's ODI team.

SPO-HOCK-WOM Indian beat Korea 2-1 in 2nd match, clinch women's hockey series

Jincheon (Korea), May 22 (PTI) The Indian women's hockey team came from a goal down to eke out a close 2-1 win over South Korea in the second game and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-march series, here Wednesday.

SPO-WC-PONTING Buttler is England's dangerman, says Ponting

Melbourne, May 22 (PTI) England boasts of a number of match-winners in their 15-man World Cup squad, but former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has handpicked Jos Buttler as the dangerman for the hosts in the showpiece, starting May 30.

SPO-BAD-SUDIRMAN-LD IND India bow out of Sudirman Cup after 0-5 loss to China

Nanning (China), May 22 (PTI) India crashed out of the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championships after losing 0-5 to 10-time champions China in the second and final group match, here Wednesday.

SPO-WC-BAN-MASHRAFE Bangladesh skipper urges caution on World Cup hopes

Dhaka, May 22 (AFP) Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has poured cold water on fan hopes for this month's World Cup, warning that the seventh-ranked team was facing an uphill battle in the group stage.

SPO-WC-VAUGHAN England will be at the heart of a special WC, says Vaughan

London, May 22 (PTI) In-form England have the "best opportunity" to break their title jinx in the ODI World Cup and they will be at the heart of what promises to be a "special" showpiece event, said former captain Michael Vaughan.