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The following are the top/expected stories at 18.15 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES: *ICC World Cup match report between India and Australia from London.

*Other stories related to cricket World Cup. *French Open

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

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Warner using bat 'sensor' to counter opposition threat By Kushan Sarkar

London, Jun 9 (PTI) Australian opener David Warner is meticulously preparing for the tougher battles ahead in the World Cup by using a new device on his bat – a sensor that stores important data like backlift angle and maximum bat speed.

Skipper's lethal weapon: Don't need to live up to reputation, says Bumrah By Kushan Sarkar

Southampton, Jun 6 (PTI) Jasprit Bumrah has been a nightmare for all international batsmen but India's pace spearhead doesn't feel that he has built some kind of reputation that he needs to live up to.

SPO-WC-ICC-GAYLE ICC rejected Gayle's request to use 'Universe Boss' logo before censoring Dhoni

By Kushan Sarkar London, June 9 (PTI) The International Cricket Council has not only rejected Mahendra Singh Dhoni's request for wearing keeping gloves which had a dagger insignia but also refused West Indies opener Chris Gayle permission to use 'Universe Boss' logo on his bat.

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South Africa coach Gibson irked by De Villiers storm Southampton, June 9 (AFP) South Africa coach Ottis Gibson admitted on Saturday he was frustrated to have to deal with the row over AB de Villiers' controversial late offer to play in the World Cup.

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Temperament one of Roy's biggest strengths at the moment: Morgan Cardiff, June 9 (PTI) England captain Eoin Morgan feels a significant improvement in temperament has led opener Jason Roy to stellar success in the last two years.

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West Indies need to be aware of job at hand against South Africa: Lloyd Southampton, June 9 (PTI) South Africa may be struggling but two-time World Cup winning captain Clive Lloyd feels West Indies cannot afford to take the Proteas lightly here Monday.

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Neesham, Ferguson complement each other: Williamson Taunton, June 9 (PTI) New Zealand captain Kane Williamson heaped praise on pacers James Neesham and Lockie Ferguson following a comprehensive win over Afghanistan and said their role will be crucial in the tougher battles that await the team in the World Cup.

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Temperament one of Roy's biggest strengths at the moment: Morgan Cardiff, June 9 (PTI) England captain Eoin Morgan feels a significant improvement in temperament has led opener Jason Roy to stellar success in the last two years.

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Fit-again Manoj rejoins national camp New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) Three-time Commonwealth Games medallist Manoj Kumar, who was laid low by a groin injury after the Asian Games, has rejoined the national camp in Patiala after regaining fitness.

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Eye on semifinal spot, India take on Uzbekistan in final pool match By Saumojyoti S Choudhury

Bhubaneswar, June 9 (PTI) India will start overwhelming favourites against Uzbekistan when the hosts take on their lower-ranked rival to seal a semifinal spot in the FIH Series Finals hockey tournament, here Monday.