Sports Highlights

The following are the top/expected stories at 1830 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES: *Report World Cup match between India and Afghanistan in Southampton.

*Other stories related to the Cricket World Cup.

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-WC-BUTTLER We haven't played like that in a long time: Buttler after shock loss against Sri Lanka

Leeds, June 22 (PTI) England wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler feels "poor batting" was the reason for their shock defeat against Sri Lanka in a World Cup game here.

SPO-ZIM-SUSPENSION Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) suspended by government-run agency

Harare, Jun 22 (PTI) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has been suspended with immediate effect by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), the governing organisation of all registered sporting associations in the country.

SPO-WC-MAHELA Felt team was playing with fear but England win should change that: Mahela

Leeds, Jun 22 (PTI) Sri Lankan's shock win over England should change things for the better, feels batting great Mahela Jayawardene, after a run of matches in which they seemed to have "played with a little bit of fear".

SPO-WC-MORGAN Morgan rues England's poor run chase; promises fightback against Aussies

Leeds, Jun 22 (PTI) Eoin Morgan admits England forgot about the basics of a run chase in a shock defeat to Sri Lanka but has promised to bounce back against defending champions Australia in their next game on Tuesday.

SPO-WC-PAK-PREVIEW Pakistan, South Africa meet to restore pride

London, Jun 22 (PTI) With both teams virtually out of the semifinal race, South Africa and Pakistan will be battling it out for a consolation win in their World Cup match at the Lord's here on Sunday.

SPO-HOCK-LD WOM Indian women's hockey team beats Chile, secures berth in Olympic Qualifiers final round

Hiroshima, Jun 22 (PTI) Drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur scored a brace as India secured its place in the final round of Tokyo Olympic qualifiers by beating Chile 4-2 in the semifinals of the women's FIH Series Finals hockey tournament here Saturday.

SPO-F3-DARUVALA Jehan Daruvala wins feature F3 race in France

Le Castellet (France), June 22 (PTI) India's F1 hopeful Jehan Daruvala on Saturday stormed to his second consecutive win in the FIA Formula 3 Championship after starting second on the grid.