Sports Highlights: World cup semi-final match IND- NZ

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

EXPECTED STORIES: *Report of World Cup semifinal match between India and New Zealand.

*Other stories related to the World Cup.

STORIES ON THE WIRE: SPO-WC-BANGLA-COACH

Bangladesh part ways with head coach Rhodes, Joshi's contract not extended London, July 9 (PTI) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to part ways with head coach Steve Rhodes before the completion of his tenure following the team's eighth-place finish in the World Cup.

SPO-MINISTRY-STADIUM

Sports Ministry takes wait-and-watch approach on govt plan to privatise stadiums New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Neither averse to the idea nor party to it right now, the Sports Ministry has sought a detailed proposal from the central government about its plans to privatise premium sports infrastructure like the iconic Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium here.

SPO-YUVRAJ

Yuvi rues not settling with any IPL team Kolkata, Jul 9 (PTI) He played a pivotal role in India's two World Cup triumphs but Yuvraj Singh rued that he could never settle with any particular team in the Indian Premier League despite being among the most sought after for the better part of his career.

SPO-WC-IND-AIRSPACE

Old Trafford air space to remain shut during India-NZ clash: ECB tells BCCI By Kushan Sarkar

Manchester, Jul 9 (PTI) The Old Trafford stadium has been made a "No Fly Zone" for India's semifinal clash against New Zealand here Tuesday, an action prompted by a private plane displaying anti-India banners during the team's league encounter against Sri Lanka in Headingley.

SPO-WI-CONTRACTS Allen, Pooran, Thomas handed West Indies contracts for first time

St. John's (Antigua), July 9 (PTI) World Cup returnees Fabian Allen, Nicholas Pooran and Oshane Thomas have been handed West Indies central contracts for the first time while seven players have been given all-format contracts. PTI

SPO-LIFT-IND Mirabai wins gold at Commonwealth Senior Weightlifting Championship

Apia (Samoa), Jul 9 (PTI) Former world champion Mirabai Chanu led the Indian medal rush by notching up a gold on the opening day of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship here on Tuesday.

SPO-GOLF-WOM Ridhima looks for fourth win, as Hero WPGT visits BGC for first time

Bengaluru, Jul 9 (PTI) Delhi's Ridhima Dilawari, who won three times this season, will hope to extend her winning run on the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour when the 10th leg begins at the historic Bangalore Golf Club here Wednesday.

SPO-BOX-WORLD-TEAM Amit Panghal to spearhead India's challenge at World C'ships, Shiva misses out

New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Amit Panghal rode on his Asian Championships gold to get a direct entry, while Commonwealth Games silver-medallist Manish Kaushik edged past Shiva Thapa in India's eight-strong squad for the World Boxing Championships in September.