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Following are the top/expected stories at 2100 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES: * Intercontinental Cup football final report

* Women's Ashes Test

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-DHONI-PANDEY

Dhoni has no immediate plans to retire, says longtime friend Arun Pandey By Bharat Sharma

New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) Mahendra Singh Dhoni has no immediate plans to retire despite the intense speculation surrounding his future, his longtime friend and business partner Arun Pandey said Friday.

SPO-BCCI-ZIMBABWE Zimbabwe ban: BCCI likely to wait till October before taking call on January home series

By Kushan Sarkar New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The suspension of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) by the ICC has cast serious doubts on the limited overs away series against India in January next year but the BCCI will wait till October to consider a back-up plan.

SPO-GAMBHIR-DHONI

Time to take practical decision on Dhoni, look towards future like he did: Gambhir New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Mahendra Singh Dhoni invested in the future as skipper by demanding younger players and it is now time that "practical decisions" are taken with regards to him given that youngsters are once again waiting in the wings, says former India opener Gautam Gambhir.

SPO-ICC-LD TENDULKAR

Tendulkar, Donald inducted into ICC Hall of Fame London, Jul 19 (PTI) Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar has been inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame alongside South African pace legend Allan Donald.

SPO-GOLF-SHUBHANKAR

Shubhankar set to make cut at Open Portrush (Northern Ireland), Jul 19 (PTI) Shubhankar Sharma has assured himself of the weekend action after signing for a one-over-par 72 in the second round of The 148th Open here on Friday.

SPO-GOLF-SHARMA-KOEPKA

Sharma all praise for Koepka, says he inspires golfers like him Portrush (UK), Jul 19 (PTI) Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma was all praise for his playing partner Brooks Koepka, saying the World No 1 has an uncluttered mind and remains an inspiration for golfers like him.

SPO-STOKES-NOMINATION

Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year Christchurch, Jul 19 (PTI) He broke the Black Caps heart with his stellar show but now England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been nominated for the prestigious 'New Zealander of the Year' award for his Kiwi roots, alongside Kane Williamson.

SPO-BCCI-DRS

BCCI to use 'limited DRS' in Ranji Trophy knockouts New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The BCCI has decided to use "limited DRS" during the Ranji Trophy knockout matches from this season in a bid to cut down on umpiring howlers that grabbed headlines during previous seasons.

SPO-ICC-ZIM-REAX

Zimbabwe cricketers left heartbroken after ICC ban Harare, Jul 19 (PTI) Zimbabwe cricketers, including Sikandar Raza, were left shocked and heartbroken after the ICC suspended Zimbabwe cricket for government interference, a decision which they believe ended their careers and reduced the team to a bunch of strangers.

SPO-ICC-MEETING

Captains won't be suspended for slow over-rates anymore: ICC London, Jul 19 (PTI) International cricket captains will no longer run the risk of being suspended for slow over-rates with the ICC deciding to instead dock points and fine the entire side for any such violations, starting with the upcoming World Test Championship.

SPO-CHESS-PRITHU

Delhi's Prithu becomes India's 64th Grandmaster New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) Delhi's Prithu Gupta has become India's 64th Grandmaster, crossing the Elo threshold of 2500 points after beating IM Lev Yankelevich in the fifth round of the Portuguese League 2019.

SPO-BAD-INJURIES

Saina and Co dealing with injuries in pre-Qlympic year New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Indian shuttlers have been dealing with a series of injuries this year, affecting their plans and preparations for the qualifying cycle of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

SPORTS-DHONI-JAGDALE

Dhoni mature enough to take decision on retirement: Jadgale Indore, Jul 19 (PTI) Amid speculation that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is contemplating retirement, former national selector Sanjay Jagdale Friday said the M S K Prasad-led selection panel should find out what was going on in the

veteran wicket-keeper's mind about his future.

SPO-KKR-LEIPUS Physio Leipus ends 12-year stint with KKR

Kolkata, Jul 19 (PTI) Former India team physiotherapist Andrew Leipus has ended his 12-year-long association with the Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.