Sports Highlights at 9 Pm

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) The following are the top/expected stories at 1700 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES:

*Report of T20 match between India and West Indies.

*Report of Pro Kabaddi League.

*Report Ultimate Table Tennis.

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-BAD-IND

Rankireddy-Shetty become first Indian pair to win BWF Super 500 tourney at Thailand Open

Bangkok, Aug 4 (PTI) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Sunday became the first Indian pair to win a BWF Super 500 badminton tournament with a hard-fought victory over Li Jun Hui and Liu Yu Chen of China in the summit clash of Thailand Open here.

Pakistan tennis chief promises India full-proof security ahead of Davis Cup tie

By Amanpreet Singh

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Seeking to allay fears on Indian team's security during the Davis Cup tie, Pakistan Tennis Federation President Salim Saifullah Khan assured that the contest will be held in safe and secure environment, promising "impressive hospitality" to the visitors.

SPO-GAMBHIR

Gambhir slams Bedi and Chauhan again after Saini's impressive India debut

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Gautam Gambhir has yet again made a scathing attack on former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan for trying to block Navdeep Saini's entry in the Delhi Ranji team after the fast bowler made an impressive debut for the country in the first T20 International against the West Indies.

SPO-BEDI-2ND LD SAINI

I have nothing against Navdeep but won't stoop to conquer: Bishan Bedi

By Kushan Sarkar

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Gautam Gambhir may have launched a scathing attack on Bishan Singh Bedi after Navdeep Saini's dream debut in international cricket but the former India captain doesn't feel like responding in kind as "he can't stoop to conquer".

SPO-KASHMIR-TRIALS-POSTPONED J&K age-group trials postponed due to security issues, mentor Pathan and aspirants leave for home

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who is the mentor of Jammu & Kashmir state teams, along with age-group aspirants left for their respective homes after ongoing U-16 and U-19 trials in Srinagar have been postponed due to prevailing security situation in the valley.

SPO-IND-LD SAINI

I could not believe it when I got India cap: Saini

Lauderhill (USA), Aug 4 (PTI) An impressive India debut under his belt, fast bowler Navdeep Saini said he could not believe himself when he was handed the India cap to play in the first T20 International against the West Indies here.

SPO-IND-BHUVNESHWAR

Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he's always ready to guide youngsters like Saini

Lauderhill (USA), Aug 4 (PTI) Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is happy with the coming up of bright prospects like Navdeep Saini and says he's always ready to guide the youngsters when they come in to the national team.

SPO-IND-COMMENTS

Saini is a raw talent with raw pace, has a bright future: Kohli

Lauderhill (USA), Aug 4 (PTI) Fast bowler Navdeep Saini's impressive spell in his India debut against the West Indies in the first T20 International here has earned praise from captain Virat Kohli who described him as a raw talent with a bright future.

SPO-IND A

India A beat Windies A by 7 wickets to clinch 'unofficial' Test series

Port of Spain, Aug 4 (PTI) Openers Mayank Agarwal and Priyank Panchal struck fine half-centuries as India A registered a series-clinching seven-wicket win over West Indies A in the second unofficial Test here.

SPO-FOOT-WOM

Indian women's football team beats Bolivia 3-1 in COTIF Cup

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) The Indian women's senior national team defeated Bolivia 3-1 in their second match of the COTIF Cup football tournament in Spain. CM 0408 1704

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