New Delhi, Feb 7 (PTI) The following are the top/expected stories at 1735 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES:

*Press conference copies after the end of play on day 3 of the first Test between India and England in Chennai.

*Report of ISL match between Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal.

*Report of ISL match between Hyderabad FC and NorthEast United

* Preview of I-League match between Mohammedan SC and Gokulam Kerala

*Preview of ISL match between Mumbai City and FC Goa.

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-CRI-LD IND England take control after sizzling Pant, calm Pujara's counter-attacking stand

Chennai, Feb 7 (PTI) Rishabh Pant's beautiful edge-of-the-seat hitting ended with his now customary indiscretion, putting India under the pump against a supremely confident England gunning for victory at the end of third day's play in the opening Test here on Sunday.

SPO-CRI-CHEPAUK-LD STANDS Chepauk to finally open its three stands to spectators, ticket sales for second Test from Monday

Chennai, Feb 7 (PTI) The MA Chidamabaram Stadium's three stands -- I, J and K -- will be thrown open to spectators for an international match for the first time since 2012 when it hosts the second India-England Test from February 13.

SPO-TENNIS-IND-OPEN-LD ANKITA Ankita Raina becomes fifth Indian woman to feature in Grand Slam main draw

Melbourne, Feb 7 (PTI) Ankita Raina on Sunday became only the fifth Indian woman tennis player in Open era to secure a place in the main draw of a Grand Slam as she made the cut for the women's doubles event of the Australian Open.

SPO-CRI-LD WI Windies chases down 395 runs to beat Bangladesh in 1st test

Chattogram, Feb 7 (AP) Kyle Mayers became the first batsman to score a fourth-innings double century on debut as West Indies chased down 395 runs for a stunning three-wicket win against Bangladesh in the first test on Sunday.

SPO-FOOT-ISL-DAS-REFEREEING We are seeking expertise from PGMOL: Kushal Das on refereeing in ISL

New Delhi, Feb 7 (PTI) The standard of refereeing in the ongoing Indian Super League has left a lot to be desired and the event's stakeholders are now "seeking expertise" from PGMOL, an international body that provides match officials to top leagues.

SPO-TENNIS-AKHTAR-DEAD Legendary Davis Cup coach Akhtar Ali dies

Kolkata, Feb 7 (PTI) Akhtar Ali, a former Davis Cup coach and a legendary figure in Indian tennis, died on Sunday due to multiple health issues, including recently detected prostate cancer.

SPO-CRI-MOSELEY-DEATH Former West Indies pacer Moseley dead in tragic road accident Kingston, Feb 7 (PTI) Former West Indies pacer Ezra Moseley has died after his bicycle was hit by a car in a tragic road accident.

SPO-CRI-T10 Northern Warriors beat Delhi Bulls to win second Abu Dhabi T10 title

Abu Dhabi, Feb 7 (PTI) Northern Warriors produced a clinical bowling show to beat Delhi Bulls by eight wickets in the summit clash and clinch their second title of the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament here. PTI

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