Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Thursday:CRICKETThe AshesAustralia v England, first test, BrisbaneAustralia rally to restrict England in Ashes openerBRISBANE - Australia fought back with two late wickets to restrict England to 196 for four and leave the Ashes series-opener delicately poised on Thursday after the tourists' unheralded batsmen threatened to dominate an intriguing first day. (CRICKET-ASHES/ (PIX), moved, by Ian Ransom)SOCCERWorld Cup draw previewWe look at the 32 teams taking part in next year's World Cup in Russia ahead of the draw on Dec. 1 in Moscow. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP/POTX-COUNTRY (TV), moved, 400 words)Europa LeagueMilan among teams looking to reach last 32AC Milan, who face Austria Vienna, will be among the sides hoping to book a last 32 spot in the fifth round of group stage matches. (FOOTBALL-NFL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0515 GMT/12:15 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words)NORTH AMERICAN SPORTSRoundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (Expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 500 words) (Europe desk editor: Ken Ferris)

Source: Economic Times November 23, 2017 14:15 UTC