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The Rohit Sharma-led Team India is currently locking horn with England in the third Test at the newly named Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ton, the Men in Blue have extended their lead beyond 300 at Stumps on Day 3. Moreover, the MI Emirates lifted their maiden ILT20 title after beating Dubai Capitals in the title clash on Saturday, February 17.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Saturday, February 17, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
PSL 2024: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators
Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi will host the Rilee Rossouw’s Quetta Gladiators in the second match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024. The match is scheduled to commence at 2:30 p.m. IST at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both teams have previously won the tournament and will eye a strong finish as they begin their 2024 season.
ILT20 2024: Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings
Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans will take on Shan Masood’s Karachi Kings in the third match of the PSL 2024. The match is scheduled to be held at 8:00 p.m. IST at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan.
Major cricket events that happened on February 17
MI Emirates beat Dubai Capitals to win ILT20 2024 title
Nicholas Pooran-led MI Emirates won their first ILT20 title after beating Dubai Capitals by 45 runs in the 2024 final on Saturday, February 17. After registering a 209-run target at the Dubai International Stadium, the MI Emirate restricted the Capitals to 163 run to clinch their maiden title win. Earlier, both teams defeated defending champions Gulf Giants in Qualifier 1 and 2 to setup the title clash.
Wanindu Hasaranga’s all-round performance sets up SL’s win over AFG
On Saturday, February 17, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by four runs in a last-over thriller to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. The first math belonged to the hosts, after skipper Hasaranga scored a match-defining fifty before picking up a key wicket with the ball at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Team India wears black armbands in honour of late cricketer Dattajirao Gaekwad
In the ongoing Test in Rajkot against England, the members of the Indian team were spotted wearing black armbands as they play tarted on Day 3. The BCCI released a statement announcing that the Indian players will be wearing black armbands to honour India’s captain and oldest Test cricketer Dattajirao Gaekwad, who passed away on February 13. However, this gesture did not sit well with Sunil Gavaskar, who slammed the board as well as the team management to have this realization pretty late.
Annabel Sutherland’s all-round heroics help Australia beat South Africa
On Saturday, February 17, the Australian women’s cricket team secured a dominant win by an inning and 284 runs against South Africa on Day 3 of the one-off Tet match. Annabel Sutherland was the star of the match for Australia, scoring a double hundred and picking up five wickets across the two innings in Perth.
Yuvraj Singh’s house robbed; case filed for stolen jewellery and cash
The house of former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in MDC Sector 4, Panchkula, Chandigarh was robbed after which Singh’s mother, Shabnam Singh filed a complaint with Haryana Police. The incident saw a theft of INR 75,000 in cash and various pieces of jewellery, regarding which suspicions towards the household staff employed were raised.
WATCH: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s switch hit leaves Rahul Dravid in awe; reaction surfaces
On Day 3 of the ongoing third Test in Rajkot, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid was spotted on the camera sleepishly laughing at Yashasvi Jaiswal’s switch hit. Jaiswal’s third Test ton helped India put on the lead about 300 runs on the board, putting the team in a commanding position.
Yuvraj Singh to lead New York Strikers in Legends Cricket Trophy 2024; full squad announced
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been named captain and icon player for the New York Superstar Strikers for the upcoming edition of the Legends Cricket Trophy (LCT) Season 2. The NY roster boosts of the likes of Isuru Udana, Asela Gunaratne, Dan Christian, Jerome Taylor and many more. The league is set to be played from March 7 to 18 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
