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England’s tour of India might have ended in a disappointment for the visitors after they suffered a humiliating loss against India. But, on the other hand, the Australians are in full control of the second Test against New Zealand. Apart from this, with the IPL 2024 almost in less than two weeks’ time, KKR have been handed a massive blow with Jason Roy withdrawing from the squad.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Sunday, March 11, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz
In the 18th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, Gujarat Giants will go head-to-head against UP Warriorz at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. After losing the first five out of six matches, Gujarat Giants will have to win the remaining three matches of the WPL 2024, to have any chance of making the playoffs. Meanwhile, UP Warriorz are in need of a win, to keep their hopes alive of finishing in the top three of the WPL this season.
PSL 2024: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi
Shan Masood-led Karachi Kings will take on Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi in Match 29 of the PSL 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi from 7:30 p.m. IST. Both the teams are coming for this fixture on the back of similar results. While the Kings won their previous fixture against Lahore Qalandars, the Babar Azam-led side beat Quetta Gladiators.
Major cricket events that happened on March 10
WPL 2024: Meg Lanning’s Capitals hold their nerve to beat RCB Women by 1 run
On Sunday, March 10, Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by one run to reach the top spot of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 standings. On the last ball of the match, Richa Ghosh, who had smashed two sixes in the final over, needed to score two runs, but she got herself run out instead, in a heartbreaking moment.
Rishabh Pant declared fit by NCA for IPL 2024: Reports
Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has reportedly received a fitness clearance from the National Cricket Academy. This NoC permits Pant to play in the IPL. The wicketkeeper-batter will be making his comeback after suffering a horrific accident in December 2022. The development was reported by Sports Tak, which confirmed Pant has been cleared and will suit up for Capitals.
Virat Kohli spotted in London ahead of IPL 2024; picture goes viral
Indian batting icon Virat Kohli was spotted in London before the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League. In the picture doing rounds on social media, the cricketer was spotted wearing a beige sweatshirt and black trousers. Kohli recently welcomed his second child, son Akaay, with his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in London.
Jason Roy pulls out of IPL 2024; replacement announced
Star England batter Jason Roy has pulled out IPL 2024 owing to personal reasons. The Kolkata Knight Riders have named Phil Salt as his replacement for the upcoming TATA IPL 2024. Having remained unsold in the auction after representing Delhi Capitals last year, this will be Salt's second season in the IPL.
If I feel I’m not ..: Rohit makes BIG statement on his retirement
Rohit Sharma-led Team India registered an emphatic 4-1 series win against England on Saturday, March 9. Soon after the series win, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was asked about his retirement plans in an interaction with JioCinema. Speaking alongside Dinesh Karthik, Rohit said, “I think if one day if I wake up and feel I’m not good enough, I’ll just talk it out.”
PCB to demand assurance on India’s Champions Trophy 2025 participation
As per PTI, PCB CEO Mohsin Naqvi wants assurances from BCCI Secretary Jay Shah about India's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025. Naqvi and the PCB worried about India's participation. Hence, the PCB CEO plan to speak with ICC and the BCCI secretary at the ICC Executive Board meeting in Dubai and ask for assurances of India's participation in the tournament.
WATCH: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill win Best Fielder awards; 'brilliant' Iyer gets mention
Team India's fielding coach T Dilip unveiled the winners of the field awards for the Test series against England. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were named joint winners of the Best Fielder award. Further, Kuldeep emerged as the winner of a new accolade called the ' relentless award'. Dilip also praised Shreyas Iyer for his being 'brilliant on the field'.
Yusuf Pathan to fight from Berhampore seat; TMC announces list for Lok Sabha elections 2024
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday, March 10 announced candidates list for 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections will have Yusuf Pathan contest the polls from West Bengal’s Berhampore seat. Pathan now becomes the third cricketer from the 2011 World Cup winning team after Gautam Gambhir and Harbhajan Singh to join politics.
David Miller gets married to fiance Camilla Harris in Cape Town
The South African cricketer, David Miller, got married to his fiance Camilla Harris in an intimate ceremony in Cape Town. The 34-year-old, who has been one of the most prolific cricketers in South Africa today, starts his new chapter in life with his long-term girlfriend, who has been a pillar of strength for him for years.
Shardul Thakur criticises Mumbai batters during Ranji Trophy final
On Sunday, March 10, the Ranji Trophy final saw Mumbai getting bowled out for 224 in their first innings against Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Shardul Thakur, who scored a vital fifty in the lower order to rescue the Mumbai innings on Day 1, criticised the top order batters of the team for not applying themselves well enough.
