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After India stunned England at home in the five-match Test series, Australia also white-washed the Kiwis at their home in the two-match Test series. With a three-wicket win in the second and final Test, Australia surpassed New Zealand in the WTC 2023-25 standings and claimed the second spot.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Monday, March 11, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
WPL 2024: Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
Mumbai Indians Women will be playing against Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in the 19th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Following a big win against Gujarat Giants in their previous match, Mumbai Indians Women have managed to reach the playoffs stage of the WPL. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women got beaten by a run against Delhi Capitals Women, which put their playoff hopes in the WPL 2024 in real jeopardy.
PSL 2024: Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators
Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans will take on Rilee Rossouw’s Quetta Gladiators in Match 30 of the PSL 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi from 7:30 p.m. IST. However, both teams have sealed their playoffs qualifications, one is coming after a win in a close thriller, the other lost their previous league stage match.
Major cricket events that happened on March 11
Gujarat Giants weather Deepti Sharma's blistering 88 to beat UP Warriorz in WPL 2024
Gujarat Giants won their second WPL 2024 game after defeating UP Warriorz in a nine-run victory. The Giants got off to another great start but failed to continue this momentum and posted a 153-run target. Then the Warriorz got to a disastrous start after being reduced to 35-5. But Deepti Sharma's 88 in 60 balls nearly won them the game.
If he can keep, he can play the World Cup: Jay Shah on Rishabh Pant
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah also spoke about Rishabh Pant’s return to competitive cricket. “He is batting well, he is keeping well. We will declare him fit very soon,” Jay Shah told to PTI while speaking on Pant’s return. "If he can keep, he can play the World Cup,” Shah further added.
Md Shami to return to cricket in home Test series against Bangladesh, confirms Jay Shah
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah dropped a big update on Mohammed Shami’s return to cricket. Speaking to PTI, Jay Shah revealed that Shami will make his comeback in the home Test series. “Shami’s surgery is done, he is back in India. Shami’s return is likely for the home series against Bangladesh,” he quoted. This implies that he will miss the T20 World Cup in June 2024.
WATCH: Hardik Pandya joins MI camp; performs “puja” ahead of IPL 2024
Hardik Pandya, the newly appointed captain of the Mumbai Indians, joined the camp of the five-time champions ahead of the IPL 2024 season. The 30-year-old also performed “puja” inside the MI dressing room, seeking the blessings of God, to lead the franchise into the future after taking over from Rohit Sharma, one of the greatest IPL captains of all-time.
RCB to play no games at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2024: Reports
Royal Challengers Bangalore could face a massive problem regarding their home games, ahead of IPL 2024. As Bengaluru is dealing with a huge water crisis, RCB's home games could be under threat. Addressing the issue, the KSCA is planning a meeting as per Insidesport. Reports also claim the water crisis could force RCB to play games in Pune or Vizag.
WATCH: Mohammad Amir abuses fan for calling him “fixer” during PSL
Mohammad Amir, the former Pakistan cricketer, was spotted getting angry at a fan for calling him a “fixer” during the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The heated verbal exchange between Mohammad Amir and the fan happened when he was playing for Quetta Gladiators against Lahore Qalandars on Sunday, March 10, at the National Stadium in Karachi.
