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The Rohit Sharma-led Team India is taking on England in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala. However, the visitors were bundled out at the score of 218, the hosts have added 255-run lead at stumps on Day 2 of the ongoing Test. On the other hand, New Zealand is also hosting Australia in the second and final Test of the series in Christchurch.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Friday, March 8, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I
The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh will host Wanindu Hasaranga’s Sri Lanka in the final T20I of the three-match T20I series on Saturday, March 9. The match is scheduled to kickstart at 52:30 p.m. IST at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. The series currently stand poised 1-1 with the hosts registering a comeback victory after the visitors clinched the opening game.
WPL 2024: Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants
Mumbai Indians Women will compete against Gujarat Giants in the 16th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Following their victory over UP Warriorz in the previous match, Mumbai Indians Women are comfortably placed in second position on the WPL standings. Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants tasted success for the first time in the WPL season in their last fixture, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in a high scoring contest.
PSL 2024: Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars
Shan Masood-led Karachi Kings will take on Shaheen Afridi’s Lahore Qalandars in Match 26 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 contrasting results. While the Kings lost to Islamabad United, the Lahore Qalandars, who are already out of the tournament, registered their first win of the season against the Islamabad United.
Major cricket events that happened on March 8
Deepti Sharma's onslaught guide UP Warriorz to one-run win over Delhi Capitals Women
Deepti Sharma starred as the UP Warriorz defeated the Delhi Capitals Women at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday to register back-to-back wins in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024. Despite Meg Lanning's 60 runs in 46 balls, the Warriorz snatched the victory by 1 run as they picked six wickets in the last two overs.
Virat Kohli rumoured to appear at RCB Unbox event on March 19
The Indian cricketing superstar, Virat Kohli, is rumoured to make his first public appearance in nearly two months at the “RCB Unbox” event, set to go down on March 19, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Just three days later, Royal Challengers Bangalore will be playing the IPL 2024 opener against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s centuries help India take 255-run lead at Stumps on Day 2
India’s skipper Rohit Sharma (103) and Shubman Gill (110), along with 50-plus scores from Devdutt Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan helped India post a 255-run lead at Stumps on Day 2. However, Rohit Sharma fell off Ben Stokes brilliant delivery on return to bowling after nearly eight months, Shoaib Bashir was the pick of the bowlers for the English side.
WATCH : MS Dhoni rides golf cart at CSK’s new practice ground
On Friday, March 8, MS Dhoni and his Chennai Super Kings teammates reached Navalur, the south suburb of Chennai, to inaugurate the new practice ground of the IPL franchise. The 42-year-old was spotted driving the golf cart at CSK’s new practice ground with a few of the dignitaries, who were present for the auspicious occasion, seated inside.
Matthew Wade to miss start of IPL 2024 for Gujarat Titans
With IPL 2024 just days away from start, Gujarat Titans have been handed a massive blow with star Australian player missing the opening match. Matthew Wade is set to miss GT’s opening game of IPL 2024 in order to prioritise the Sheffield Shield. “He’s spoken with his IPL franchise and they’re happy to allow him to stay here,” the Tasmania Head Coach told reporters.
Harleen Deol ruled out of remainder of WPL 2024; replacement announced
Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchise Gujarat Giants have been handed a massive blow as star Indian cricketer will miss the remainder of the tournament. Deol incurred with a knee injury during GG's third group stage fixture against UP Warriorz in Bengaluru, forcing her to be ruled out. The Gujarat Giants have named Bharti Fulmali as Harleen Deol’s replacement for the remainder of the season.
WATCH : Babar Azam pulls off Virat Kohli-like celebration in PSL
The Pakistan cricketing superstar, Babar Azam, was spotted pulling off a Virat Kohli-like celebration after scoring a fifty in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 season. With his quality innings, the captain of Peshawar Zalmi helped his side to put up a substantial total of 196/8 for Quetta Gladiators to chase down at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Akeal Hosein takes hat-trick in PSL for Quetta Gladiators
On Friday, March 8, the West Indies all-rounder, Akeal Hosein picked up a hat-trick for Quetta Gladiators against Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). At the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the left-arm orthodox spinner picked up the wickets of the lower-order batters Aamer Jamal, Mehran Mumtaz, and Luke Wood, in consecutive deliveries to achieve the special moment.
