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Kolkata Knight Riders earned dramatic victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024's opener on March 23. However, KKR's star Harshit Rana faced sanction for his animated behaviour during the match. In other news, Pakistan's star all-rounder Imad Wasim came out of retirement to make himself available for the T20 World Cup 2024.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 24's sports roundup:
KKR edge past SRH in IPL 2024's campaign opener
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) rode on Harshit Rana's brilliant spell to pull off a thrilling four-run victory Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 opener.
Harshit Rana bears brunt for giving animated send offs during KKR vs SRH's clash
KKR's match hero Harshit Rana was fined with 60 per cent of his match fee for giving angry send offs to Mayank Agarwal and Heinrich Klaasen during in IPL 2024's clash against SRH.
RR to face LSG, GT take on MI
Rajasthan Royals will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants while Gujarat Titans will be up against Mumbai Indians in their respective Indian Premier League (IPL) encounters.
Rishabh Pant's IPL comeback
Rishabh Pant finally made his comeback to cricket after 454 days. While captaining for Delhi Capitals, Pant scored 18 runs on his return, however his team lost to Punjab Kings by four wickets.
Big bonanza for Mumbai cricketers
Great news for Mumbai's Ranji Trophy players as Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is set to give them a massive financial boost. Starting next season (2024-25), these players will receive an additional match fee from the MCA that matches what they already get from the BCCI. This means they'll be earning double the match fee during the Ranji Trophy.
Imad Wasim reverses his retirement
Pakistan's star all-rounder Imad Wasim has taken back his retirement and has made himself available for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
Sunil Chhetri all set to play his 150th international match
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri is about to reach a new high! Almost 20 years after his first international match, he's set to play his 150th game for India. This milestone will happen on Tuesday in Guwahati, during a World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan. The first leg between the two teams ended in a draw, with India currently sitting second in their group.
Germany upset tournament favorites France in a surprising 2-0 victory
Florian Wirtz scored a record-breaking goal in just the seventh second of the game, setting the tone for Germany's dominance. This friendly match served as a confidence booster for the Euro 2024 hosts.
Endrick stars in Brazil's win over England
England's dream run since the World Cup came to a crashing halt on Saturday. Young Brazilian talent Endrick, a late substitute, snatched victory for the visitors with a goal in the dying moments. This friendly match, overshadowed by pre-game controversies regarding the team's kit and the manager's future, failed to deliver the excitement fans craved, especially considering the number of injuries plaguing both sides.
Andy Murray cruises into Miami Open's 3rd round
Andy Murray claimed his best win of 2024 at the Miami Open, defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets. The Argentinian player, ranked 30th in the world, was overpowered by Murray 7-6 (0), 6-3. This victory came in a match disrupted by rain, but it was enough to propel Murray into the third round.
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