In just over 24 hours, the 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick-off in Chennai. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians and the Gujarat Titans have announced the replacements for Dilshan Madushanka and Mohammed Shami.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 21's sports roundup:
Hardik Pandya embraces Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya embraced former skipper Rohit Sharma during the team's practice session on March 20 (Wednesday). The duo shared a warm hug.
Kwena Maphaka replaces Dilshan Madushanka
After Sri Lanka speedster Dilshan Madushanka was ruled out of the 2024 IPL, the Mumbai Indians announced South Africa's rising star Kwena Maphaka as a replacement. Maphaka will join the franchise for his base price of Rs 50 lakh.
Sandeep Warrior replaces Mohammed Shami
The Gujarat Titans announced Sandeep Warrior as the replacement signing for veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, who will miss the entire IPL 2024 with injury.
David Willey to miss initial phase of IPL 2024
In what came as a blow to Lucknow Super Giants, England all-rounder David Willey ruled himself out of the initial phase of IPL 2024 due to personal reasons. He was bought by the franchise for his base price of Rs 2 crore.
Ravichandran Ashwin felicitated by Rajasthan Royals
India veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was felicitated by his IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals for completing 500 wickets in Test cricket. Sanju Samson presented Ashwin with a special Rajasthan Royals shirt which had 500 imprinted on the back.
KL Rahul joins LSG
Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul joined the franchise on March 20 (Wednesday) after he was cleared to participate in the IPL. The franchise share a special video for KL Rahul.
Former Pakistan captain Saeed Ahmed dies
Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Saeed Ahmed died at the age of 86 on March 20 in Lahore. Saeed was battling with a prolonged illness. He represented Pakistan in 41 Tests.
Srikanth, Sen win their 1st round matches
Indian shuttles Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen won their respective first round matches at the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament on March 20.
PCB in touch with Langer, Kirsten for head coach job
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly in touch with Australia's Justin Langer and South Africa's Gary Kirsten for the head coach job for the senior men's national team.
Two Indians drafted in The Hundred
Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh were the only two Indians who were drafted in The Hundred competition. Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues were among the 15 Indian cricketers who found no bidders.
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