The 2024 Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha kicked off on March 10. India defeated England by a margin of 4-1 in the five-match Test series. Jay Shah launched a new scheme to boost financial stability of Indian cricketers.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 10's sports roundup:
India tame 'Bazball' with relative ease
On the back of a complete team performance, India defeated England by a margin of an innings and 64 runs to secure a 4-1 win in the five-match series.
Jay Shah launches 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme'
On Saturday, March 9, Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), unveiled a significant financial boost for Indian Test cricketers through the introduction of the 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme.' Aimed at promoting financial growth and stability among players, this new initiative offers an additional reward system on top of the standard match fee of Rs 15 lakh for Test matches.
India firmly perched on top of WTC points table
Under Rohit Sharma's leadership, the Indian team delivered a resounding defeat to England at the picturesque cricket ground in Dharamsala, winning by a margin of an innings and 64 runs. This victory not only solidified India's top position in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings but also significantly dashed England's hopes of reaching the WTC finals.
New Zealand tighten grip over Australia in Christchurch
New Zealand is well-positioned to secure a long-awaited Test victory against their fiercest rivals, following Australia's struggles on the third day of the second Test. With a target of 279 runs for the win, Matt Henry, alongside newcomer Ben Sears, decimated the Australian top order at Hagley Oval, reducing them to a precarious 34/4. Although Travis Head and Mitch Marsh managed to endure the intense pressure until the end of the day, Australia, at 77/4, faces a challenging 203 runs needed for victory.
Watson, Sammy shortlisted for Pakistan head coach job
Reports on March 10 revealed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is contemplating the appointment of the legendary Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as the head coach of the Pakistan men's national cricket team. This insight, shared by ESPNcricinfo, indicates that Watson is a top contender for the coaching role, which is presently vacant. Apart from Watson, the PCB has also shortlisted ex-West Indies captain Darren Sammy for the head coach role.
IPL Mega Auction to be held after 2024 season
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for an exciting shake-up with IPL chairman Arun Dhumal announcing a mega auction slated to be held after the 2024 season.
Nuwan Thushara bags hat-trick
Nuwan Thushara's stunning hat-trick unsettled Bangladesh's top order, leading to a 28-run defeat for the hosts against Sri Lanka in the decisive third match of the three-match T20I series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on March 9.
Karachi Kings keep playoffs dream alive
Karachi Kings clinched a nail-biting victory against Lahore Qalandars with a three-wicket win at National Bank Stadium in Karachi on a thrilling Saturday (March 9) night. The match, a critical encounter for both teams, saw Karachi chasing down Lahore's first innings score of 177/5 on the final delivery, keeping their playoff aspirations alive in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9.
Mumbai Indians qualify for WPL playoffs
Mumbai Indians' skipper Harmanpreet Kaur smashed an unbeaten 95, leading her team to a thrilling last-ball victory against Beth Mooney's Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League (WPL) clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on March 9. Harmanpreet's stunning batting saw MI easily chasing down the 191-run target set by Giants. Courtesy to this victory, defending champions surged to top of the WPL 2024 table.
Satwik-Chirag pair to compete for gold medal
Top seeds and ex-champions, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, secured their third final appearance of 2024 and their third French Open final after a commanding victory against the current world champions, Kang Minhyuk and Seo Seungjae from Korea. The Indian duo triumphed with scores of 21-13, 21-16 in the men's doubles semifinal in Paris.
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