Sports News, March 28: Sunrisers script colossal history, pressure mounts on Hardik Pandya and more; a look at today's top 10 trending sports stories

Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 28's sports roundup.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 28's sports roundup.

Highlights:

Sunrisers Hyderabad created history on Wednesday as they posted the biggest total in the history of the IPL.

Abhishek Sharma recorded the fastest half-century for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League history.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League match on March 27. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic has parted ways with his coach. 

Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 28's sports roundup:

Sunrisers rout Mumbai at home

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in the Indian Premier League match on March 27 (Wednesday). Hyderabad won their first game of the campaign while Mumbai lost their second successive match.

Sunrisers script colossal history

Sunrisers Hyderabad created history on Wednesday as they posted the biggest total in the history of the IPL. The Orange Army scored 277/3 in their allotted 20 overs.

Abhishek Sharma records fastest fifty for Sunrisers

Abhishek Sharma recorded the fastest half-century for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League history. The left-handed batter scored a half-century in 17 balls against Mumbai Indians.

Rajasthan Royals to face Delhi Capitals

In the 9th match of the Indian Premier League, Rajasthan Royals will battle against the Delhi Capitals. The Royals won their first match while Delhi lost their opening fixture.

Marcus Stoinis removed from central contract

Cricket Australia released the list of centrally contracted players for the 2024-25 season. Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Marcus Harris, and Michael Neser were axed from the centrally contracted list while four new players were included. Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matt Short, and Aaron Hardie were handed central contracts for the 2024-25 season.

Babar Azam asked to become captain again

According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached Babar Azam to take up the captaincy of the Pakistan cricket team once again.

Nortje and Ishant fit for RR clash

Delhi Capitals' Cricket Director Sourav Ganguly stated that fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Ishant Sharma have achieved fitness ahead of the match against Rajasthan Royals, which will strengthen the team's bowling attack.

PV Sindhu storms into second round of Spain Masters

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of the Madrid Spain Masters with a straight-game victory over Canada's Michelle Li. Sindhu, ranked 49th in the world, dominated the match, winning with scores of 21-16, 21-12.

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Australia wants to conduct series between India and Pakistan

Cricket Australia is ready to host if India and Pakistan agree to play a Test series at a neutral venue in the future. The Melbourne Cricket Club and the Victorian Government have expressed interest in hosting matches between India and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

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Djokovic part ways with coach

Star tennis player Novak Djokovic has decided to part ways with his coach since 2018, Goran Ivanisevic. During their time together, Djokovic clinched 12 Grand Slam titles. Djokovic holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles won by a male tennis player, with a total of 24 titles.

 

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