Mumbai became Ranji Trophy champions for the 42nd time after thrashing Vidarbha by 169 runs in the summit clash at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium on March 14. Meanwhile, BCCI and NCA have declared Rishabh Pant fit for wicketkeeping in the upcoming IPL 2024. In other news, Delhi Capitals defeated Gujarat Giants to storm into the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 final.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 14's sports roundup:
Mumbai are Ranji Trophy 2023-2024 champions
Mumbai got the better of Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy 2023-2024 final to become champions for the 42nd time.
Dhawal Kulkarni calls it quits to international cricket
Mumbai's veteran pacer Dhawal Kulkarni retired from international cricket after helping Mumbai win their 42nd Ranji Trophy title.
Ex-Sri Lanka star meets with horrific road accident
Former Sri Lanka's star cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne has been rushed to hospital after horrible road accident on Thursday, March 14 in the Thrippane area of Anuradapura, Sri Lanka. According to police reports, Thirimanne sustained minor injuries and was admitted to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.
Rishabh Pant declared fit for IPL 2024
"After undergoing an extensive 14-month rehab and recovery process, following a life-threatening road mishap on December 30th, 2022, near Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Rishabh Pant has now been declared fit as a wicket-keeper batter for the upcoming IPL 2024," said the BCCI in a statement.
Harry Brook pulls out of IPL 2024
Delhi Capitals suffered a massive blow as their newly recruited star English batter Harry Brook pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with just few days to the glitzy league's start.
Punjab Kings part ways with Wasim Jaffer
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have made a massive change in their coaching setup for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season as they have released Wasim Jaffer, who served as the team's batting consultant in the previous season.
Delhi Capitals cruise into WPL 2024 final
Opener Shafali Verma's 37-ball 71 helped Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Gujarat Giants by seven wickets with 41 balls to spare and reach the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 final in style. Gujarat Giants' top-order failed to get them off to a good start. The Beth Mooney-led side was outclassed in all departments of the game.
Ashwin dethrones Bumrah in ICC Rankings
India's ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reclaimed the no.1 spot in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest Test bowling rankings. In his 100th Test at the picturesque Dharamsala, Ashwin picked up nine wickets including a five-wicket haul in the second innings to help India win the series by 4-1 and rise to the top in the rankings.
Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarters
Jan Oblak emerged as a hero by stopping two penalties during the shoot-out, helping Atletico Madrid secure a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals. They triumphed 3-2 in the penalty shoot-out following a 2-2 aggregate draw with Inter Milan.
Mbappe-inspired PSG in Coupe de France semifinal
Paris Saint Germain smoothly advanced to the Coupe de France semi-finals, with Kylian Mbappe scoring to contribute to a 3-1 victory over Nice under the guidance of Luis Enrique.
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