Jake Fraser-McGurk has linked up with the Delhi Capitals' squad as Lungi Ngidi's replacement for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. In other news, ICC is set to bring Stop Clock rule in ODIs and T20Is. It will come into play in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 15's sports roundup:
Jake Fraser-McGurk replaces Lungi Ngidi in DC's squad
Delhi Capitals have included Jake Fraser-McGurk in their squad as Lungi Ngidi's replacement for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the 17th season of the IPL 2024 due to injury.
ICC to introduce Stop Clock rule in ODIs, T20Is
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is taking steps to ensure matches in limited-overs formats (white-ball cricket) finish on time. They are making the ‘stop clock rule’ a permanent fixture in the game's official regulations. This rule was initially introduced on a trial basis in December 2023. However, after finding it successful, the ICC has decided to implement it permanently. It will be officially incorporated into the playing conditions starting from the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled for June 2024 in the West Indies and USA.
BCCI might take U-turn on Shreyas Iyer's central contract snub
As per a Cricbuzz report, BCCI might reconsider including Shreyas Iyer in its annual central contract to Shreyas Iyer. This comes after his impressive performance in the Ranji Trophy final and his participation in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pre-season camp. Iyer reportedly experienced back pain during the Test series against England. However, he has joined the KKR camp in Mumbai and is currently working on managing his workload.
Mumbai get double prize money after clinching Ranji Trophy title
After winning Ranji Trophy 2023-2024 title, Ajinkya Rahane-led Mumbai will get a prize money of Rs 5 crore. However, their prize money for winning the trophy doubled after the Maharashtra Cricket Association's (MCA) announcement.
Dhawal Kulkarni bids adieu to cricket after Ranji title
Mumbai's veteran pacer Dhawal Kulkarni bid farewell to cricket after lifting the Ranji Trophy 2023-2024 title. Mumbai won their 42nd Ranji Trophy title after beating Vidarbha by 169 runs in the final at Wankhede on March 14. Notably, Dhawal Kulkarni had earlier announced that he will draw curtains on his cricketing career after the Ranji Trophy 2023-2024 final.
Who will meet Delhi Capitals in WPL 2024 final?
Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will take on Harmanpreet Kaur's Mumbai Indians for WPL 2024 final spot on Friday, March 15.
LSG hire Adam Voges as consultant for IPL 2024
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have signed former Australia batter Adam Voges as a consultant for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. After Lance Klusener, Voges is the second big name to join LSG's coaching staff this month.
Multan Sultans storms into PSL 2024 final
The Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans secured their place in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final for the fourth year in a row with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi on Thursday, March 14. Multan emerged champions in 2021 but fell short in the finals for the past two seasons, losing to the Lahore Qalandars.
Lakshya Sen makes All England quarters, Sindhu crashes out
While young talent Lakshya Sen secured a remarkable victory against the world number 3, Anders Antonsen, advancing to the quarterfinals, PV Sindhu faced a disappointing second-round exit in the women's singles.
Bayer Leverkusen beat Qarabag to cruise into Europa League quarters
Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen staged a thrilling comeback in the dying moments of their Europa League encounter. Trailing 2-1 against 10-man Qarabag, they netted two goals deep into stoppage time to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory and book their place in the quarter-finals.
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