The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will get underway on March 22 (Friday). MS Dhoni stepped down from the post of CSK captain on the eve of IPL 2024. Jasprit Bumrah joined the Mumbai Indians squad ahead of IPL 2024.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 22's sports roundup:
MS Dhoni steps down from CSK captain post
MS Dhoni decided to relinquish CSK captaincy on March 21 (Thursday). The legendary leader led the Super Kings franchise to five IPL titles during his iconic tenure as the captain of the team.
Ruturaj Gaikwad appointed new CSK captain
After MS Dhoni stepped down from the post of CSK captain, young batter Ruturaj Gaikwad was appointed as the captain of the franchise. Ruturaj will become the 4th player to lead CSK in the IPL.
IPL 2024 to begin today
The 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL)https://thesportstak.com/cricket-news/ipl-2024-csk-vs-rcb-preview-chennai-super-kings-steps-into-a-new-era-without-ms-dhoni-at-helm-royal-challengers-bengaluru-seeks-end-to-chepauk-hoodoo will begin on March 22 (Friday). Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will square off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match.
Jasprit Bumrah joins MI team
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has joined the Mumbai Indians squad ahead of the franchise's first match of IPL 2024 against the Gujarat Titans on March 24.
Adam Zampa pulls out of IPL 2024
Rajasthan Royals' overseas spinner Adam Zampa pulled out of the 2024 IPL due to personal reasons. It came as a huge blow for the Royals franchise as Zampa is one of the best spinners in white-ball cricket.
Javeria Khan retires from international cricket
Former Pakistan women's team captain Javeria Khan announced her retirement from international cricket on March 21 (Thursday). She played 116 ODIs and 112 T20Is for the Pakistan women's team.
Srikanth, Rajawat in Swiss Open quarter-finals
Indian shuttles Kidambi Srikanth and Priyanshu Rajawat stormed into the quarter-finals of the 2024 Swiss Open Super 300 tournament. Srikanth defeated Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia 21-61 21-15 while Rajawat defeated Lei La Xi of China 21-14 21-13.
PV Sindhu, Priyanshu Rajawat exit Swiss Open
Indian women's singles shuttler lost to Tomoka Miyazaki 21-16 19-21 16-21 while men's singles player Lakshya Sen tasted defeat against Lee Chia-hao 17-21 15-21 and bowed out of the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament.
India play a goalless draw against Afghanistan
India and Afghanistan played out a goalless draw in their Group A fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Sharath Kamal to be India's flag-bearer at Paris Olympics
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced that table tennis star will be India's male flag-bearer at the Paris Olympics, scheduled to be held later in the year.
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