Rohit Sharma-led Team India found themselves on top of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 points table after New Zealand suffered a massive defeat at the hands of Australia in the first Test on March 3. Meanwhile, despite Harmanpreet Kaur's absence Mumbai Indians thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their WPL encounter.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 2's sports roundup:
India rule WTC 2023-2025 points table
India shot to no.1 spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 points table after Australia's decisive win over New Zealand in the first Test of their two-match series on March 3, Sunday. Australia thrashed New Zealand by 172 runs in their Test series opener which propelled Rohit Sharma's India to the top of the ICC WTC standings, with a percentage (PCT) of 64.58%.
Australia thrashed New Zealand in 1st Test
Nathan Lyon and Cameron Green emerged as the standout performers for Australia in their commanding 172-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test on Sunday, March 3. On Day 4 of the opening Test, Lyon's spin bowling captivated spectators as he dismantled the opposition, achieving a bowling figures of 6 for 65 in 26 overs, causing New Zealand's batting collapse. Notably, Australia defeated Kiwis on New Zealand's soil after eight years.
SRH rope in new bowling bowling coach after Dale Steyn's exit
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a forced change to their coaching staff ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Head coach Daniel Vettori roped in his former teammate James Franklin as a replacement for Dale Steyn. The former South Africa pacer pulled out of IPL 2024 due to personal reasons which left SRH without a bowling coach with a few weeks to go in the 17th season.
Harmanpreet Kaur-less MI beat RCB
Despite Harmanpreet Kaur missing her second match in a row due to a niggle, Mumbai Indians (MI) continued their dominance against Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) with an easy seven-wicket win. MI chased down a below par target of 132 with 29 balls to spare at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru to rise to the top spot on the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 points table.
Dhoni-Bravo's special dandiya dance
MS Dhoni and his Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) teammate Dwayne Bravo were captured enjoying themselves with a dandiya dance on the second night of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding bash. Sakshi Dhoni, MS Dhoni's wife, also participated in the dance.
Shubman Gill trains alone in Mohali
India have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-Test series against England but top-order batter Shubman Gill's thirst for runs isn't quenched yet. Gill who justified his spot as India's no.3 batter, a place that belonged to Cheteshwar Pujara for years, was seen training alone in Mohali's PCA stadium during the break between two Tests.
Ankita Raina becomes doubles champion
Ankita Raina had a mixed day at the ITF Women’s Open in Gurugram W35 on Saturday, clinching the Women's Doubles championship but falling short in the Singles semifinals. The event, hindered by rain, saw the exit of the top two seeds from the singles competition.
India's double gold medallist Paralympian to contest Lok Sabha elections for BJP
Devendra Jhajharia, India's celebrated para-athlete and multiple Paralympic medallist is poised to embark on a new chapter in his illustrious journey as he prepares to enter the political arena. Jhajharia will be contesting Lok Sabha Elections from Churu seat after getting a ticket from Bhartiya Janata Party on March 2.
Alex de Minaur successfully retains his Mexican Open title
Alex de Minaur has defended his Mexican Open title after defeating Norwegian Casper Ruud in straight sets in Acapulco.
Nuggets win 6th straight as James scores 40,000 points in NBA
LeBron James scored his 40,000th point, but the Denver Nuggets closed strong and won their sixth straight game, 124-114 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.
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