In what came as a major blow to Chennai Super Kings, their star batter Devon Conway was ruled out for at least eight weeks. In WPL, Sayali Satghare became the first-ever concussion substitute. Meanwhile, Manchester City continued their domination over rivals Manchester United.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 4's sports roundup:
India and England players arrive in Dharamsala
The Indian and England cricket teams arrived in Dharamsala on March 3 for the final Test of the series. The fifth Test will be held at the scenic Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. The hosts have already clinched the series with a 3-1 lead against England.
Devon Conway to miss significant time for CSK
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have encountered a significant setback ahead of the 2024 season. Devon Conway is poised to miss at least the initial half of the upcoming season as he will undergo surgery for a left thumb injury. New Zealand Cricket, in a recent statement preceding the second Test against Australia, confirmed that Conway's recovery period would extend to a minimum of 8 weeks.
Delhi Capitals hand Gujarat Giants their 4th successive defeat
In the absence of Harleen Deol and Sneh Rana, Gujarat Giants (GG) suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024. Meg-Lanning-led Delhi Capitals (DC) registered a 25-run win at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru to reclaim the top spot on the points table.
Sayali Satghare becomes first concussion substitute in WPL history
In a landmark event for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024, Gujarat Giants witnessed the introduction of the tournament's first-ever concussion substitute, Sayali Satghare. This significant moment unfolded during the electrifying match between Gujarat Giants and Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 3. Sayali was called into action after D Hemalatha sustained a concussion following an on-field incident, marking a pivotal moment in WPL's history.
Meg Lanning creates huge history
Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Meg Lanning on March 3 became the fastest to 9,000 runs in T20 cricket. Lanning achieved the feat in 289 innings, eight less than New Zealand’s Sophie Devine.
Manchester City continue domination over rivals Manchester United
An early goal from Marcus Rashford in the 8th minute wasn't enough for Manchester United to clinch a win against their local rivals Manchester City on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium. The match, played on 3 March, saw City methodically overturn a 1-0 deficit to triumph 3-1 over Manchester United. The victory kept the defending champions in the hunt for the title, thanks to Phil Foden's second-half brace. To cap off the victory, Erling Haaland added to the scoreline in stoppage time, notching his 18th goal of the season in the competition.
Chennaiyin FC breaks Odisha FC's win streak
Jordan Murray's goal in added time secured a 2-1 victory for Chennaiyin FC over Odisha FC, ending the latter's 13-match winning streak in the Indian Super League match on Sunday.
Poor start to India's campaign at World Olympic Boxing Qualifier
India faced a setback at the outset of the inaugural World Olympic Boxing Qualifier, with Deepak Bhoria (51kg) and Narender Berwal (+92kg) bowing out in the opening round on Sunday. Bhoria, a World Championships bronze medalist, was narrowly defeated by Azerbaijan's Huseynov Nijat with a 2-3 split decision, while Berwal fell to a 0-5 loss against Nelvie Tiafack of Germany, the 2022 European champion.
Multan Sultans qualify for PSL playoffs
Multan Sultans became the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9 with their victory over the Karachi Kings by a margin of 20 runs at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Sunday (March 3).
Ex-Rajasthan cricketer Rohit Sharma dies at age 40
Former Rajasthan cricketer Rohit Sharma passed away in a city hospital on March 2. Rohit succumbed to his liver-related issues. He was admitted to the hospital for a few days and was undergoing treatment. He was 40 years old.
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