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With international cricket in full swing, Bangladesh will commence the multi-format tour against Sri Lanka with the T20I series on Monday, March 4. The first T20I of the three-match series is scheduled to be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Apart from them, India, England, New Zealand and Australia have also begun their preparations for the next Tests.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Sunday, March 3, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I
The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh will host Charith Asalanka’s Sri Lanka in the first of the three-match T20I series on Monday, March 4. The match is scheduled to kickstart at 5:30 p.m. IST at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. While the host will play their first bilateral series after the conclusion on BPL 2024, Sri Lanka is coming after beating Afghanistan in the multi-format tour.
WPL 2024: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
UP Warriorz will play against Royal Challengers Women in the 11th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With two straight wins, UP Warriorz have climbed up the points ladder in the WPL. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women have lost two matches in a row, putting them in a precarious position in the WPL.
PSL 2024: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi
Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United will take on Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi in Match 20 of the PSL 2024. The match is scheduled to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi from 7:30 p.m. IST. Notably, both the teams are coming after their respective last matches were washed away due to rain.
Major cricket events that happened on March 3
Meg Lanning and Jess Jonassen play key role in DC-W's win over GG
On Sunday, March 3, Delhi Capitals Women defeated Gujarat Giants by 25 runs in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Australian duo of Meg Lanning and Jess Jonassen were two of the standout performers for Delhi Capitals Women in their recent win, putting them in top spot on the league standings.
MS Dhoni expected to join CSK’s training camp next week: Reports
The captain of Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni, is reportedly expected to join their pre-season training camp next week after the rest of the squad started their preparation for the upcoming IPL 2024 season on Saturday, March 2. It has also been reported that the overseas stars of the Chennai Super Kings have not joined the pre-season training camp.
BCCI should consider enough break in Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur
On Sunday, March 3, Shardul Thakur spoke about how the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should consider enough breaks between Ranji Trophy matches because three days of rest time leads to injuries. The 32-year-old’s comments came after he rescued Mumbai with a brilliant hundred against Tamil Nadu on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semi-final.
Pat Cummins reacts to Neil Wagner’s possible return in second Test
Australia skipper Pat Cummins took a dig at New Zealand Neil Wagner’s possible return from retirement. Cummins called it “World’s shortest retirement" and said, “I mean, why not? If he’s your next best bowler that you think is going to perform, then go for it. I’ve faced him before. It’d be good to see. He’s high energy. It’s been good fun chatting to him each morning out here."
Star GT player Robin Minz meets with road accident ahead of IPL 2024
Gujarat Titans' Robin Minz was involved in a bike accident ahead of IPL 2024. The accident occurred on Saturday and since then Robin has been under observation. Minz was riding his superbike and came in contact with another bike. Robin's father confirmed that he had just minor "bruises". The front half of his motorcycle was severely damaged after the accident.
Ajit Agarkar “furious” with Shreyas Iyer’s visit to KKR camp: Reports
It is being reported that Shreyas Iyer opted to attend KKR camp and pay visit to the academy after he was deemed fit by the NCA post his withdrawal from IND vs ENG Tests. But according to a report by RevSportz, this left the BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar “furious”, leaving the middle-order batter in the list of “not considered” in the Annual Player Contracts.
WATCH : MS Dhoni plays dandiya at Anant Ambani's pre-wedding bash
World Cup-winning India captain MS Dhoni is currently enjoying his time in Jamnagar as he is also a part of the esteemed guest list at Radhika Merchant - Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebrations. In the latest videos going viral, the former India captain can be seen playing dandiya along with wife Sakshi and Dwayne Bravo on the second night of the celebrations.
WATCH : Will Pucovski gets retired hurt after getting hit on helmet
Australia batter Will Pucovski was forced to make his way back to the pavilion after suffering a nasty blow on the helmet in the ongoing Sheffield Shield. Pucovski took his eyes off a short ball, bowled by Riley Meredith. While he tried to duck it, he got a massive blow on his head and immediately fell on the ground, video of which is now doing rounds.
