Sports News, February 24: England all out for 353, WPL kicks off with thriller and more; a look at today's top 10 trending sports stories

England were bundled out for a score of 353 runs in the first innings of the fourth Test in Ranchi. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 122 runs while Ollie Robinson also struck a half-century. David Warner suffered an adductor injury and will miss the 3rd T20I against New Zealand. 

Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 24's sports roundup:

England post 353 runs in 1st innings

On the second day of the fourth Test, Joe Root's stellar performance, remaining not out at 122, led England to a total of 353 before they were all out in their first innings. The former England captain hit 10 boundaries in his impressive 274-ball stay at the crease.

Starting the day at 302 for seven, Root and Ollie Robinson extended their partnership for the eighth wicket, pushing England's score further. During this innings, Robinson achieved his first Test fifty, scoring 58 runs off 96 balls.

Ravindra Jadeja bags four wickets

Ravindra Jadeja was the standout bowler for India, taking the last three wickets of the innings in the morning session, ending with figures of 4/67. Akash Deep, on his debut, accounted for three wickets.

Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer likely to lose central contracts

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly made a significant decision to remove Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from their central contracts. This action comes as a consequence of their repeated absence from Ranji Trophy matches, as noted in a Times of India report.

David Warner suffers adductor injury

Australia's dynamic opener David Warner is set to miss the concluding T20I against New Zealand in Auckland, sidelined by an adductor injury. However, fans and the Australian team can breathe a sigh of relief as Warner is anticipated to recover well in time for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, which kicks off next month.

Karnataka cricketer dies on field due to heart attack

The cricketing world is grieving the loss of former Karnataka cricketer K Hoysala, who passed away at the young age of 34. This sorrowful event unfolded after a match in the Aegis South Zone tournament, leaving a somber mark on the cricket community. On Thursday, February 22, amid the celebrations of Karnataka's victory over Tamil Nadu at the RSI cricket ground in Bengaluru, the cricket fraternity faced a devastating moment.

WPL season 2 kicks off in thrilling style

In the opening match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 on February 23, a crucial fifty by captain Harmanpreet Kaur laid the foundation for an exhilarating conclusion, with Sajeevan Sajana hitting a six off the final ball to secure a four-wicket win for Mumbai Indians over Delhi Capitals. Mumbai Indians maintained the suspense in their pursuit of 172, ensuring the game remained electrifying until the last moment.

Janneke Schopman resigns from Indian women's hockey team coach post

On February 23, Janneke Schopman, the head coach of the Indian women's hockey team, resigned from her position. Her departure came soon after she expressed dissatisfaction with the disparity in support from the country's sports authorities. Hockey India disclosed that Schopman submitted her resignation to HI President Dilip Tirkey following the team's performance in the home leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League.

Goa defeat Kerala in Santosh Trophy match

In their second Group A match of the Santosh Trophy final round on Friday, Goa emerged victorious over Kerala with a 2-0 scoreline, thanks to Necio Fernandes, who found the back of the net in both halves.

Peshawar Zalmi defeat Multan Sultans in thrilling clash

In a nail-biting encounter at the Multan Cricket Stadium on February 23 night, Peshawar Zalmi edged out the formidable Multan Sultans by a mere five runs, marking the Sultans' first defeat of the tournament after an initial streak of three consecutive wins.

DLS howler in PSL

A significant controversy unfolded during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 match between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 22. The contentious incident occurred in the 11th over of Islamabad United's innings when Agha Salman bowled a direct delivery to Rilee Rossouw. Rossouw attempted a sweep shot but missed, resulting in the ball hitting his pads.

Though the umpire initially ruled him out, Rossouw's successful review via DRS revealed the ball was veering past the stumps, leading to his dismissal being overturned. This decision left many surprised, given the ball's apparent direct trajectory towards the stumps.

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