Sports News, March 17: Major injury blow to Mumbai Indians, Babar Azam's team out of PSL and more; a look at today's top 10 trending sports stories

Mumbai Indians pacer Dilshan Madhushanka is set to miss the initial few matches of the 2024 IPL. The Women's Premier League (WPL) final between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be held on March 17.

Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 17's sports roundup:

Dilshan Madhushanka set to miss initial matches for MI

Mumbai Indians pacer Dilshan Madhushanka is set to miss the initial few matches of IPL 2024 with a left hamstring injury. Madhushanka was bought for Rs 4.6 crore by MI in the mini-auction.

Shreyas Iyer joins KKR camp

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer joined the team's camp in Kolkata ahead of the upcoming season of the IPL. Iyer missed IPL 2023 with a back injury.

Lakshya Sen crashes out of All England Championships

Indian shuttler Lakhya Sen faced a 21-12, 10-21, 21-15 defeat against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in the semi-final of the All England Badminton Championships on March 16 (Saturday).

Ishan Kishan dazzles in MI's net session

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan gave an excellent account of his explosive shot-making ability during the franchise's net session. Kishan smashed 11 sixes and displayed his wide array of shots.

Babar Azam Peshawar Zalmi out of PSL

Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi suffered a five-wicket defeat against Shadab Khan's Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Eliminator 2 match on March 16.

Robin Minz to miss IPL 2024

Gujarat Titans' coach Ashish Nehra revealed that Robin Minz, who was bought for a sum of Rs 3.4 crore in the auction, will miss the 2024 IPL. Minz was involved in a bike accident recently and sustained injuries.

DC to face RCB in WPL final

In the Women's Premier League (WPL) final, Delhi Capitals will cross swords against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 17 (Sunday).

Entire IPL tournament to be held in India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on March 16 confirmed that the entire IPL 2024 competition will be staged in India despite the Lok Sabha Elections.

Aaqib Javed appointed as Sri Lanka's fast bowling coach

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on March 16 announced the appointment of former Pakistan speedster Aaqib Javed as the fast bowling coach of the senior men's team until the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Ram Baboo qualifies for the 2024 Paris Olympics

In what came as a superb development on March 17, Ram Baboo sealed his place at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 20 km race discipline. Ram Baboo clocked his personal best time to seal qualification for the Olympic Games.

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