Sports News, March 9: India on cusp of winning Dharamsala Test, James Anderson notches 700 Test wickets and more; a look at today's top 10 trending sports stories

Rohit Sharma suffered from a stiff back on Day 3 of the 5th Test between India and England. In the Women's Premier League, Deepti Sharma created history by bagging a hat-trick. James Anderson notched his 700th Test wicket in March 9, 2024.

Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 9's sports roundup:

Rohit Sharma sustains stiff back

In a major development that was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on March 9 (Saturday) morning, captain Rohit Sharma didn't lead the team out in the second innings of the 5th Test in Dharamsala against England. The Indian cricket board announced that Rohit was battling a stiff back and hence was forced to miss action. In Rohit's absence, Bumrah, who is the team's designated vice-captain, led the team out.

India on cusp of winning Dharamsala Test

After England bundled out India for 477 runs in the first innings, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ran riot with the ball and accounted for four wickets as the Three Lions were reduced to 103/5. England trailed India by 156 runs at lunch on Day 3.

James Anderson becomes first pacer with 700 Test wickets

On the illustrious stage of Test cricket, James Anderson etched his name in golden letters as he became the first-ever fast bowler to amass 700 Test wickets, a monumental achievement unveiled on March 9 (Saturday) during the enthralling final Test against India at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.

Shoaib Bashir creates history for England

Shoaib Bashir set a new record as the first English cricketer to secure two 5-wicket hauls in Test matches before reaching the age of 21. Before him, Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, and Bill Voce each claimed a single five-wicket haul before their 21st birthdays. Bashir's milestone came during the fifth Test against India, led by Rohit Sharma, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.

New Zealand 134/2 at Stumps on Day 2

New Zealand reached a score of 134/2 at stumps on Day 2 after Tom Latham (65 not out) and Kane Williamson (51) scored half-centuries to dig their team out of choppy waters. The Blackcaps led by 40 runs after Australia secured a 94-run lead in the first innings.

Matt Henry's historic outing against Australia

In a display of sheer dominance and precision at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand's Matt Henry unleashed a spectacular performance against Australia in the second Test, claiming an impressive 7 wickets on March 9 (Saturday). This remarkable feat saw Henry etch his name in the record books with the finest bowling figures (23-4-67-7) by a New Zealand speedster on home soil in Tests against their Trans-Tasman rival, Australia.

Peshawar Zalmi secures playoff berth in PSL 9

In a compelling showdown at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Peshawar Zalmi clinched a decisive victory against Quetta Gladiators on Friday (March 8) night, securing their spot in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 playoffs.

UP Warriorz register stunning win over Delhi Capitals

Star all-rounder Deepti Sharma emerged as the hero for UP Warriorz, steering them to a nail-biting one-run victory over Delhi Capitals, who faltered at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 match on March 8. With a stellar all-around performance, Deepti notched up 59 runs and took four wickets for just 19 runs, including a pivotal hat-trick, underscoring the trend of the team batting first securing wins in Delhi this season.

Deepti Sharma bags hat-trick in WPL

UP Warriorz's sensation Deepti Sharma etched her name in history by securing the first-ever hat-trick by an Indian in the Women's Premier League (WPL), during a match against Delhi Capitals. Her exceptional performance was instrumental in UP Warriorz's nail-biting one-run, taking three wickets in consecutive deliveries across two overs, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, March 8.

Lakshya Sen enters French Open semi-finals

In an electrifying quarter-final at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Friday, India's Lakshya Sen, ranked 19th in the world, staged an incredible comeback to secure his spot in the men's singles semifinals. Sen triumphed over former world champion Loh Kean Yew in a captivating match that lasted 78 minutes, clinching victory with scores of 19-21, 21-15, 21-13 in Paris.

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