Welcome to our special segment, DRS or the Daily Review System. In this, InsideSport will provide you with the top cricket stories from a day before that you might have missed in the hustle and bustle of your busy life.
On March 23, the cricket world was abuzz with some major developments. From team changes to new signings, let’s take a look at the top stories that made headlines.
First up, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a surprising move by releasing their star bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar from their squad. The decision came as a shock to many, as Kumar has been an integral part of the team for the past few seasons. However, RCB’s management stated that they wanted to focus on building a strong batting line-up and hence, had to let go of Kumar. This move has left many fans disappointed, but it will be interesting to see which team picks up the talented bowler in the upcoming IPL auction.
In other news, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made a big signing by acquiring the services of Indian pacer Shardul Thakur. Thakur, who was previously a part of the Chennai Super Kings, will now don the LSG jersey in the upcoming season. The team’s owner, Mr. Rajesh Gupta, expressed his excitement over the signing and stated that Thakur’s experience and skills will be a valuable addition to the team. With this signing, LSG has shown their intent to compete with the big guns in the league.
But that’s not all, as the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp also made a major announcement by signing KL Rahul for the upcoming season. Rahul, who was previously a part of the Punjab Kings, will now join forces with the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shikhar Dhawan in the DC squad. The team’s coach, Ricky Ponting, praised Rahul’s batting prowess and stated that he will be a key player for the team in the upcoming season. This signing has certainly added more firepower to the already strong DC squad.
Moving on, let’s take a look at some other important news from the world of cricket. The Indian women’s team continued their winning streak by defeating South Africa in the third ODI of the series. Led by a brilliant century from Smriti Mandhana, the Indian team put up a dominant performance to seal the series 3-0. This victory has once again highlighted the team’s potential and has raised hopes for a successful T20 World Cup campaign later this year.
In international cricket, England and India are gearing up for the much-anticipated ODI series, which is set to begin on March 26. With both teams having a strong line-up, it promises to be an exciting contest between two top-ranked teams. The series will also mark the return of fans to the stadiums in India, which is a positive sign for the sport after a year of playing in empty stadiums due to the pandemic.
In other news, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been hit with a major setback as several players and staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. The tournament, which was already facing scheduling issues, has now been postponed indefinitely. This news has come as a disappointment for fans and players alike, but the safety of everyone involved must be the top priority.
On a positive note, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to kick off on April 9 in Chennai. The tournament, which was held in the UAE last year, will return to India this year with strict COVID-19 protocols in place. The BCCI has also announced that the tournament will be held in six cities, with Ahmedabad hosting the playoffs and final. With the return of the IPL, fans can once again look forward to some high-quality cricketing action.
That’s all for today’s edition of DRS. We hope you enjoyed catching up on the latest cricket news. Stay tuned for more updates and don’t forget to tune in to InsideSport for all the latest updates and analysis. Until next time, keep cheering for your favorite teams and players.
