March 10 Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Sri Lanka celebrate with 'timed out' gesture to rub salt on Bangladesh's wounds after series win

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh collided in the decisive third T20I on Saturday, March 9, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, in Sylhet. The island nation emerged victorious by 28 runs to win the three-match series 2-1. [READ MORE]

2. ‘Test cricket was and will be the ultimate format’ - Rohit Sharma lauds BCCI for Test Cricket Incentive Scheme

“Test cricket was and will be the ultimate format and it’s great to see @BCCI and @JayShah leading the way in prioritising Test cricket,” Rohit tweeted. [READ MORE]

3. Mohammed Shami is a little older: Glenn McGrath

When one talks about cricket, the spotlight often shines brightly on the batters, but Glenn McGrath's recent remarks stresses on the crucial role that bowlers play in shaping the game. [READ MORE]

4. ‘You would have been standing at 2-2’ - Aakash Chopra highlights importance of Dhruv Jurel’s Ranchi knock

"At No. 5, I have got Dhruv Jurel. The knock he played in Ranchi, if that 90-run knock had not come, you would have been standing at 2-2," Chopra said. [READ MORE]

5. Yusuf Pathan joins TMC, to contest Lok Sabha Elections from Berhampore constituency

The TMC unveiled its line-up of 42 candidates during this event, setting the stage for a high-stakes electoral contest. [READ MORE]

6. BCCI scratching head over different window to host WPL in future, says Arun Dhumal

"It all depends on the window we get. We have got five teams and making it home and away and giving them equal opportunities will be a huge task, that’s why we opted for two venues," Dhumal explained. [READ MORE]

7. 'Some ordinary cricket' - Sachin Tendulkar blasts Mumbai's batting in Ranji Trophy final

Mumbai were dismissed for 224 after a heroic half-century from Shardul Thakur rescued them from a precarious state on a greenish Wankhede Stadium deck in the Ranji Trophy 2024 final versus Vidarbha. [READ MORE]

8. When is Babar Azam getting married? Mohammad Rizwan spills the beans

There have been widespread speculations regarding star Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s marriage over the last few months as the cricketer was recently seen shopping for his big day. [READ MORE]

9. India continue fielding medal tradition following England Test series

The five-game Test series between India and England came to an end with the hosts winning it 4-1 in brilliant fashion. Led by Rohit Sharma, India lost the first Test of the series but won the remaining four and established their dominance against the visitors.  [READ MORE]

10. Yusuf Pathan vows to 'uplift the poor and deprived' after being named TMC's Lok Sabha candidate

Yusuf Pathan is all set to start a new innings in his life as he has been named as one of Trinamool Congress' 42 Lok Sabha candidates. [READ MORE]