Sports Bulletin On 10th March: From PCB To Protest Against ICC For Ignoring Officials To Rohit Sharma's Champions Trophy Record

In today's sports bulletin (March 10), Pakistan's Cricket Board (PCB) to protest with ICC for ignoring officials during Champions Trophy 2025 Final presentation ceremony. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma became the first captain in the world to win MOTM award in Champions Trophy Final.

Elsewhere, Sri Lanka cricketer Ashen Bandara was arrested due to suspicion of assault. Here's a look at the top sports stories.

1) PCB To Register Protest With ICC For Ignoring Representative In CT 2025 Closing Ceremony

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy concluded on Sunday, with India emerging victorious against New Zealand in the final to claim their third title. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which was already displeased with the final being held outside Pakistan-following India's decision not to travel to the host nation-was further angered by the absence of its officials at the closing ceremony. According to media reports, the PCB is now considering lodging a formal complaint with the ICC over being excluded from the event.

2) Rohit Sharma Becomes First Captain In The World Win MOTM In Champions Trophy Final

Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, making history as the first captain to receive this honor in a Champions Trophy final. With this victory, Rohit also joins MS Dhoni as only the second captain to have won both the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. Additionally, he becomes the second Indian skipper, after Dhoni, to secure multiple ICC trophies.

3) Sri Lanka Cricketer Arrested On Suspicion Of Assault

Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara was taken into custody on Saturday following allegations of assaulting his neighbor during a dispute over parking. Reports suggest that Bandara confronted his neighbor over a vehicle blocking the road and later entered their residence, leading to the altercation.

4) Virat Kohli Breaks Multiple Records During Champions Trophy 2025

Virat Kohli broke multiple records in the Champions Trophy 2025, which includes- Joint-most successful Indian player in ICC events, Joint-most finals in ICC events, Fastest to 14K runs in ODIs, Most successful Indian fielder in ODIs, 1st Indian to score a century in CT against Pakistan, Most 50+ scores in CT & ICC ODI events and 3rd leading run scorer in international cricket.

5) East Bengal Players 'Trapped'; Deprived of Basic Facilities in Turkmenistan Ahead of AFC Challenge League Clash: Report

East Bengal faces multiple off-field challenges ahead of their AFC Challenge League quarter-final second leg against FK Arkadag in Turkmenistan. The team is restricted from leaving their hotel, struggling with poor accommodation, food, and communication issues. Training schedules are controlled, the pitch is in poor condition, and heavy surveillance adds to their difficulties.

6) Harry Brook Apologises After Pulling Out Of IPL 2025

Harry Brook has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming IPL, apologizing to Delhi Capitals and their fans. He expressed his deep love for cricket and gratitude for the opportunity to play at the highest level, emphasizing that the decision was very difficult for him.

7) Health Ministry Asks IPL To Ban All Forms Of Tobacco And Alcohol Advertising

The Health Ministry has directed the Indian Premier League (IPL) to prohibit all tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate advertising, during the tournament starting on March 22.

8) Commonwealth Games Federation Undergoes Rebranding; Renamed As Commonwealth Sport

On Monday, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) rebranded itself as Commonwealth Sport, marking a shift from a governing body to a broader "movement." The announcement coincided with Commonwealth Day on March 10.

9) Hockey India Announce Record Prize Pool For Annual Awards

Hockey India has unveiled a record-breaking prize pool of ₹12 crore for its seventh Annual Awards, with 32 players nominated across eight categories. The event, set to take place on Saturday in New Delhi, will honor the standout performances of the 2024 season.

10) Manchester United Fans Stage Mass Protest

Manchester United fans staged a mass protest outside Old Trafford against the Glazer family's ownership ahead of their match against Arsenal. Organized by 'The 1958' group, supporters dressed in black and chanted "Glazer Out" even after United took the lead. Some also wore the iconic green and gold scarves, symbolizing the club's origins and opposition to the Glazers' financial control, a movement that began in 2010.