Sports Bulletin On March 8: From Virat Kohli Getting Injured Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final To Jasprit Bumrah Missing Two Weeks Of IPL 2025

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In today's sports bulletin (March 6), Virat Kohli suffered an injury ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah's return to competitive action has now been delayed going into the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Elsewhere, Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir eyes IPL contract, while Vaishali Rameshbabu Takes Over PM Modi's X Handle On International Women's Day. Here's a look at the top sports stories.

1) Virat Kohli Suffers Injury During Practice Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final: Report

Virat Kohli suffered an injury scare during India's final practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on March 9 in Dubai. The star batter was hit near his knee while facing a pacer in the nets, as reported by Geo News. Team physios attended to him, applying spray and bandaging the area. Despite the injury, Kohli remained on the field, watching his teammates practice and assuring the support staff of his condition.

2) Jasprit Bumrah To Miss Four Opening IPL Matches: Report

Mumbai Indians may face a setback in IPL 2025 as Jasprit Bumrah could miss the first two weeks of the tournament, The Times of India reports. The ace pacer is likely to join the team next month, potentially missing three to four matches.

3) Ravichandran Ashwin Slams X User Over Misquoted Post

Ravichandran Ashwin had a sarcastic response to a parody account on X that falsely claimed he revealed Virat Kohli's retirement plans. The post alleged Kohli told Ashwin he might retire soon to spend more time with his family. Ashwin dismissed it with humor, saying, "Heartwarming to see humans still excelling at creative storytelling in this AI era. Nice script but maybe check with me next time before casting me in the lead role?"

4) Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Amir Eyes IPL Contract In 2026

Mohammad Amir has expressed interest in playing IPL 2026, aiming to represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Speaking on a Pakistani show, he said, "By next year, I will have the opportunity to play in the IPL and if given the chance then why not."

Pakistani players are banned from the IPL, with 2008 being the only season they participated. However, Amir could play if he obtains a British passport, as former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood did. Amir, who moved to the UK years ago, had hinted in 2023 about getting British citizenship in 2024, though it likely hasn't happened yet.

5) Cristiano Ronaldo Tells Lookalike Fan, 'Bro, You Don't Look Like Me, You Are Very Ugly'

Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines again after playfully calling a lookalike fan "very ugly." The viral video captured the lighthearted exchange at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh before Al Nassr's match against Al Shabab.

"Bro, you don't look like me (x2), you're very ugly," joked Ronaldo, to which the fan responded, "You are the best bro, wallahi."

6) R Vaishali Rameshbabu Takes Over PM Modi's X Handle On International Women's Day

Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu took over PM Narendra Modi's social media on International Women's Day 2025, sharing insights into her journey and an inspiring message for women and parents. The 23-year-old expressed her excitement on X about addressing the nation through the PM's account.

7) BNP Paribas Open: Top Seed Alexander Zverev Crashes OutWorld No. 2

Alexander Zverev, after his loss to Tallon Griekspoor in his Indian Wells opener, admitted his "terrible" performance has sidelined any thoughts of surpassing Jannik Sinner in the rankings. Zverev entered as the top seed, benefiting from Sinner's three-month doping suspension.

8) Not a good sign for Indian football: Bhaichung Bhutia On Sunil Chhetri U-Turn

Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia opposes recalling Sunil Chhetri from international retirement. Speaking to The Indian Express, Bhutia said, "I can understand that there's huge pressure on Manolo and the federation (AIFF) after the disaster of 2024... but it's not really good for the development and progress for Indian football in the long run." He added, "It's wonderful for Sunil to come back... but overall, for Indian football's development, it's definitely not a good sign. You're still relying on a 40-year-old who's retired to come back and bail you out."

9) Pranav Venkatesh becomes world junior chess champion

Bengaluru's Pranav Venkatesh clinched the World Junior Chess Championship in Petrovac, Montenegro, remaining unbeaten with nine points. This marks India's third straight world chess title after D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh's victories.

10) WTA announces first-of-its-kind maternity benefits plan for players

The WTA, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, now offers 12 months of paid maternity leave for pregnant players and two months for those becoming parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption.