March 5 Morning Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from the cricketing world

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getcricketnews|05-03-2024

1. DRS controversy reaches WPL as bizarre call leaves fans stunned Star Sri Lanka cricketer Chamari Athapaththu became the victim of one of the most controversial DRS decisions of the WPL.

2. 'We lost the match at 9 o'clock on day one' - Tamil Nadu coach highlights blunder at toss after Ranji semi-final drubbing

Tamil Nadu's semi-final dreams in the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 were shattered, courtesy of a contentious decision at the toss. Coach Sulakshan Kulkarni expressed his dismay, attributing the loss to captain R Sai Kishore's choice to bat first, despite favourable bowling conditions.

3. Watch - Shoriful Islam's 'timed-out' celebration reignites old tensions between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Shoriful's moment in the spotlight unfolded when he successfully dismissed Sri Lankan batter Avishka Fernando, limiting him to just four runs.

4. Decoding MS Dhoni's cryptic social media post on his 'new role'

Fans are left pondering whether this announcement hints at Dhoni's retirement or a potential mentorship role in the Chennai-based franchise.

5. WPL 2024: Ellyse Perry gives priceless reaction after breaking car's window with monstrous six

The sponsor car parked in the stadium was also on the receiving side of Perry's wrath as the right-handed batter broke its window with one of her maximums.

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