Sports News, February 28: India to get another world-class stadium, KL Rahul flies to London and more; a look at today's top 10 trending sports stories

India batter KL Rahul has flown to London to seek expert advice on his injury while fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to rejoin the Indian squad in Dharamsala for the 5th Test against England. Meanwhile, in the Women's Premier League (WPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore made it two wins in as many matches played after defeating Gujarat Giants on February 27.

Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 28's sports roundup:

KL Rahul flies to London for treatment

The Indian cricket team faces a significant challenge as uncertainty looms over KL Rahul's participation in the upcoming Dharamsala Test against England, scheduled to start on March 7. According to a report in Cricbuzz, Rahul's recovery has not progressed as hoped. The talented batter has been seeking an expert opinion abroad for about a week, with reports suggesting a specialist consultation in London may be underway. The concern stems from lingering pain in his right quadriceps, an issue that previously necessitated surgery and continues to cause stiffness.

Jasprit Bumrah to rejoin Indian squad in Dharamsala

Jasprit Bumrah's comeback for the Dharamsala Test appears highly likely after he was given a rest during the Ranchi match. According to a report in Cricbuzz, the star India pacer, who was rested from the previous Test in Ranchi owing to workload management, is slated to rejoin the team in Dharamsala.

RCB thrash Gujarat Giants in WPL

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has kicked off their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 season with a spectacular performance, clinching consecutive victories in their first two matches. The team's latest triumph came against the Gujarat Giants, led by Beth Mooney, with RCB securing an impressive 8-wicket win on Tuesday, February 27, at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Ishan Kishan returns to competitive cricket after 3 months

In the DY Patil T20 Cup 2024, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan made his eagerly awaited comeback to competitive cricket on February 27th (Tuesday). Playing for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) team, Kishan participated in a match against Route Mobile Limited at the distinguished DY Patil University Grounds in Navi Mumbai. Tasked with chasing a target of 193 runs, Kishan opened the batting for RBI but was unable to turn his start into a substantial score. In his 12-ball stint, Kishan managed to score 19 runs, including two boundaries and a six, before being dismissed by Maxwell Swaminathan.

Shreyas Iyer to play Ranji Trophy semi-final for Mumbai

In a significant development that has sparked widespread discussion amid concerns over India's top cricketers choosing the Indian Premier League (IPL) over domestic first-class cricket, Mumbai's star batter Shreyas Iyer has reportedly made himself available for the crucial Ranji Trophy semi-final clash against Tamil Nadu.

Ranji Trophy semi-final venues announced

The Ranji Trophy semifinals are set to commence on March 2, Saturday, with Mumbai hosting Tamil Nadu and Vidarbha welcoming Madhya Pradesh in Nagpur for the crucial fixtures. These pivotal matches in India's premier domestic cricket tournament will take place at the BKC Ground in Mumbai and the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, respectively.

Devon Conway ruled out of 1st Test against Australia

Devon Conway, the opener for New Zealand and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), will miss the forthcoming Test match against Australia in Wellington after sustaining a thumb injury during the recently concluded T20I series. Henry Nicholls has been called up to the squad to fill the vacancy, with Will Young set to take over Conway's position as the opening batsman.

Australia announce playing XI for 1st Test against New Zealand

Australia announced their playing XI for the first Test match against New Zealand, scheduled to start from February 29.

Australia XI: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

Kane Williamson blessed with a baby girl

Kane Williamson, the celebrated New Zealand cricketer, and his wife Sarah recently celebrated the arrival of their third child, a daughter. Their growing family now comprises a son, who is one year old, a daughter aged three, and the newly born baby girl.

India to get another world-class cricket stadium

In a significant announcement that promises to elevate the status of sports infrastructure in Sikkim, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang revealed plans on February 27 (Tuesday) to transform the Kitam Ground in Namchi district into a cricket stadium of international standards. This ambitious project aims to make Sikkim a new hotspot for cricket, with the potential to host both international and domestic cricket matches, attracting fans and players from around the globe to this picturesque region.

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