Sports Bulletin of February 28: Shubman Gill to captain India, Babar Azam to be Left Out and More

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India wil be taking on New Zealand in the final group stage match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the clash, there are a few changes which may happen in the team. On the other hand, a few Pakistan stars are also set to be left out ahead of their next assignment.

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Shubman Gill set to captain against New Zealand

Shubman Gill has been chosen as the captain for the match against New Zealand. He is a young and talented player known for his strong batting. Gill is expected to lead the team amid Rohit Sharma's absence in the group stage match. The India batter has been in immense touch in the tournament and now his leadership mettle will be tested.

Rishabh Pant likely to replace Rohit Sharma

Rishabh Pant is likely to replace Rohit Sharma in the final group stage match against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025. The India captain suffered a niggle in the Pakistan encounter and is set to miss out the final group stage match. Pant has been out of side so far as KL Rahul has been preferred as first choice wicketkeeper.

PSL 2025 scheduled to start on April 11

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is scheduled to begin on April 11. The tournament is expected to feature exciting matches with many top cricket players. The PSL announced the similar window with IPL and the dates will now clash with IPL 2025, which is slated to start on March 22.

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi may miss NZ Tour

Reports say that top players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi might miss the New Zealand tour. Their absence could have a big impact on their teams as they tour down under. Pakistan made an early exit in the Champions Trophy 2025 and several stars now may miss out. Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah are also set to miss out.

Vidarbha take First Innings Lead in Ranji Trophy Final

In the Ranji Trophy Final, Vidarbha took a 37-run lead first innings lead against Kerala. The team played well, scoring many runs and showing great skill in both batting and bowling. Replying to 379 runs of Vidarbha, Kerala got bowled out for 342 runs. With two more days to play, Vidarbha now have an upper hand and Kerala now require an outright win to clinch their maiden Ranji title.

Shashank Singh credits Punjab Kings for Popularity

Shashank Singh has thanked the Punjab Kings for helping boost his Google Search Rank. He believes that the team's strong online presence and support have made him more visible on the internet. His growing popularity is partly due to the club's media coverage and fan following. Singh became the 9th most searched athlete in Google after his stellar outing in IPL 2024.

LaLiga lodges complaint against Manchester City to EU

LaLiga has filed a formal complaint against Manchester City with the European Union, their president Javier Tebas confirmed on Thursday. The complaint comes after concerns over irregular agreements and issues in player contracts. LaLiga claims that the club has not followed proper rules, causing a stir among football fans.

Cristiano Ronaldo set for milestone appearance for Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo is ready for a milestone appearance with Al Nassr as he is set to play his 100th match for the Saudi club. Although Al Nassr are struggling this season, Ronaldo remains a key player for the team. In his 99 appearances, the Portugal legend has so far scored 89 goals.