February 28 Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Ishan Kishan returns to cricket with DY Patil T20 Cup appearance

In the ongoing DY Patil T20 Cup at the DY Patil University Ground in Navi Mumbai, India's wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan returned to competitive cricket on Tuesday, February 27. (READ MORE)

2. BCCI uncertain on KL Rahul's fitness as batter travels to the United Kingdom for injury assessment

In a predicament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) faces uncertainty over KL Rahul's fitness ahead of the fifth Test against England in Dharamshala, set to commence from March 7.  Rahul sought clarity by traveling to the United Kingdom for assessment, leaving the team management waiting for his report to finalize selections. (READ MORE)

3. Kane Williamson welcomes third child with wife Sarah Raheem

Kane Williamson and his wife, Sarah Raheem, are embracing parenthood once more with the birth of their third child. (READ MORE)

4. IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah set to feature in Dharamshala Test, India to make changes in squad after series win
 
Jasprit Bumrah is slated to make his comeback in Dharamshala for the series' fifth and final match against England, with potential alterations to the playing XI by the team management, aimed at workload management for other players. (READ MORE)

5. Temba Bavuma pays visit to Johannesburg hospital to witness institution's efforts in fight against breast cancer

On February 27th, South African cricket captain Temba Bavuma visited the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital to see their efforts against breast cancer and the impact of the Pink ODI fund firsthand. (READ MORE)

6. 'I was forced to resign, was not okay with it' - Hanuma Vihari provides further details around recent drama regarding Andhra Pradesh Cricket

Hanuma Vihari provided further clarity on the altercation with the Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association, mentioning that player number 17, Kuntrapakam Narsimha Prudhviraj was a reserve player and wasn’t supposed to be in the dressing room. He added that upon correcting, the youngster didn’t take it on a positive note and later on lodged a complaint, which forced him to quit captaincy. (READ MORE)

7. Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal move up in ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings

The recent fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi has led to some noteworthy changes in the latest ICC Test batting rankings. England batter Joe Root has moved up to 3rd position after scoring an unbeaten 122 in the first innings of the fourth Test. Meanwhile, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has also made strides up to 12th position through knocks of 73 and 37. (READ MORE)

8. Bayern Munich name Virat Kohli as Manuel Neuer’s cricket equivalent, remark him as GOAT

German football powerhouse Bayern Munich has bestowed the title of cross-sport counterpart upon Indian cricketing maestro Virat Kohli to legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. The announcement came via the club’s official social media handle, sparking conversations across the sporting world. (READ MORE)

9. 'Swirling through life with our two little Jalebi Babies' - Yuvraj Singh pens down heartfelt note on wife Hazel Keech's birthday

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh penned a heartwarming birthday note for his wife Hazel Keech, who turned 37 years old today. He shared fond memories of their life lived so far. (READ MORE)

10. 'Snow??' - Harsha Bhogle raises concerns over weather in Dharamshala ahead of final Test

Harsha Bhogle, a renowned commentator and broadcaster for the ongoing series, has expressed concerns over the weather conditions at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala ahead of the much-awaited clash between India and England. (READ MORE)