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The Indian wicket-keeper-batter Ishan Kishan made his return to cricket in the DY Patil T20 tournament in Navi Mumbai, ahead of the IPL 2024 season with Mumbai Indians. This was the first competitive match for the 25-year-old cricketer in nearly three months after he took a personal break from the sport citing mental fatigue. In the WPL 2024, The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women registered a comfortable eight-wicket win against Gujarat Giants.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on February 27.
Major cricket events that happened on February 27
Mandhana and Molineux guide RCB to comfortable 8-wicket win
On Tuesday, February 27, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women registered a comfortable eight-wicket win against Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2024. In front of their adoring home fans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the RCB-W put on a splendid display of cricket with their captain Smriti Mandhana, and Sophie Molineux leading the charge with bat and ball respectively.
Ishan Kishan returns to cricket ahead of IPL 2024
The Indian wicket-keeper-batter Ishan Kishan made his return to cricket in the DY Patil T20 tournament in Navi Mumbai, ahead of the IPL 2024 season with Mumbai Indians. This was the first competitive match for the 25-year-old cricketer in nearly three months after he took a personal break from the sport citing mental fatigue. Ishan Kishan turned up for Reserve Bank of India in the DY Patil T20 tournament against Route Mobile Limited, scoring 19 runs off 12 balls with two fours and one six, apart from registering a stumping.
It feels absolutely like home: Virat Kohli expresses gratitude towards passionate RCB fans
Indian batting great Virat Kohli spoke about the super-passionate fanbase of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, who always go above and beyond to support their Indian Premier League franchise. In a chat with Star Sports, Kohli said, "Every time I've been retained by RCB, I couldn't see myself being in any other franchise, playing for anyone else. For me, the loyalty that the fans have shown me, the faith, the love over so many years is way more valuable to me than any piece of silverware."
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scores fastest century in men's T20Is
In the first match of the Nepal T20I 2024 Tri-series, the Namibia team scored 206/4 in 20 overs, which saw Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton record the fastest-ever century in men's T20I history. Loftie-Eaton went on to smash his record-breaking ton in just 33 balls. He started the game strong and recorded a quick-fire fifty from just 18 balls and in the next 15 balls, he smashed his next fifty runs to break the world record. His knock included 11 fours and eight sixes while batting at a 280.55 strike rate .
Mohammed Shami confirms successful heel operation, reveals recovery 'to take some time'
India and Gujarat Titans fast bowler Mohammed Shami underwent a successful heel operation which will keep him out of the upcoming 2024 season of the Indian Premier League. Shami has been out of action since his dream ODI World Cup 2023 campaign with a foot injury and hence he travelled to the UK for surgery. Since then, Shami shared a major update on his social media, confirming a successful surgery and revealing that his recovery will require more time.
Neil Wagner announces retirement from international cricket
New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner announced retirement from international cricket after an illustrious career where he won the maiden ICC World Test Championship in 2021 against India. The Kiwi speedster was extremely emotional as he shared this news ahead of the two-game home Test series against Australia. Wagner will finish his career as the fifth wicket-taker in New Zealand’s Test cricket history with 260 wickets, at an average of 27. He also has a strike rate of 52 which is only bettered by the great Sir Richard Hadlee (50) of New Zealanders with more than 100 Test wickets.
Keep trying: Hanuma Vihari reacts to Andhra Cricket Association’s response to his allegations
Hanuma Vihari had a fierce reaction to the Andhra Cricket Association’s (ACA) response after he had alleged that they removed him from the Andhra Ranji team’s captaincy in an unceremonious manner. In their press release, ACA spoke about conducting a thorough inquiry into all the complaints made against Hanuma Vihari by his teammates about his use of foul language and abusive behaviour. Responding to this post, Vihari tweeted, " Keep trying."
Shreyas Iyer returns to Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy SF
Shreyas Iyer has been named in Mumbai's Ranji trophy squad for the upcoming semi-final against Tamil Nadu which kicks off on March 2 in Mumbai. Iyer has been under scrutiny for his absence in Mumbai's just-concluded quarterfinal against Baroda as many called him out for ducking red-ball cricket ahead of the upcoming IPL 2024.
Mumbai Squad: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Bhupen Lalwani, Amogh Bhatkal, Musheer Khan, Prasad Pawar (WK), Hardik Tamore (WK), Shardul Thakur, Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Aditya Dhumal, Tushar Deshpande, Mohit Awasthi, Roystan Dias, and Dhawal Kulkarni
