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Australia has reached in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy. After their match washed out against Afghanistan, they guaranteed their spot. Afghanistan needs to pray for South Africa’s collapse today. Also, big news from India vs New Zealand clash, as there’s now uncertainty over Rishabh Pant’s inclusion in the playing XI. In a shocking move, England’s captain Jos Buttler has resigned. Two news coming from the franchise leagues. India’s legend MS Dhoni and recently retired spinner R Ashwin have commenced preparing for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Also, PSL is set to commence on 11th April. On that note, let us look at the top cricketing stories from Thursday, February 28.
Australia sail into semis, Afghanistan hanging
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia sailed into the semifinals, because their last Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore was stopped due to rain on Friday. It started raining when Australia was chasing the target, and the rain made the ground so wet that the staff couldn’t get it ready again. So, both teams had to share points. This gave Australia four points, helping them move to the next round. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s chances of moving ahead are now very slim. With the match getting abandoned, now Afghanistan have to hope for the miracle. Afghanistan had a great campaign. After losing to South Africa, the team bounced back and defeated England to stay alive in the tournament. They need to beat Australia to assure their place in the semis. however, now with only 3 points, they need to hope for England to beat South Africa by more than 200 runs, to get a qualification for the semifinals.
No Rishabh Pant in IND vs NZ? Rohit Sharma returns on the nets
Captain Rohit Sharma was recovering from a hamstring injury but is back in practice and will play in the match against New Zealand, which means Rishabh Pant will not be playing. On the other hand, it’s still not sure if Mohammed Shami will play because he might have some problems with his leg or knee. During a press conference, KL Rahul spoke to the fans and assured them that the team is generally in good shape, putting their minds at ease about any more injuries before the semi-finals.
Jos Buttler’s last dance as captain today
Jos Buttler, whose reputation as a captain in one-day internationals (ODIs) took a hit after a disappointing ICC Champions Trophy performance, has decided to step down as captain. Buttler has been under pressure for some time, as England hasn’t done well in major tournaments since 2023. They’ve lost 18 out of 25 ODIs and are currently on a six-match losing streak. Buttler’s last match as England’s white-ball captain will be against South Africa at the ICC Champions Trophy on March 1, means today.
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22-year-old Harsh Dubey scripted history in Ranji Trophy
Vidarbha’s left-arm spinner, Harsh Dubey, made history by taking the most wickets in a single Ranji Trophy season during the 2024-25 final against Kerala at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur. The 22-year-old has been outstanding this season, taking 69 wickets so far, and the final match is still underway.
Dhoni & Ashwin reunite after 10 years on nets
MS Dhoni and R Ashwin are back together as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) get ready for the IPL 2025 season. Both Ashwin and Dhoni were part of the CSK team that won IPL titles in 2010 and 2011. In the IPL 2025 auction, Ashwin made an exciting return to CSK, being bought for 9.75 crore rupees. This brings Ashwin back to the Chepauk Stadium, joining Dhoni as Chennai aims to win their 6th IPL title. The team has already started their practice, with Dhoni, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, and others gathering at the team base for training.
PSL & IPL at the same time
The stage is set for PSL X to begin on 11 April. This six-team tournament will have 34 matches from 11 April to 18 May. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host 13 of these matches, including both Eliminators and the final. The defending champions, Islamabad United, will play against two-time winners, Lahore Qalandars, in the opening match.
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