Chinnaswamy Stadium Cleared to Host Cricket Matches

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

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The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has received approval from the Karnataka government to resume hosting Indian Premier League matches and international cricket fixtures. The clearance allows the venue to return to the cricket calendar after a temporary suspension on hosting major events.

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BCB-ICC Deadlock Continues Over T20 World Cup Venues

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council remain locked in a dispute over where Bangladesh will play its matches in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With the tournament approaching, the two sides have yet to reach an agreement on venue arrangements. Bangladesh’s Position Bangladesh has reiterated its reluctance to play its […]

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Iyer, Bishnoi Added to India T20I Squad

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Shreyas Iyer and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi have been added to India’s T20 International squad for the ongoing series against New Zealand. The team management made the changes to strengthen the squad following availability and fitness-related considerations. Squad Update and Context Iyer’s inclusion marks his return to the T20I setup after being out of the format […]

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Gambhir’s Role Questioned in Rohit ODI Captaincy Exit

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has alleged that head coach Gautam Gambhir played an influential role in the decision to remove Rohit Sharma as India’s One Day International captain. Tiwary claimed the move was executed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar but suggested that Gambhir “fired the gun from his shoulder,” implying behind-the-scenes pressure rather than […]

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BPL Rescheduled After Players Boycott Over Official Row

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 was rescheduled after players boycotted scheduled matches on January 15, refusing to take the field in protest against remarks by a senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official. Two matches did not start as players stuck to their demand for administrative action. Officials Removed, Schedule Revised In response to the […]

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India Lose 2nd ODI, Gill Rues Middle-Over Wickets

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

India suffered a seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second One-Day International (ODI) at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, leveling the three-match series 1-1. New Zealand successfully chased India’s total of 284, with Daryl Mitchell scoring an unbeaten 131 and Will Young contributing 87 in a key partnership. Gill On Key Phase Of […]

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New Zealand Beat India in 2nd ODI at Rajkot

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the second One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series at Rajkot on Wednesday, leveling the series 1-1. India Post Competitive Total India scored 284 for 7 in their 50 overs. KL Rahul led the innings with an unbeaten 112, his first ODI century against New Zealand […]

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Kohli Breaks Tendulkar Record Against New Zealand

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

Virat Kohli added another milestone to his career by becoming India’s highest run-scorer against New Zealand in One Day Internationals. He achieved the feat during the ongoing India–New Zealand ODI series, surpassing the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar. Record Achieved in ODI Series Kohli went past Tendulkar’s tally of runs against New Zealand early […]

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Kohli Closes Gap With Tendulkar in India Win

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Virat Kohli moved closer to Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing run-scoring record after playing a key role in India’s four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI of the series. Kohli scored 93, anchoring India’s chase of a 301-run target and guiding the team through a tense finish. Major Career Milestone During the innings, Kohli became […]

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Kohli’s 93 Powers India to Win in 1st ODI vs New Zealand

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

India began the ODI series against New Zealand with a hard-fought four-wicket win in the opening match, successfully chasing a target of 301 in Vadodara. India reached 306 for 6 in 49 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Virat Kohli anchored the chase with a composed 93 off 91 balls, setting the […]