BCCI Tells Kohli & Sharma: Play Domestic Cricket – Report

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has communicated to veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma that if they wish to remain in contention for India’s one-day international (ODI) squad, they must feature in the forthcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy domestic tournament. Both players have

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Ganguly Backs Shami Inclusion After India Snub

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2025

Former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has publicly urged the selectors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to bring back veteran paceman Mohammed Shami into the national squad across all formats. Ganguly said he considers Shami “fit and bowling exceptionally well” despite the 35-year-old being omitted for the imminent […]

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India clinch T20I series 2-1 in Australia

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2025

The India national cricket team sealed a 2-1 victory over the Australia national cricket team in their five-match T20 International series on Australian soil, after the final match in Brisbane was abandoned due to weather. Match background India’s win in the fourth T20I at the Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast proved decisive. They set […]

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India Raises Asia Cup Trophy Row at ICC Meet in Dubai

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

The Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chair’s absence was conspicuous as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting began in Dubai. Speculation had grown that Naqvi might skip the event entirely, but reports later confirmed his arrival shortly before proceedings commenced. India’s Focus and Tension Over Asia Cup Trophy Representatives from the Board

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India Cruises to 48-Run Win Over Australia, Leads Series 2-1

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

In the fourth T20 International at Carrara Oval, the Indian team delivered a dominant performance to beat Australia by 48 runs and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Asked to bat first, India posted 167 for 8 thanks to solid contributions from Shubman Gill (46), Abhishek Sharma (28), Shivam Dube (22), and a […]

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Sundar Sparkles as India Beat Australia by 48 Runs to Lead Series

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

In the fourth T20I at Carrara, Australia, the India national cricket team posted 167/8 after being asked to bat first. Top contributions came from Shubman Gill with 46 runs and a late-innings flourish by Axar Patel, who added 21* and later wreaked havoc with the ball. Spin Trio Crushes Australia’s Chase The Australia national cricket […]

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New Look Australia Squad for Ashes Opener

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Australia has announced its 15-member squad for the first Test of the Ashes Series 2025‑26 against England, scheduled to begin on 21 November in Perth. The choice reflects a blend of fresh talent and seasoned professionals ahead of a high-stakes summer. Key Inclusions and Exclusions The big surprise is the omission of young opener Sam […]

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Three Players Sanctioned After Asia Cup 2025 Heat-up

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 (Sept 9–28) disciplinary panel of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has punished three key players following heated matches between India national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team. Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf has been handed a two-match suspension for accumulating four demerit points after two separate breaches of Article 2.21

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Travis Head Released From T20I Squad To Play Sheffield Shield

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

Australia’s top-order batter Travis Head has been released from the remaining matches of the T20I series against India, so he can return to first-class red-ball cricket by playing in the upcoming Sheffield Shield match for South Australia. His departure from the white-ball squad is part of a preparation strategy for the imminent five-Test Ashes series […]

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BCCI Announces ₹51 Crore Reward After Women’s World Cup Win

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a cash reward of ₹51 crore for the Indian women’s cricket team following their victory in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The prize will be distributed among players, coaches, selectors and support staff in recognition of their historic achievement. India’s Historic […]