Asif Ali Announces Retirement from International Cricket

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

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Pakistan’s middle-order batter Asif Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, calling it “the greatest honour” to represent his country. In a social media post, he thanked fans, teammates, coaches, and his family for their constant support through highs and lows of his

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Mitchell Starc Retires from T20Is to Focus on Tests and ODI World Cup

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from international T20 cricket. He has not featured in a T20I since the 2024 World Cup and finishes with 79 wickets in 65 matches, making him Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format after Adam Zampa. His decision comes just months before the next T20 World Cup in […]

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Dravid Steps Down as Rajasthan Royals Head Coach

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Rahul Dravid has stepped down as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2026 IPL season. His second stint with the franchise began in 2024. Although he was offered a broader strategic role as part of a structural reshuffle, Dravid declined and chose to part ways. Long-Standing Association Dravid’s bond with the Royals […]

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Gill Checks In at CoE for Fitness Ahead of Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain and T20I vice-captain, has reported to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for a mandatory fitness test ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Gill had recently recovered from a flu infection that forced him to skip the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals. Teamwide Fitness Drive Gill is part of a […]

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Bradman’s 1946–47 Baggy Green Cap Sells to National Museum

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has acquired one of Sir Donald Bradman’s rare “baggy green” caps for AU$438,500 (about US$287,000). The iconic cap was worn by Bradman during the 1946–47 Ashes series against England. The federal government contributed half the purchase amount to secure the historic item. Historical Significance and Preservation This particular

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Madushanka’s Hat-trick Seals Sri Lanka ODI Win

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Sri Lanka edged out Zimbabwe by seven runs in a thrilling first ODI at Harare Sports Club on Friday, thanks to a dramatic final over from fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka. His hat-trick in the last over sealed the game and gave Sri Lanka a 1–0 lead in the two-match series. Batting first, Sri Lanka looked […]

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BCCI Considers Bronco Test As New Fitness Standard

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly exploring inclusion of the Bronco Test in its fitness evaluation regime. The test is a high-intensity shuttle-run assessing endurance and cardiovascular fitness, adding to existing metrics like the Yo-Yo Test and 2 km run. AB De Villiers Describes Test As Grueling Former South Africa […]

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R. Ashwin Announces Retirement from IPL

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced on August 27, 2025, that he is retiring from the Indian Premier League after a 16-season career. His decision was shared on social media, marking the end of one of the longest-serving IPL journeys. Hails “New Beginning” in Franchise Cricket In his statement, Ashwin described the retirement as both closure […]

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Vijay Shankar Set to Join Tripura After TN Move

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

All-rounder Vijay Shankar has decided to part ways with Tamil Nadu and is set to join the Tripura cricket team for the 2025–26 domestic season. He has already obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association and is awaiting Tripura Cricket Association’s final approval. Following in Vihari’s Footsteps Shankar will be […]

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PCB Denies Captaincy Changes After Contract Shakeup

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed speculation that Test captain Shan Masood and ODI skipper Mohammad Rizwan may be removed from their roles. A PCB spokesperson clarified that no discussions have been held on leadership changes and that both players remain secure in their positions. Contracts Reshuffled — No Category A In a surprising […]