Jaipur POCSO Court Rejects Yash Dayal Bail Plea

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

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A special POCSO court in Jaipur has rejected the anticipatory bail application of Indian cricketer Yash Dayal in connection with an alleged sexual assault case involving a minor. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing nature of the investigation while declining

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Australia Consider Four-Pacer Option for Boxing Day Test

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

Australia are considering deploying a four-man pace attack for the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as selectors assess conditions ahead of the match. Team management said the final decision on the playing XI will be taken after a closer inspection of the pitch, which is expected to offer assistance to fast bowlers […]

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England Name XI for Boxing Day Test at MCG

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

England have announced their playing XI for the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to begin on Boxing Day. The selection comes with the Ashes already decided, with Australia holding an unassailable lead in the five-match series, and amid growing focus on player conduct and welfare off the field. England’s selected […]

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PCB to Complain to ICC Over India U19 Conduct

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has said it will lodge a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council over the conduct of some members of the India Under-19 cricket team during the Under-19 Asia Cup final. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi alleged that Indian players repeatedly provoked their Pakistani counterparts during the match. Pakistan went on to […]

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India Name T20 World Cup Squad, Gill, Jitesh Omitted

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

India’s cricket selectors have announced the 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, with several notable selections and omissions. The team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, with Axar Patel named as the vice-captain. Key inclusions and exclusions Among the biggest news is the […]

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U19 Asia Cup: India Beat Sri Lanka to Enter Final

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

India’s Under-19 team stormed into the final of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup after defeating Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the semi-final played in Dubai. The match was reduced to 20 overs per side due to rain, but India showed composure and control to chase down the revised target without difficulty. Sri Lanka batted […]

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India Beat South Africa to Win T20I Series

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth and final T20 International at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, sealing the five-match series 3–1. The win capped a strong home performance for India in the 2025–26 T20I series against the touring South African team. India Post Strong Total India batted first and put […]

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Head’s Century Puts Australia in Firm Control

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Australia tightened its grip on the match after a commanding century from Travis Head left the hosts firmly on top against their opponents in the ongoing Test. Head’s innings anchored Australia’s batting effort and significantly widened the gap between the two sides, placing Australia in a strong position as the game moved deeper into its […]

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Kapil Dev Says Gambhir’s Role Is More Managerial

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Former India captain Kapil Dev has said that Gautam Gambhir’s role with the Indian cricket team should be viewed more as that of a manager than a traditional coach, sparking discussion about modern coaching roles in international cricket. Kapil made the remarks during a public event in New Delhi, where he commented on how cricket […]

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Jharkhand Clinch Maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Title

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Jharkhand won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025–26 after a dominant 69-run victory over Haryana in the final, sealing their first title in India’s premier domestic T20 tournament. The final was played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune and saw Jharkhand deliver a comprehensive all-round performance. Jharkhand Set Up the Match With the […]