South Africa Edge Closer to Series Sweep in Guwahati

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

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On Day 4 of the second Test at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, South Africa national cricket team reinforced their claim for a series-sweep against India national cricket team by setting a daunting target of 549 runs before declaring their second innings at 260/5. The visitors resumed on

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Shastri Slams Gambhir Over India Selection Chaos

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

Former India coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has harshly criticised the current Indian team under coach Gautam Gambhir, calling the selections “makes no sense” after India’s batting collapse in Guwahati during the second Test against South Africa. Selection Confusion At Number 3 Shastri pinpointed the frequent changes at the crucial number 3 batting position as […]

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India Collapse As South Africa Close In On Historic Win

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

India were dismissed for 201 in their first innings of the second Test in Guwahati, falling 288 runs short of South Africa’s total. Despite favourable batting conditions, India’s top and middle order faltered again, raising concerns about consistency and shot selection. Jansen Dominates With Six-Wicket Haul South African all-rounder Marco Jansen delivered the standout

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KL Rahul To Return As India Captain After Two Years

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2025

KL Rahul is set to return as India’s ODI captain for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa beginning November 30. His comeback to leadership comes after nearly two years, prompted by the unavailability of Shubman Gill, who has been ruled out due to a neck injury that requires extended recovery. Multiple Players Unavailable Gill’s […]

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India Fight Back As South Africa Reach 247/6 On Day 1

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

On the opening day of the second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati, the visitors reached 247 for 6 at stumps after electing to bat first. India, trailing 0-1 in the two-match series, found themselves under pressure early when South Africa’s openers built a solid platform with an 82-run stand. India Strike Late […]

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Head Ton Gives Australia 1-0 Ashes Lead

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the opening Test of the Ashes, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The match in Perth ended inside two days after England suffered a dramatic collapse, losing nine wickets for just 64 runs on Day 2. Australia chased the target of 205 in only 28.1 overs, reflecting […]

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Gill Released From India Squad Ahead of Guwahati Test

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill has been released from the national squad ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati after failing to recover from a neck injury. He will now return to Mumbai for further assessment and rest, according to the cricket board’s official statement. Replacement And Leadership Adjustment With Gill unavailable, […]

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Jadeja Traded to Royals as Samson Heads to CSK

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

In a major deal ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been traded from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to the Rajasthan Royals (RR). In exchange, CSK acquires wicket-keeper-batter Sanju Samson from Rajasthan. Jadeja’s move back to Rajasthan marks his return to the franchise where he began his IPL […]

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Gill Travels to Guwahati, Yet Doubtful for 2nd Test

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain, is set to travel with the team to Guwahati for the second Test against South Africa national cricket team despite a neck injury sustained in the first Test in Kolkata. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that Gill will be monitored by the medical team, […]

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Gavaskar Critiques Selection & Domestic-Cricket Lapse After India’s Kolkata Defeat

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has issued strong criticism of the current Indian squad and management following the 30-run defeat against South Africa national cricket team in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. He pointed out that many players are skipping regular domestic-cricket participation, which he believes undermines their readiness for pressure