India Face Sri Lanka in Asian Games Semi-Final

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2026

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India will face Sri Lanka while Pakistan take on Bangladesh in the men’s cricket semi-finals at the 2026 Asian Games after all four quarter-finals were washed out without a ball being bowled in Nisshin. India Face Sri Lanka in Asian Games Semi-Final Persistent rain prevented any play in the

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Gambhir Reveals Toughest Sanju Samson Decision

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2026

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has described leaving Sanju Samson out of the playing XI during the England T20I series as the toughest selection decision of his coaching tenure. Samson has since responded strongly against Afghanistan, scoring 117 runs across three matches at a strike rate of 180. Gambhir Explains Sanju Samson Selection Call Gambhir […]

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Abhishek Sharma Powers India Past Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

Abhishek Sharma smashed a blistering 82 off 32 balls as India cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first T20I in New Delhi, chasing down 157 with 38 balls remaining to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Abhishek Sharma Blasts 82 in India Chase India lost Sanju Samson early, but Abhishek […]

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Muzumdar Backs BCCI Over Asia Cup Trophy Refusal

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar has backed the BCCI’s decision not to accept the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, saying the team is united behind the board’s position after winning a record-extending eighth title. Muzumdar Backs BCCI Stand on Mohsin Naqvi India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs […]

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Ashish Nehra Keeps Rohit, Kohli 2027 World Cup Door Open

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Former India pacer Ashish Nehra has refused to rule out Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying form and performance rather than age should ultimately determine whether the two veterans remain part of India’s plans. Nehra Says 2027 World Cup Call Is Too Early Nehra said it was impossible […]

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Ashwin Warns Rishabh Pant Over Test Shot Selection

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2026

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has issued a sharp warning to Rishabh Pant over his shot selection in Test cricket, arguing that aggressive batting must be balanced with match awareness. His comments came after Pant scored 168 runs in India’s two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Ashwin Questions Rishabh Pant’s Decision-Making Ashwin said his expectations from […]

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Gautam Gambhir Backs Three-Match Test Series

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2026

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has called for three-match Test series to become the preferred format, arguing that two-Test contests leave teams with little opportunity to recover after losing the opening match. Gautam Gambhir Backs Three-Test Series Gambhir said a three-Test contest gives the side losing the opener a genuine opportunity to respond and still […]

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India’s Bangladesh Tour May Be Postponed Again

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

India’s scheduled white-ball tour of Bangladesh in September 2026 could be postponed again, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirming that discussions with the BCCI over the dates are continuing. No cancellation has been announced, but uncertainty remains less than two weeks before the proposed start of the series. India Bangladesh Cricket Tour Faces Fresh Delay […]

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Renshaw Recalled as Australia Drop Weatherald

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

Australia have recalled Matthew Renshaw for the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, with opener Jake Weatherald omitted from the 13-player squad. The change follows Australia’s nine-wicket defeat in the opening Test, where the batting unit struggled for consistency. Matthew Renshaw Recalled to Australia Test Squad Renshaw returns to Australia’s Test setup

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VVS Laxman Likely to Become BCCI Cricket Director

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

Former India batter VVS Laxman is likely to be appointed BCCI Director of Cricket as the board considers a wider restructuring of its cricket operations. The proposed role would significantly expand Laxman’s responsibilities beyond his current position as head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The appointment has not yet been officially confirmed. […]