India May Rest Top Stars For Afghanistan Test

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

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India may rest some of its leading players for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June, with the final decision expected to be taken after discussions between selectors and team management. The possible move is being viewed as part of workload management, especially with a packed

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Rashid Khan Turned Down India Citizenship Offer

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2026

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan has revealed that he turned down offers of citizenship from India and Australia, choosing instead to remain committed to representing Afghanistan in international cricket. The revelation has drawn attention because it highlights the leg-spinner’s loyalty to his home country despite opportunities to shift to bigger cricketing nations. Rashid

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Ayush Mhatre Hamstring Tear Hits CSK

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

Chennai Super Kings have suffered an injury setback after batter Ayush Mhatre sustained a torn hamstring during their 10-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. The young top-order batter appeared in good touch during the chase, but pulled up while trying to complete a second run and was later seen struggling to move before […]

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Sarfaraz Khan Named Pakistan Test Coach

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed head coach of Pakistan’s Test team for the upcoming Bangladesh series, marking a major change in the side’s red-ball setup. The Pakistan Cricket Board has also added former cricketers Asad Shafiq and Umar Gul to the support staff ahead of the two-match tour. Pakistan Test Coaching Staff […]

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SRH Sign Gerald Coetzee for David Payne

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee as an injury replacement for David Payne for the rest of IPL 2026. The move gives SRH another pace option as the franchise adjusts its squad midway through the season. Gerald Coetzee Joins Sunrisers Hyderabad SRH confirmed that Coetzee has been brought in for the […]

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Set For India Debut Push

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Set For India Debut Push After IPL Start Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is reportedly in contention for a senior India call-up after his explosive start to IPL 2026. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals player has emerged as one of the most talked-about names of the season, with reports saying selectors are considering him […]

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LSG Sign George Linde For IPL 2026

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

Lucknow Super Giants have signed South Africa all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga for IPL 2026. The move comes after Hasaranga was ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury, forcing LSG to make a change to their squad as the season progresses. George Linde Replaces Wanindu Hasaranga LSG confirmed that […]

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Suryavanshi Focuses On Ball Not Bowler

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has said he focuses only on the ball and not on the reputation of the bowler, underlining the fearless mindset that has made him one of the biggest talking points of IPL 2026. The Rajasthan Royals youngster made the remark after another explosive innings, showing that big names such as Jasprit Bumrah and […]

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Hardik Pandya Blames MI Bowlers After RR Loss

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said the team’s bowlers were mainly responsible for the 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals after admitting the attack failed to execute in a shortened IPL 2026 match. Rajasthan’s explosive opening stand left Mumbai chasing the game early, and Hardik made it clear that the batting unit was not the main […]

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Abhishek Sharma Fined After KKR-SRH Row

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Abhishek Sharma has been fined by the IPL after breaching the league’s Code of Conduct during Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. The sanction came a day after the match, with the league confirming that the SRH opener accepted the punishment. Abhishek Sharma IPL Fine Explained The IPL said Abhishek Sharma […]