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Gill Appointed India’s New ODI Captain

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

Shubman Gill has been named India’s new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. The move comes ahead of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series in Australia beginning October 19, 2025. Squad and Roles Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been retained in the ODI squad despite the captaincy change. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed vice-captain. Gill is […]

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India’s World Test Championship PCT Rises After Big Win

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

India’s emphatic victory over the West Indies in the first Test has boosted its standing in the 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) points table. India defeated West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad, wrapping up the match in three days. India bowled out West Indies for 162 in the first innings, posted […]

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Jadeja, Siraj Help India Wrap Up First Test against Windies

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

India secured a commanding victory over the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in just over a session on the final day at Ahmedabad. India had declared earlier at 448/5, relying on centuries by KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja. Key Performances Ravindra Jadeja led with both bat and ball: he remained […]

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Bangladesh Names ODI Squad vs Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

Bangladesh has named its 16-member ODI squad for a three-match series against Afghanistan, to be held in Abu Dhabi between October 8 and 14. The series will be held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Leadership and Key Changes All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue as captain. A major change sees established batter Litton Das left […]

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Jurel Hits Maiden Test Century, India Take Command

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel scored his first Test century, making 125 runs as India built a strong position against West Indies in the first Test at Ahmedabad. His knock came off 210 balls and included a dominant 206-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja for the fifth wicket. India ended Day 2 at 448 for 5, holding […]

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Shahid Afridi Demands Naqvi Quit PCB Role

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has publicly urged Mohsin Naqvi to resign as PCB chairman, saying Naqvi admitted he has little knowledge of cricket. Afridi also suggested that Naqvi should choose between his political role and cricket administration responsibilities. Context and Controversy The demand comes after the 2025 Asia Cup final, where India defeated

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Naqvi Asks India to Collect Asia Cup Trophy in Dubai

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that India’s cricket team may collect the Asia Cup 2025 trophy in person from the ACC’s office in Dubai. He made this statement amid ongoing controversy over India’s refusal to accept the trophy from him during the post-match ceremony. Background of the […]

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Deepti Sharma Powers India to Win in WC Opener

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

In a rain-affected opening match of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The match was held at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. India’s innings was rescued by a strong lower-order show. After collapsing to 124 for 6, Deepti Sharma (53 off 53) and Amanjot […]

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Nepal Stuns West Indies by 90 Runs

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Nepal clinched a historic Twenty20 series win over the West Indies after a commanding 90-run victory in Sharjah on September 29, 2025. The win sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with one match still to play. Dominant Batting Display Nepal batted first and put up 173 for 6 in their 20 overs. […]

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Suryakumar Yadav To Donate Asia Cup Match Fees to Indian Army

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav announced he will donate all of his match fees from the Asia Cup 2025 to the Indian Army and to families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack. He made the pledge following India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final, which gave India its ninth Asia Cup title. Match Fees And […]