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World Test Championship 2023-25: Teams’ Road to the Final

By Editor - News Desk October 3, 2024

The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has entered its final phase, with teams vying for a coveted spot in the championship final at Lord’s. The qualification scenarios have been outlined, and here’s a detailed breakdown of each team’s chances. India in Pole Position India currently leads the table with a PCT of 74.24%, needing […]

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Ireland Lose to South Africa by 139 Runs in ODI Opener

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

South Africa 271 for 9 (Rickelton 91) beat Ireland 132 (Williams 4-32) by 139 runs Ireland suffered a heavy defeat against South Africa in the first One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series, losing by 139 runs in Abu Dhabi. Despite a promising start from South Africa, early setbacks put them in trouble before […]

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Reeza Hendricks Becomes Most Expensive Player in SA20 2025 Auction

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

The SA20 Season 3 player auction, held in Cape Town on October 1, 2024, saw over 180 cricketers go under the hammer, with South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks making headlines as the most expensive player of the event. The auction featured a mix of 115 South African and 73 international players, all vying for a place […]

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Tom Latham Replaces Tim Southee as New Zealand Test Captain

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

New Zealand Cricket has announced that wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham will take over as the Test captain, replacing Tim Southee, who has decided to step down from the leadership role. Southee, who assumed captaincy in 2022 after Kane Williamson relinquished the role, led New Zealand to six victories and two draws in 14 Test matches. Tim […]

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Babar Azam Steps Down as Pakistan’s White-Ball Captain

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has stepped down from his role as the white-ball captain, a decision that sparked mixed reactions among fans and critics. Babar made the announcement on social media late on October 1, stating that he wanted to focus more on his individual performance and reduce the pressure that comes with captaincy. […]

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India Clinch 18th Consecutive Series Win at Home, Defeat Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

India 285/9 d & 98/3 (Jaiswal 51) beat Bangladesh 233 & 146 (Bumrah 3-17) Day 5, Second Test, Kanpur India extended their record-breaking dominance on home soil by clinching their 18th consecutive Test series victory, defeating Bangladesh in the second Test at Green Park, Kanpur. The 2-0 series win cements India’s position at the top […]

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Sachin Tendulkar to Make Cricket Comeback in International Masters League

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the return of the iconic Sachin Tendulkar to the pitch as he gears up to participate in the inaugural International Masters League (IML). The Master Blaster, revered for his unmatched batting prowess, will join other legendary cricketers in this exciting new T20 tournament, which promises to deliver thrilling action […]

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India’s Dominating Display Puts Bangladesh on Backfoot on Day 4

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

Bangladesh – 233 & 26/2 (Ashwin 2-14) v India 285-9 d (Jaiswal 72) Day 4, Stumps, Bangladesh trail by 26 runs Day 4 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur was marked by India’s exceptional all-round performance, leaving the visitors trailing by 26 runs at stumps. After three days of rain interruptions, […]

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BCCI Inaugurates Advanced National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially inaugurated its new National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru on Sunday, now rebranded as the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). The upgraded facility spans over 40 acres near Kempegowda International Airport and is designed to be a world-class training ground for cricketers with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

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India Secures Dominant Win Over West Indies in T20I World Cup Warm-Up

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

India’s women’s cricket team began their T20I World Cup warm-up campaign with a commanding 20-run win against the West Indies at the ICC Academy Ground No. 2 in Dubai. The team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, delivered a solid performance with contributions from key players Jemimah Rodrigues and Pooja Vastrakar. Opting to bat first, India […]