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South Africa Level the Series with 51-Run Win

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

South Africa levelled the five-match T20I series by beating India by 51 runs in the second match. After being asked to bat first, Quinton de Kock smashed 90 off 46 balls, guiding South Africa to a commanding 213/4 in 20 overs. His aggressive innings, filled with clean striking, gave the visitors a solid platform. Indian […]

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Tickner Injured As New Zealand Dominate West Indies

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

New Zealand bowler Blair Tickner took four wickets on the opening day of the second Test against West Indies at Wellington. His spell helped bowl out the visitors for 205, giving the hosts an early advantage in the match. Debutant Michael Rae also impressed, picking up three wickets. Injury ends day for pacer Soon after […]

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Cricket Coach Claims Players Attacked Him After Selection Row

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

A youth cricket coach in Puducherry, S Venkataraman, has alleged that three players assaulted him after they were left out of the squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The incident took place at a local practice ground, where the coach was reportedly attacked with a bat. Injuries and police case Venkataraman suffered multiple injuries, […]

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India Crush South Africa By 101 Runs In First T20I

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

India began their five-match T20I series with a convincing 101-run victory over South Africa. Hardik Pandya led the batting effort with a powerful unbeaten 59 from 28 balls, helping India reach 175 for 6 after being put in to bat. His knock included clean hitting during the final overs, which shifted momentum firmly in India’s […]

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BCCI Trims IPL 2026 Auction List To 350 Players

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The BCCI has announced a major cut to the player pool ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Out of 1,355 players who had originally registered, only 350 have been shortlisted for the event. The remaining 1,005 names were removed after consultations with franchises and based on auction requirements. The auction is scheduled to take place […]

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Shubman Gill Reaches Bhubaneswar For T20I Comeback

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Shubman Gill arrived in Bhubaneswar on Sunday night ahead of India’s T20I series against South Africa. The opening batsman is expected to make his return to the national side after recovering from a neck injury. Gill was not part of the ODI squad and travelled later than most of the team, who reached earlier in […]

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CSK Likely To Target Iyer In 2026 Auction

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has predicted that Chennai Super Kings will place a strong bid for Venkatesh Iyer during the 2026 Indian Premier League auction. According to Ashwin, Iyer fits CSK’s requirement for a middle-order batter who can also contribute with the ball. He also mentioned Nitish Rana as another possible option for the […]

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Rohit Sharma Reaches 20,000 International Runs

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Rohit Sharma crossed the landmark of 20,000 runs in international cricket during the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. The milestone came when he reached 27 runs in his innings, which eventually ended at 75. He has now become only the fourth Indian player to achieve this figure, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and […]

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India Seal ODI Series With Big Win

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

India defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the third ODI at Visakhapatnam to claim the series 2–1. The home side delivered a complete performance, combining disciplined bowling with a strong batting effort, to chase down the target with ease. Kuldeep And Prasidh Take Four Wickets Each After choosing to bowl first, India struck regularly […]

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Starc, Boland Push Australia Close To Win

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

On Day 3 of the second Test of the 2025–26 The Ashes at The Gabba in Brisbane, Australia moved within touching distance of victory over England after a dominant display with both bat and ball. Starc’s Lower-Order Heroics Resuming at 378/6, Australia added key runs to reach 511, taking their lead to 177. Mitchell Starc […]