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Steve Smith Declares Full Fitness Ahead of Second Test Against West Indies

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Australian batsman Steve Smith has confirmed that he is fully fit and available for selection ahead of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada. The veteran cricketer had dislocated the little finger on his right hand during the World Test Championship final but has now made a swift recovery, much to the relief […]

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Alastair Cook Slams Shubman Gill’s Leadership in India’s Leeds Test Defeat

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Former England skipper Alastair Cook has delivered a blunt critique of Shubman Gill’s captaincy during India’s defeat in the first Test at Leeds, claiming the young leader appeared “shell-shocked” as England pulled off a remarkable fourth-innings chase. The hosts chased down a daunting target of 371 runs with composure, while India faltered under pressure, both […]

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ICC Reports $474 Million Surplus Driven by T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a robust financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, recording a net surplus of $474 million. This strong result reflects a well-managed balance between expanding revenues and disciplined cost control. T20 World Cup: The Revenue Powerhouse The standout source of income was the ICC Men’s T20 […]

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West Indies Demand Penalty for Umpires Over DRS Blunders

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

West Indies Test captain Roston Chase has launched a sharp critique of the umpiring during his side’s recent defeat to Australia, demanding that match officials face formal penalties for what he described as “blatant wrong calls.” The remarks come in the wake of a series of disputed DRS decisions that Chase believes shifted the outcome […]

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India May Test Pace Options as Bumrah Skips Nets Ahead of 2nd Test

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India’s bowling lineup could undergo significant changes ahead of the second Test match, with several headline pacers reportedly absent from a critical pre-match net practice session. Following a strategic rotation approach, fast bowlers often sit out warm-up drills to protect their workload, though the combined absence of multiple frontline seamers has raised eyebrows

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ICC Revises Powerplay Rules for Shortened T20 Internationals

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

In a key move aimed at maintaining fairness and clarity in rain-affected or shortened T20 Internationals, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the rules governing powerplays. The new regulations, set to take effect from July, introduce a proportional system for determining the number of powerplay overs based on the total length of the innings. […]

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ICC Brings Stop-Clock, Saliva Clause & DRS Tweaks to Tests

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a major set of rule changes to its playing conditions across formats, including Test cricket, in a move to enhance the pace, fairness, and clarity of the game. These changes are part of the 2025–27 cycle and are applicable immediately in Tests and from July 2 in ODIs […]

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England Advised Caution Over Jofra Archer’s Test Return

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

As England prepares for the second Test against India at Edgbaston beginning July 2, a key debate has emerged around the inclusion of pacer Jofra Archer. The fast bowler, who recently returned to red-ball cricket after a four-year injury layoff, has been added to the squad but faces strong calls from former cricketers and coaches […]

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Van der Dussen Appointed Captain of New-Look South Africa T20I Squad

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Rassie van der Dussen has been named captain of a refreshed South Africa T20I squad set to compete in a tri-series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand in Harare from July 14 to 26. The series, the squad’s first assignment under head coach Shukri Conrad across the white-ball format, marks the start of preparations ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World […]

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Gambhir Downplays Pant’s Centuries After Leeds Defeat

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India’s crushing defeat to England at Leeds has sparked fresh criticism from former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who refused to be swept away by individual milestones in the face of collective failure. Despite Rishabh Pant’s twin centuries in the first two Tests, Gambhir was clear in his stance, placing greater emphasis on team performance rather than […]