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Cummins Picks Combined India-Australia ODI XI

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Australian captain Pat Cummins revealed his ideal combined India-Australia ODI XI, selecting only three Indian players. His choices included retired greats, not current stars. Notable exclusions Cummins left out Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, sparking debate. He instead picked Indian legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Zaheer Khan in his squad. Australian

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Williamson Joins LSG As Strategic Adviser

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Kane Williamson has been appointed strategic adviser of Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026. The announcement was made by the team’s owner, Sanjiv Goenka. Coaching staff changes Justin Langer will continue as head coach. Carl Crowe has been brought in as spin bowling coach, and Bharat Arun remains part of the bowling coaching setup. […]

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Gambhir Suggests Uncertain ODI Future for Kohli, Rohit

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has hinted that the ODI futures of senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not guaranteed. He said that while both players bring experience and quality, selection will depend on performance, fitness, and the team’s evolving strategy. Focus on Present Series Gambhir emphasised that India’s priority is the upcoming […]

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India Complete 2-0 Sweep, Hold Third in WTC

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

India wrapped up a 2-0 Test series sweep over the West Indies with a comfortable seven-wicket win in the second Test at Delhi. Chasing 121, India reached the target with ease, thanks to an unbeaten 58 from KL Rahul. In the first Test at Ahmedabad, India dominated with an innings and 140-run victory. Across the […]

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Gill Sets Records With First Home Ton As Captain

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Shubman Gill struck his first Test century on home soil while leading India in the second Test against West Indies in New Delhi. The innings marked a major personal milestone and added to his growing stature as captain. Breaking Kohli’s Record Gill reached his fifth century as captain in just 12 innings, overtaking Virat Kohli’s […]

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India Pushes to Penalize Naqvi Over Trophy Standoff

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

India’s cricket board is reportedly preparing action against Mohsin Naqvi, seeking his removal from international cricket forums, following a dispute over the Asia Cup trophy. Dispute Over Asia Cup Trophy At the end of the 2025 Asia Cup, India defeated Pakistan in the final, but the trophy presentation became controversial. India’s team declined to accept […]

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Naqvi Keeps Asia Cup Trophy Locked in Dubai Office

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

Mohsin Naqvi, who serves as both President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has reportedly instructed that the Asia Cup trophy remain locked in the ACC office in Dubai. He allegedly ordered that the trophy not be moved or handed over to anyone—especially the Indian team—without his […]

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Jaiswal 173*, Sudharsan 87 power India in Day 1 of Delhi Test

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

India dominated the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies in Delhi with a commanding batting display. Yashasvi Jaiswal led from the front with an unbeaten 173 off 253 deliveries, while Sai Sudharsan added a valuable 87 runs at No. 3. Their efforts carried India to 318 for 2 at stumps, putting […]

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Ganguly Defends Rohit Over Captaincy Change

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

Former Indian skipper and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly dismissed speculation that Rohit Sharma was “sacked” as India’s ODI captain. He clarified that the decision is a natural career progression and not a removal. Parallels with Senior Players Ganguly recalled his own exit and that of Rahul Dravid, pointing out that such transitions happen to most […]

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Atherton Urges End to Fixed India-Pakistan Matches in ICC Events

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Former England captain Michael Atherton has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to stop “arranging” fixtures to force India and Pakistan to meet in every tournament. He said the rivalry is increasingly being used as a tool for politics and publicity rather than sport. Critique of Fixture Manipulation Atherton argues fixtures are often manipulated […]