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Joe Root Breaks Dravid’s Test Catch Record at Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

England’s star batsman Joe Root etched his name in cricket history on Friday by becoming the highest outfield catcher in Test cricket, overtaking Indian legend Rahul Dravid. The milestone came during the third Test at Lord’s, where Root completed his 211th catch by diving low at first slip to dismiss Karun Nair off Ben Stokes’ […]

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Stokes Reflects on Mulder’s Call to Preserve Lara’s Test Record

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

England captain Ben Stokes has offered a thoughtful take on Wiaan Mulder’s surprising decision to halt his innings at 367 not out, deliberately falling short of Brian Lara’s historic Test record of 400*. The moment unfolded during South Africa’s dominant Test win against Zimbabwe, when Mulder, standing on the brink of rewriting cricketing history, chose […]

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England Bring Back Archer in Bold Move for 3rd Test vs India

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

England have made a striking change to their playing XI for the pivotal third Test at Lord’s against India, introducing Jofra Archer after a four-year absence from Test cricket. The move—exactly one change—sees Archer replace Josh Tongue, as the series stands evenly poised at 1–1. Jofra Archer Returns Thirty-year-old Archer, sidelined since early 2021 due […]

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Yash Dayal Booked for Sexual Harassment After Ghaziabad Complaint

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Indian fast bowler Yash Dayal has been named in a First Information Report (FIR) filed in Ghaziabad after a woman accused him of sexual harassment. The incident, allegedly taking place near Indirapuram, was reported earlier this week and has now led to a registered complaint under relevant legal provisions. Allegation details According to the FIR, […]

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Mulder Declares on 367 to Honour Lara’s Test Record

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

In a rare display of humility and reverence for cricketing legacy, South African stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder declared the team’s first innings closed at 626 for 5 in the second Test against Zimbabwe, choosing not to surpass Brian Lara’s iconic unbeaten 400-run record. Mulder walked off unbeaten on 367, the fifth-highest individual Test score in […]

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Broad Issues Stark Warning Ahead of Lord’s Test vs India

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has issued a sharp warning ahead of the third Test at Lord’s, cautioning England’s batters to be prepared for a rampaging Indian pace attack. With Jasprit Bumrah returning and Akash Deep in red-hot form, Broad believes England is up against one of the most dangerous bowling combinations in world […]

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India’s Akash Deep Inspires 336‑Run Win Over England

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

India delivered a crushing blow to England with a 336-run win in the second Test at Edgbaston, leveling the five-match series 1-1. At the center of this dominant performance was Akash Deep, who stepped up in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and turned in a dream match haul of 10 wickets for 187 runs. Akash […]

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India-Bangladesh White-Ball Series Postponed to September 2026

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

The highly anticipated India-Bangladesh white-ball cricket series, initially planned for August 2025, has been officially postponed to September 2026. The decision, reached through discussions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), aims to accommodate both nations’ busy international schedules and logistical

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Kohli Hails Gill as India’s “Star Boy” After Edgbaston Masterclass

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

India’s hopes of leveling the Test series received a massive boost as Shubman Gill delivered one of the most dominant individual performances in modern Test history. With twin centuries and a jaw-dropping 430-run match aggregate, Gill has not only broken records but also drawn admiration from one of India’s greatest cricketers—Virat Kohli. Kohli praises Gill […]

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India Close in on Series Level with Massive Lead at Edgbaston

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

India are on the cusp of leveling the five-match Test series after a commanding performance at Edgbaston. England ended Day 4 on 72 for 3, still needing 536 runs to achieve an unprecedented chase of 608. With seven wickets remaining and one day left, India are firmly in control and set to make it 1-1. […]