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ICC May Adopt Ganguly’s Call for Single Ball Rule in ODIs

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

Former India captain and ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has recommended a fundamental change to rejuvenate One Day Internationals (ODIs), a format he believes has been losing its charm due to current regulations. Ganguly highlighted that the use of two new balls from either end has negated reverse swing and made it easier for batters to […]

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Ponting Backs Arshdeep Singh for Test Debut in England

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Former Australian captain and Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting has thrown his weight behind left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, recommending his inclusion in India’s playing XI for the first Test against England. Scheduled to begin on June 20, 2025, at Headingley, the match marks the start of a crucial five-match Test series for India on English […]

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Rishabh Pant Fined ₹30 Lakh for IPL Over-Rate Breach

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

 In the final league fixture of IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), was fined ₹30 lakh by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a Code of Conduct breach. The infraction occurred during LSG’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Stadium on May 27. […]

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Shubman Gill Named India’s 37th Test Captain

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a landmark announcement for Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially appointed Shubman Gill as the new captain of the Indian Test team. At just 25 years and 258 days old, Gill becomes the 37th player to lead India in Test cricket and the fifth-youngest in the country’s […]

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UAE Clinches Historic T20I Series Win Over Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

In a groundbreaking moment for its cricketing history, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) clinched its first-ever T20 International (T20I) series victory against a Full Member nation, defeating Bangladesh 2-1 in Sharjah. The decisive third match ended with a convincing seven-wicket win for UAE, sealing the series and marking a new era for the associate nation. […]

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CSK Head Coach Stephen Fleming Reflects on Team’s IPL 2025 Struggles

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has offered a brutally honest assessment of his team’s performance in IPL 2025, accepting full responsibility for what has been one of the franchise’s worst seasons. With just three wins from 13 matches and languishing at the bottom of the points table, CSK has equaled its poorest […]

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Pakistan Names T20I Squad for Bangladesh Series

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

Pakistan has announced its 16-member T20 International squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Bangladesh, with a surprising omission of some of its most prominent cricketing names. Senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been rested from the squad, indicating a strategic rotation policy ahead of a busy international

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Mumbai Indians Sign Bairstow, Gleeson, and Asalanka for IPL 2025 Playoffs

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

Mumbai Indians have made a strategic move ahead of the IPL 2025 playoffs by signing three international players—Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Charith Asalanka. The new signings aim to fill the gaps left by Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch, who will exit after MI’s final league game due to national duties. Jonny Bairstow […]

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BCCI Withdraws from Asia Cup 2025 Amidst India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a significant political and sporting development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly decided to withdraw Team India from the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The decision, reportedly taken in light of deteriorating relations with Pakistan, is being seen as a strategic step to isolate Pakistan on the cricketing stage. Political […]

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Aussie Cricketers’ 15-Minute Escape from Missile Strike

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

A group of Australian cricketers narrowly avoided a potential disaster as rising hostilities between India and Pakistan disrupted the Indian Premier League (IPL). What was meant to be just another competitive evening in Dharamsala turned into a high-alert security crisis when missile activity was detected not far from the match venue. While the match was […]