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Rohit Sharma Retires from Test Cricket, BCCI Initiates Leadership Overhaul

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

In a major shake-up for Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, following the BCCI selection committee’s decision to relieve him of Test captaincy. The move comes ahead of India’s much-anticipated red-ball series against England, and signals the beginning of a new leadership chapter for Team India. The decision, according

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Gambhir Urges Full Cricket Boycott of Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a strong and uncompromising statement, former cricketer and current India head coach Gautam Gambhir has asserted that India should sever all cricketing ties with Pakistan, including matches at neutral venues. The comment follows the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian lives and reignited the debate over sporting engagement […]

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Cricket Retained for 2026 Asian Games in Japan

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

Cricket has officially been retained as one of the sporting events at the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4. The confirmation came following a board meeting of the Games’ organizing committee, marking a key decision that reaffirms cricket’s growing influence in international multi-sport events. This […]

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BCCI Faces Trademark Dispute Over IPL Robot Dog ‘Champak’

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is embroiled in a legal controversy following the naming of its AI-powered robotic dog, ‘Champak’, introduced during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Delhi Press Patra Prakashan Pvt Ltd, the publisher of the long-standing children’s magazine ‘Champak’, has filed a trademark

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PCB Ensures Safe Return of 23 Indian Nationals Amid Rising Tensions​

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2025

In the aftermath of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has facilitated the safe return of 23 Indian nationals who were involved in the production and broadcast of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Indian crew members, primarily comprising cameramen and technical staff, were […]

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Ganguly Calls for Severing Cricket Ties with Pakistan

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

In a strong reaction following the Pahalgam terror attack, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has called for an immediate end to all cricketing ties with Pakistan. His comments reflect the growing public outrage against continued sports relations with a nation widely accused of harboring and sponsoring terrorist activities. Sourav Ganguly Pakistan Statement

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Rishabh Pant’s Outburst After Batting Delay Sparks Debate in IPL 2025

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2025

Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, found himself at the center of a controversy during an IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals, not for his performance with the bat, but for what followed after it. Batting unusually low at number 7, Pant’s short stay at the crease ended in a disappointing dismissal, and […]

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Rajasthan Royals Deny Fixing Allegations, Seek Action Against RCA Convenor

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2025

The Rajasthan Royals have strongly denied allegations of match-fixing raised by Jaideep Bihani, convenor of the Rajasthan Cricket Association’s (RCA) ad-hoc committee. The franchise, in a formal letter to Rajasthan Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and the Rajasthan Sports Council, labeled the accusations as “completely false and baseless,” and called for

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BCCI Unveils Central Contracts for 2024–25 Season

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced its annual central contracts for the 2024–25 season, listing a total of 30 players under four retainership grades for the period spanning October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The contracts reflect recent performances, consistency, and the players’ role in Team India across formats. […]

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Jason Gillespie Alleges PCB Withheld Salary Post Exit

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has gone public with allegations that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not cleared his dues following his exit from the role in December 2024. Gillespie, who served a nine-month stint, expressed disappointment over not being paid for his services and said he was still waiting for resolution. “I’m […]