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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 […]

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Pant Reprimanded for Dissent in Leeds Test, Avoids Fine

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was officially reprimanded by the ICC during the first Test at Headingley after showing dissent toward an umpire’s decision. The incident occurred in England’s first innings on Day 3 when Pant questioned the umpires about the condition of the ball. After his request for a ball change was denied, he threw […]

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KL Rahul, Pant Set Up 371-Run Target for England at Leeds

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

India ended Day 4 of the Leeds Test in a commanding position after setting England a challenging target of 371, thanks to brilliant centuries by KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. The duo’s fourth-wicket partnership laid the foundation for what could be a historic win for India on English soil. KL Rahul Anchors the Innings Opening […]

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Bumrah Responds to Dropped Catches: “Sit and Cry… Then Move On”

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has spoken out following the Leeds Test against England, where despite delivering a brilliant spell of 5 for 83, his efforts were undercut by three dropped catches. Bumrah’s calm and composed response underscores the professionalism that has come to define his career. Dropped Catches Don’t Define the Game Reacting to […]

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India Declares Dominance On Day One At Headingley

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

India delivered a near-flawless batting performance on Day One of the first Test against England at Headingley, finishing at an imposing 359 for 3. The standout performances came from Shubman Gill, who scored a sublime unbeaten 127, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who brought up a stylish 101 to anchor the top order. The commanding total has […]