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Jadeja Violates BCCI SOP at Edgbaston, But Likely to Avoid Punishment

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Team India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has found himself at the centre of a minor controversy during the ongoing Test series against England. Ahead of the second Test at Edgbaston, Jadeja violated the BCCI’s new travel SOPs by reaching the stadium alone, rather than with the rest of the squad in the team bus. However, […]

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BCCI Sends Suryavanshi to Edgbaston After U19 Heroics

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

India’s young cricket sensation, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has been fast-tracked into the limelight after a breathtaking performance against England U19. Within just 24 hours of his whirlwind knock, the BCCI flew him and other U19 teammates to Edgbaston to witness Shubman Gill’s historic double hundred, in what many see as a symbolic passing of the […]

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Shubman Gill’s Record 269 Powers India on Day 2

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

India asserted total dominance over England on Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston, riding on a sensational double century from captain Shubman Gill. The visitors piled up a massive 587 in their first innings before reducing a rattled England side to 50 for 3 by stumps, firmly placing themselves in control of the […]

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Jaiswal Dismisses Selection Criticism: “No Confusion” in Team

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has strongly defended the team’s selection for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, dismissing all outside criticism with a sharp statement: “No, there is no confusion.” Amid debates over the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI, Jaiswal made it clear that the Indian camp is […]

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India Tour of Bangladesh in August Yet to Be Confirmed

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

The proposed India tour of Bangladesh, scheduled between August 17 and 31, is still awaiting final confirmation, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam. The bilateral series, which includes three ODIs and three T20Is, has been discussed extensively, but remains contingent on clearance from the Indian government. Aminul Islam revealed that the

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England Retain Unchanged XI for Edgbaston Test vs India

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

England have named an unchanged playing XI for the second Test against India, set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The decision follows their five-wicket win in the opening Test, giving the hosts a 1–0 advantage in the five-match series. The team management has opted to reward consistency, sticking with the same lineup […]

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Steve Smith Declares Full Fitness Ahead of Second Test Against West Indies

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Australian batsman Steve Smith has confirmed that he is fully fit and available for selection ahead of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada. The veteran cricketer had dislocated the little finger on his right hand during the World Test Championship final but has now made a swift recovery, much to the relief […]

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Alastair Cook Slams Shubman Gill’s Leadership in India’s Leeds Test Defeat

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Former England skipper Alastair Cook has delivered a blunt critique of Shubman Gill’s captaincy during India’s defeat in the first Test at Leeds, claiming the young leader appeared “shell-shocked” as England pulled off a remarkable fourth-innings chase. The hosts chased down a daunting target of 371 runs with composure, while India faltered under pressure, both […]

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ICC Reports $474 Million Surplus Driven by T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a robust financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, recording a net surplus of $474 million. This strong result reflects a well-managed balance between expanding revenues and disciplined cost control. T20 World Cup: The Revenue Powerhouse The standout source of income was the ICC Men’s T20 […]

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West Indies Demand Penalty for Umpires Over DRS Blunders

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

West Indies Test captain Roston Chase has launched a sharp critique of the umpiring during his side’s recent defeat to Australia, demanding that match officials face formal penalties for what he described as “blatant wrong calls.” The remarks come in the wake of a series of disputed DRS decisions that Chase believes shifted the outcome […]