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Pakistan Cancels Press Conference Ahead of India Clash

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The Pakistan cricket team cancelled its scheduled pre-match press conference on the eve of their Asia Cup Super Fours clash against India in Dubai. The announcement came just hours before the interaction with the media was expected to begin. No Reason Provided Team management has not offered any explanation for the cancellation, leaving reporters and […]

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Afghanistan spinners Breach ICC Code after Asia Cup Loss

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

Afghan spinners Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have been officially reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their Asia Cup match versus Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. They committed Level 1 offences, the ICC confirmed. Offence Details Noor Ahmad was found guilty under Article 2.8 for showing dissent at an umpire’s decision. […]

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India Beat Oman by 21 Runs, Stay Unbeaten in Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

India defeated Oman by 21 runs in their final Group A clash of the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi, finishing the group stage unbeaten. Batting first, India posted 188/8, with Sanju Samson playing a composed knock of 56 off 45 balls. Abhishek Sharma gave the team early momentum with a fiery 38 off 15 […]

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ICC Acts Over PCB Filming Andy Pycroft Video

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reprimanded the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating tournament rules during Asia Cup 2025. One major allegation is that PCB recorded a meeting in the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) with match referee Andy Pycroft—a restricted zone where recordings and cameras are not allowed. Match Delay and Protest […]

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Rishabh Pant Walking Again, Eyes Return to India Squad

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has begun walking without crutches after his foot injury. His foot is out of the cast, and he is walking comfortably, according to reports. Rehabilitation Begins Pant is expected to enter the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for rehabilitation. His training will be monitored closely, especially for movements crucial to […]

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Pycroft Says Pakistan Players “Disrepute”- Handshake Row Escalates

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Match referee Andy Pycroft claimed that some Pakistan players have “brought disrepute” to cricket. He referenced past incidents involving players like Umar Gul and current ones — naming Faheem and Abrar — in a social media post that circulated widely. Context: Handshake Controversy The issue arose after India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the […]

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ICC Rejects PCB’s Demand to Remove Referee Pycroft

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

After India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup match, a dispute arose over the traditional handshake protocol. Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha said match referee Andy Pycroft instructed him not to shake hands with India’s skipper Suryakumar Yadav at the toss. PCB took issue with this, calling it a breach of sportsmanship […]

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PCB Seeks Referee Pycroft’s Removal After Handshake Row

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has demanded the removal of Andy Pycroft, the match referee for the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup game, following the controversy over Indian players not shaking hands with Pakistani players before and after the match. Protest Over Toss Instructions According to the PCB, Pycroft instructed the captains not to shake hands […]

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PCB Protests India’s Refusal to Shake Hands

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a formal protest with the Asian Cricket Council after Indian players declined to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts following their Asia Cup clash. The PCB described the move as “unsporting” and contrary to cricketing traditions. Incident After the Match At the end of the game, the Pakistan […]

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Sourav Ganguly Returns as CAB President

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Sourav Ganguly has been elected unopposed as the new President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). He filed his nomination on 14 September 2025 and formally took charge after no other candidate contested. He succeeds his brother, Snehasish Ganguly, who has held the post since 2019. Previous Tenure and BCCI Role Ganguly earlier served […]