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Nathan Lyon Criticizes England’s Handshake Offer

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has weighed in on the recent draw between India and England at Old Trafford, taking aim at England captain Ben Stokes for offering a handshake with five overs still remaining in the match. Lyon suggested that instead of making symbolic gestures, England should have focused on getting the Indian batters out, […]

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Broad Urges England to Rest Archer for Final Test

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Former England pacer Stuart Broad has advised team management to rest Jofra Archer for the upcoming fifth and final Test against India at The Oval. Broad said it would be unwise to overburden Archer so soon after his return from a long injury layoff, warning that “we can’t not have Archer for four years, bring […]

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Hussain Slams Stokes’ ‘Silly’ Call in Test Draw

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

The fourth Test between India and England ended in a draw, but the final moments created plenty of controversy. England captain Ben Stokes offered a handshake with India at 425 for 4, hoping to end the game early. India, however, declined. In response, Stokes gave the ball to part-time bowler Harry Brook, who bowled gentle […]

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Shubman Gill Hails India’s Comeback After Fourth Test Draw

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

India’s captain Shubman Gill praised his side’s fighting spirit after the fourth Test against England ended in a dramatic draw at Old Trafford. The Indian team, facing a daunting 311-run deficit on the final day, managed to bat through the entire day to save the match, with key performances from the top and middle order. […]

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‘Sport Must Go On’: Ganguly Backs India‑Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

Former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has expressed support for India’s participation against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, despite rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year. Responding to growing public calls for a boycott, Ganguly stated that while terrorism must be strongly condemned, sporting ties

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Gautham Gambhir backs injury substitute, Ben Stokes opposes

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has voiced support for allowing injury substitutes in Test cricket after Rishabh Pant’s heroic innings with a fractured foot in the fourth Test against England. Pant, despite suffering the injury while attempting a reverse sweep, managed to score a crucial half-century before being forced to leave the field. His fighting […]

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Rishabh Pant Ruled Out of Final Test; Jagadeesan Named Replacement

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test match against England at The Oval, beginning July 31, due to a fractured right foot. The injury occurred during the fourth Test at Manchester when Pant attempted a reverse sweep and had to retire hurt. Although he returned the next day […]

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Gill and Rahul Salvage India with Record 174 Stand

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul produced a remarkable unbeaten 174-run partnership on Day 4 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, rescuing India from a disastrous start in their second innings. After losing both openers without scoring, India were reeling at 0 for 2 before Gill and Rahul steadied the ship. Their stand […]

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Asia Cup 2025 Set for UAE from September 9 to 28

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup has been officially confirmed to take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. The tournament will feature eight teams competing in the T20 International format, with a total of 19 matches planned. It will follow a structure of group stage, Super Four, and a final. […]

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Ponting Predicts Root Will Surpass Tendulkar’s Test Record

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed England’s Joe Root to eventually break Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record for the most Test runs. Root, who recently climbed to second on the all-time Test run-scorers list, now stands just behind the Indian legend. Root Rises to No. 2 in Test History Joe Root scored a brilliant […]