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Rain Washes Out Day One of India vs New Zealand Test in Bengaluru

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

Heavy rain forced the abandonment of the first day of the opening Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru on Wednesday, without a ball being bowled. Persistent downpours throughout the day prevented any play at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, leading match officials to call off the day’s action at 2:34 PM. India vs New […]

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Rohit Sharma Rules Out Mohammed Shami for Australia Test Series

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that pacer Mohammed Shami will not be part of the squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia. Addressing the media ahead of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, Rohit shared the disappointing news regarding Shami’s rehabilitation progress, stating that the veteran bowler […]

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India Dominates Bangladesh with 133-Run Victory, Completes Series Sweep

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2024

India 297-6 (Samson 111) beat Bangladesh 164-7 (Hridoy 63) by 133 runs 3rd T20I, India vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad India registered a commanding 133-run victory against Bangladesh in the third T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, completing a clean sweep in the three-match series. A scintillating century by Sanju Samson and […]

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India Announces Squad for New Zealand Tests

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India’s squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand, scheduled to start on October 16 in Bengaluru. The squad will be led by Rohit Sharma, while ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the vice-captain for the series. Bumrah’s elevation […]

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IPL 2025: Franchises Seek Clarity from BCCI Over Player Retention Rules

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Mumbai, India: As preparations for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season begin, the ten participating franchises have requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to clarify the player retention policies. This comes amid uncertainty regarding retention rules and associated player fees for the upcoming three-year cycle. With the deadline for submitting

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India Clinch T20 Series Against Bangladesh with 86-Run Victory

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

India sealed the T20 series against Bangladesh with a commanding 86-run victory in the second match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Team India delivered a stellar all-round performance on Wednesday to clinch the T20 series against Bangladesh. The hosts registered their biggest T20 win […]

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India Thrash Sri Lanka by 82 Runs in Women’s T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

India W 192-3 (Harmanpreet 52no) beat Sri Lanka W 90 (Sobhana 3-19) by 82 runs 12th Match, Group A at Dubai, Women’s T20 World Cup India’s women’s cricket team delivered a comprehensive performance against Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, securing an 82-run victory and boosting their chances for a spot in […]

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Mahmudullah To Retire from T20Is After Final Match Against India

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from T20 International cricket, confirming that the upcoming match against India at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday will be his final appearance in the shortest format. The experienced all-rounder revealed that his decision to step away from T20Is was

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Ireland Secure Historic ODI Victory Against South Africa

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Ireland pulled off a remarkable 69-run victory over South Africa in the final ODI at Abu Dhabi, marking only their second win against the Proteas in 11 meetings. Despite a valiant 91 from South African all-rounder Jason Smith, Ireland’s clinical performance, particularly in the opening and closing stages, proved too much for the Proteas, helping […]

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Two Chinese Nationals Killed in Karachi Blast; BLA Claims Responsibility

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Two Chinese nationals were killed in a massive blast near Karachi airport late Sunday night, in what Beijing has described as a “terror attack.” The separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors traveling from the airport. Blast Targets Chinese