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Gautam Gambhir Flies Home Amid Family Emergency

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back to India from England after a sudden family emergency involving his mother. The development comes just days ahead of the highly anticipated five-Test series between India and England, with Gambhir having traveled early to oversee preparations, including the India A vs England Lions fixture. Gambhir Leaves Mid-Tour […]

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Shastri: Kohli’s Test Retirement “Could Have Been Handled Better”

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has expressed deep disappointment over how Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket was handled, saying the move came too suddenly and lacked the emotional and ceremonial closure a player of Kohli’s stature deserved. Shastri, who shared a close professional bond with Kohli during one of India’s most successful Test […]

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Smith tops Bradman and Sobers, beats Tendulkar at Lord’s

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

Australia’s premier batter Steve Smith added another milestone to his illustrious career on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. His composed innings of 66 not only helped Australia stabilise after early setbacks but also earned him the distinction of becoming the highest overseas run-scorer at the iconic venue. Smith Breaks […]

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Bavuma Unveils Proteas XI for WTC Final Clash

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma has officially announced the playing XI that will take on Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to begin on June 11 at Lord’s. This marks South Africa’s first appearance in a WTC Final, and the team selection underscores a blend of tactical precision and high-stakes […]

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BCCI Shuffles Venues for 2025 Home Season

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced changes to several key venues in its 2025 international home season schedule. The decision affects high-profile fixtures involving West Indies, South Africa, and Australia, and is aimed at ensuring optimal pitch conditions, better crowd management, and efficient logistical execution across match locations. BCCI

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Renaming Pataudi Trophy Sparks Outrage

By BPN News Desk June 8, 2025

The decision to rename the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has triggered widespread criticism from both cricket legends and fans. Originally introduced in 2007 to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s entry into Test cricket, the Pataudi Trophy was a symbolic tribute to two generations of cricketers — Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and Mansur […]

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KSCA Secretary, Treasurer Resign After Bengaluru Stampede

By BPN News Desk June 8, 2025

In the aftermath of the tragic stampede at Bengaluru’s iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium that left several fans injured and raised serious questions about crowd management, two top office bearers of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) have stepped down. KSCA Secretary Raghuram Bhat and Treasurer Shavir Tarapore tendered their resignations, holding themselves morally

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Ponting Backs Gill’s Appointment Over Bumrah as Test Captain

By BPN News Desk June 8, 2025

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has publicly endorsed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to hand the Test captaincy reins to Shubman Gill, instead of Jasprit Bumrah. Ponting called the move “absolutely spot on,” emphasizing the long-term logic and timing of the decision. Bumrah’s Fitness Makes Him a Risky Choice Jasprit […]

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India A vs England Lions: Day 2 Ends with Hosts Trailing by 156 Runs

By BPN News Desk June 8, 2025

Day 2 of the second Unofficial Test between India A and England Lions in Northampton ended with the hosts reaching 192 for 3 in 46 overs, still trailing India A by 156 runs. Despite interruptions due to poor light, the contest remains delicately poised as both teams head into a crucial third day. India A […]

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Piyush Chawla Retires from All Forms of Cricket

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, bringing to a close an illustrious two-decade-long career. The 36-year-old cricketer leaves behind a rich legacy, having been a part of both the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning Indian squads — a rare feat in […]