Ponting Backs Arshdeep Singh for Test Debut in England

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

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Former Australian captain and Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting has thrown his weight behind left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, recommending his inclusion in India’s playing XI for the first Test against England. Scheduled to begin on June 20, 2025, at Headingley, the match marks the start of

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Rishabh Pant Fined ₹30 Lakh for IPL Over-Rate Breach

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

 In the final league fixture of IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), was fined ₹30 lakh by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a Code of Conduct breach. The infraction occurred during LSG’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Stadium on May 27. […]

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Saudi Arabia to Ease Alcohol Ban Ahead of FIFA 2034

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

In a landmark move signaling a departure from its decades-old prohibition, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to introduce limited alcohol sales at designated tourist hubs by 2026. This change marks a pivotal shift in the kingdom’s conservative social policies and aligns with its broader Vision 2030 reforms and its preparations to host the FIFA World […]

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Shubman Gill Named India’s 37th Test Captain

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a landmark announcement for Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially appointed Shubman Gill as the new captain of the Indian Test team. At just 25 years and 258 days old, Gill becomes the 37th player to lead India in Test cricket and the fifth-youngest in the country’s […]

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UAE Clinches Historic T20I Series Win Over Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

In a groundbreaking moment for its cricketing history, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) clinched its first-ever T20 International (T20I) series victory against a Full Member nation, defeating Bangladesh 2-1 in Sharjah. The decisive third match ended with a convincing seven-wicket win for UAE, sealing the series and marking a new era for the associate nation. […]

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CSK Head Coach Stephen Fleming Reflects on Team’s IPL 2025 Struggles

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has offered a brutally honest assessment of his team’s performance in IPL 2025, accepting full responsibility for what has been one of the franchise’s worst seasons. With just three wins from 13 matches and languishing at the bottom of the points table, CSK has equaled its poorest […]

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Pakistan Names T20I Squad for Bangladesh Series

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

Pakistan has announced its 16-member T20 International squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Bangladesh, with a surprising omission of some of its most prominent cricketing names. Senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been rested from the squad, indicating a strategic rotation policy ahead of a busy international

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Mumbai Indians Sign Bairstow, Gleeson, and Asalanka for IPL 2025 Playoffs

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

Mumbai Indians have made a strategic move ahead of the IPL 2025 playoffs by signing three international players—Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Charith Asalanka. The new signings aim to fill the gaps left by Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch, who will exit after MI’s final league game due to national duties. Jonny Bairstow […]

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BCCI Withdraws from Asia Cup 2025 Amidst India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a significant political and sporting development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly decided to withdraw Team India from the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The decision, reportedly taken in light of deteriorating relations with Pakistan, is being seen as a strategic step to isolate Pakistan on the cricketing stage. Political […]

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Neeraj Chopra Breaks 90m Barrier, Finishes Second in Doha

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

India’s Olympic and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history at the 2025 Doha Diamond League by breaching the elusive 90-meter mark. Although his remarkable effort wasn’t enough to win the event, it marked a personal and national milestone, making Chopra only the third Asian ever to surpass the mark. Neeraj Chopra’s Historic Throw […]