Mumbai Indians Name New Coaches for IPL 2027

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2026

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Mumbai Indians have announced a major restructuring of their coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027, appointing former India batter Robin Uthappa as batting coach and T Dilip as fielding coach. The five-time IPL champions confirmed the changes on Friday, October 30, 2026, with former West Indies

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Steve Smith Expected Fit for New Zealand Tests

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2026

Australia’s veteran batter Steve Smith is expected to return for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand after scans confirmed a cervical facet joint injury in his neck. The 37-year-old was ruled out of the third and deciding Test against South Africa in Cape Town after experiencing persistent discomfort and restricted movement. Cricket Australia remains […]

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Ashwin Picks KKR as Hardik Pandya’s IPL 2027 Fit

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2026

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could be an ideal destination for Hardik Pandya if the all-rounder leaves Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2027. Speaking on his YouTube channel on October 29, 2026, Ashwin identified five franchises as potential contenders for Pandya and discussed possible player exchanges, while indicating

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Finn Allen Praises India’s Batting After T20I Loss

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2026

New Zealand opener Finn Allen has praised India’s explosive batting performance following the visitors’ six-wicket victory in the third T20 International in Wellington on October 27, 2026. India chased down a target of 199 in just 13.2 overs, with Abhishek Sharma scoring a sensational century and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi providing aggressive support. The victory

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Tilak Varma Guides India To Four-Wicket Win Over NZ

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2026

India secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, October 24, with Tilak Varma playing a decisive unbeaten innings of 51 from 26 balls. Chasing 181, India recovered from a difficult position of 70 for five to reach 181 for six with one ball […]

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Kieron Pollard Named Mumbai Indians Head Coach

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2026

Mumbai Indians have appointed former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard as their new head coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. The five-time IPL champions confirmed the appointment on Saturday, October 24, 2026, promoting the 39-year-old from batting coach to replace Mahela Jayawardene, who recently ended his association with the franchise.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar Added as Arshdeep Injury Cover

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

India have added experienced seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their squad for the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru, with Arshdeep Singh doubtful after suffering a blow to his bowling shoulder. Arshdeep doubtful for series decider Arshdeep sustained the injury during Wednesday’s fourth T20I in Hyderabad and his availability for the series finale will be […]

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Shubman Gill, Shafali Verma Win ICC Monthly Awards

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2026

Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma have been named the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for September 2026, completing a double triumph for India. The International Cricket Council announced the awards on October 13, recognising Gill’s record-breaking ODI performances against the West Indies and Verma’s contributions to

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Abhishek Nayar Urges India to Give Sooryavanshi Final T20I

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has urged captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir to give teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity in the final T20I against West Indies, provided India first secure the five-match series. Nayar Wants India to Give Sooryavanshi a Chance Sooryavanshi has remained on the bench through the opening […]

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Gambhir Takes Responsibility After India Fail to Defend 249

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

India head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to blame individual players, the toss or difficult bowling conditions after India failed to defend 249 against West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi, saying the team must accept responsibility for the six-wicket defeat. Gambhir Refuses to Make Excuses After Defeat India posted 249 for five after being […]