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Asif Ali Announces Retirement from International Cricket

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Pakistan’s middle-order batter Asif Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, calling it “the greatest honour” to represent his country. In a social media post, he thanked fans, teammates, coaches, and his family for their constant support through highs and lows of his career. Record in White-Ball Formats Asif Ali, 33, made his international […]

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Mitchell Starc Retires from T20Is to Focus on Tests and ODI World Cup

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from international T20 cricket. He has not featured in a T20I since the 2024 World Cup and finishes with 79 wickets in 65 matches, making him Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format after Adam Zampa. His decision comes just months before the next T20 World Cup in […]

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Dravid Steps Down as Rajasthan Royals Head Coach

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Rahul Dravid has stepped down as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2026 IPL season. His second stint with the franchise began in 2024. Although he was offered a broader strategic role as part of a structural reshuffle, Dravid declined and chose to part ways. Long-Standing Association Dravid’s bond with the Royals […]

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Gill Checks In at CoE for Fitness Ahead of Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain and T20I vice-captain, has reported to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for a mandatory fitness test ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Gill had recently recovered from a flu infection that forced him to skip the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals. Teamwide Fitness Drive Gill is part of a […]

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Bradman’s 1946–47 Baggy Green Cap Sells to National Museum

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has acquired one of Sir Donald Bradman’s rare “baggy green” caps for AU$438,500 (about US$287,000). The iconic cap was worn by Bradman during the 1946–47 Ashes series against England. The federal government contributed half the purchase amount to secure the historic item. Historical Significance and Preservation This particular

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Gukesh Credits Anand for His Championship Revival

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Newly crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh admitted that overconfidence cost him the opening game of his 2024 title match against Ding Liren. Speaking on the Quest Talk podcast, the 18-year-old acknowledged that his mindset backfired early, nearly derailing his historic campaign. Anand’s Timely Pep Talk Gukesh said that former world champion Viswanathan Anand helped […]

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Madushanka’s Hat-trick Seals Sri Lanka ODI Win

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Sri Lanka edged out Zimbabwe by seven runs in a thrilling first ODI at Harare Sports Club on Friday, thanks to a dramatic final over from fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka. His hat-trick in the last over sealed the game and gave Sri Lanka a 1–0 lead in the two-match series. Batting first, Sri Lanka looked […]

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BCCI Considers Bronco Test As New Fitness Standard

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly exploring inclusion of the Bronco Test in its fitness evaluation regime. The test is a high-intensity shuttle-run assessing endurance and cardiovascular fitness, adding to existing metrics like the Yo-Yo Test and 2 km run. AB De Villiers Describes Test As Grueling Former South Africa […]

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Weber Wins Maiden Diamond League Title As Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Germany’s Julian Weber captured his first-ever Diamond League title in men’s javelin during the finals in Zurich, throwing an outstanding 91.51 m to secure victory. India’s Neeraj Chopra claimed second place with a best effort of 85.01 m in his final throw, while Keshorn Walcott took third with 84.95 m. Chopra’s Late Surge Chopra found […]

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Neeraj Chopra Says 90m Throw Wasn’t Technically Perfect

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra admitted ahead of the 2025 Diamond League Final in Zurich that his celebrated 90.23m throw in Doha was not technically perfect. While the mark broke the long-awaited 90m barrier for Indian athletics, Chopra said the execution could still be refined and that his ultimate aim remains delivering the “perfect throw.” Technique […]