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BCCI Yet to Decide on IPL Amid Rising Conflict Concerns

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Amid escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, speculation has grown around the fate of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that no emergency meeting was held as of yesterday, and any decision regarding the tournament will be taken after assessing the […]

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PSL Moved to UAE Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the relocation of all remaining matches of the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to the United Arab Emirates. The decision comes in the wake of escalating military tensions with India, which have now begun to directly impact civilian events and infrastructure in Pakistan. The […]

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PSL 2025 Matches Relocated to Karachi Amid Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

Amid rising tensions following India’s precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to relocate all remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season to Karachi. The decision was made during an emergency meeting at Gaddafi Stadium, attended by PCB officials, PSL franchise representatives, and security advisors. This

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Rohit Sharma Retires from Test Cricket, BCCI Initiates Leadership Overhaul

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

In a major shake-up for Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, following the BCCI selection committee’s decision to relieve him of Test captaincy. The move comes ahead of India’s much-anticipated red-ball series against England, and signals the beginning of a new leadership chapter for Team India. The decision, according

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Gambhir Urges Full Cricket Boycott of Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a strong and uncompromising statement, former cricketer and current India head coach Gautam Gambhir has asserted that India should sever all cricketing ties with Pakistan, including matches at neutral venues. The comment follows the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian lives and reignited the debate over sporting engagement […]

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Cricket Retained for 2026 Asian Games in Japan

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

Cricket has officially been retained as one of the sporting events at the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4. The confirmation came following a board meeting of the Games’ organizing committee, marking a key decision that reaffirms cricket’s growing influence in international multi-sport events. This […]

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BCCI Faces Trademark Dispute Over IPL Robot Dog ‘Champak’

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is embroiled in a legal controversy following the naming of its AI-powered robotic dog, ‘Champak’, introduced during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Delhi Press Patra Prakashan Pvt Ltd, the publisher of the long-standing children’s magazine ‘Champak’, has filed a trademark

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PCB Ensures Safe Return of 23 Indian Nationals Amid Rising Tensions​

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2025

In the aftermath of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has facilitated the safe return of 23 Indian nationals who were involved in the production and broadcast of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Indian crew members, primarily comprising cameramen and technical staff, were […]

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Ganguly Calls for Severing Cricket Ties with Pakistan

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

In a strong reaction following the Pahalgam terror attack, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has called for an immediate end to all cricketing ties with Pakistan. His comments reflect the growing public outrage against continued sports relations with a nation widely accused of harboring and sponsoring terrorist activities. Sourav Ganguly Pakistan Statement

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Rishabh Pant’s Outburst After Batting Delay Sparks Debate in IPL 2025

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2025

Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, found himself at the center of a controversy during an IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals, not for his performance with the bat, but for what followed after it. Batting unusually low at number 7, Pant’s short stay at the crease ended in a disappointing dismissal, and […]