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KKR Eyes New Venue Amid Eden Gardens Renovation for IPL 2025

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might be forced to shift their home games to a new venue for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to a major renovation planned at their traditional ground, Eden Gardens. The historic stadium in Kolkata, known for its electrifying atmosphere and immense fan following, will undergo extensive refurbishment, […]

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India’s Late Collapse Hands New Zealand the Edge in Third Test

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

On Day 1 of the third Test between India and New Zealand, India’s Ravindra Jadeja shone with the ball, taking an impressive five-wicket haul (5/65) on a spinning Wankhede track, restricting New Zealand to 235. However, a surprising batting collapse in the last ten minutes of play shifted the momentum, giving New Zealand the upper […]

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KKR CEO Explains Why Shreyas Iyer Was Released in Challenging Retention Decisions

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has announced its core squad for the upcoming IPL season, retaining key players including Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Ramandeep Singh. However, last season’s captain Shreyas Iyer was notably absent from the list, sparking discussions about the decision-making process behind the release of

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IPL 2025 Retention Highlights: Big Names Released, Iconic Stars Retained

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

The much-awaited IPL 2025 retention list has revealed some major shakeups as teams prepare for the upcoming auction. Among the notable releases are star players Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer, while fan favorites like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma will continue with their franchises. The ten teams have strategically retained core […]

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Rohit Sharma Reflects on India’s Series Loss to NZ, Stresses Calm Approach

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma has emphasized the importance of maintaining calm and reflecting on the team’s performance after the historic 0-2 Test series defeat against New Zealand. This marks India’s first home series loss in 12 years, the last being against England in 2012-13. Rohit acknowledged the need for discussions with certain players to improve […]

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New Zealand Eye First Test Series Win in India, End Day 2 with 301-Run Lead

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

New Zealand is closing in on a historic Test series victory in India, finishing Day 2 of the second Test in Pune with a commanding 301-run lead. The Kiwis ended the day at 198/5 in their second innings, with captain Tom Latham leading the charge with a resilient 86. Wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell remains unbeaten on […]

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Two Soldiers, Two Porters Injured in Militant Attack in J&K’s Baramulla

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

In a militant attack on Thursday in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, two Army personnel and two porters sustained injuries during a firefight. The attack took place near the Nagin post in the Butapathri Sector, close to the Line of Control (LoC) and the tourist destination of Gulmarg. The incident is part of a […]

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Washington Sundar’s 7-Wicket Haul Stuns New Zealand in Pune Test

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

Washington Sundar delivered a career-best performance, taking 7 wickets for 59 runs on the opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Pune. His brilliant spin bowling helped bowl out New Zealand for 259, putting India in a commanding position. Sundar, who had been on the sidelines due to the dominance […]

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Kane Williamson to Miss Second Test Against India Due to Groin Injury

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2024

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second Test against India due to a groin strain. The injury, sustained during the recent series against Sri Lanka, continues to sideline Williamson as he undergoes rehabilitation. New Zealand currently lead the three-match series 1-0 after securing an eight-wicket victory in the first Test […]

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White Ferns Win Maiden T20 World Cup with Victory Over South Africa

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

New Zealand’s White Ferns claimed their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title with a stunning 32-run win over South Africa in Dubai. The victory marks a historic achievement for the White Ferns, who had lost 10 consecutive matches leading up to the tournament and previously fell short in the 2009 and 2010 finals. New Zealand’s […]