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India Announces Squad for New Zealand Tests

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India’s squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand, scheduled to start on October 16 in Bengaluru. The squad will be led by Rohit Sharma, while ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the vice-captain for the series. Bumrah’s elevation […]

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IPL 2025: Franchises Seek Clarity from BCCI Over Player Retention Rules

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Mumbai, India: As preparations for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season begin, the ten participating franchises have requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to clarify the player retention policies. This comes amid uncertainty regarding retention rules and associated player fees for the upcoming three-year cycle. With the deadline for submitting

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Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement, To Play Final Event at Davis Cup

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis, marking the end of an illustrious career spanning over two decades. The 38-year-old Spaniard, who clinched 22 Grand Slam titles, including a record 14 French Open championships, revealed that his final professional appearance will be at the Davis Cup next month in Malaga, representing […]

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India Clinch T20 Series Against Bangladesh with 86-Run Victory

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

India sealed the T20 series against Bangladesh with a commanding 86-run victory in the second match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Team India delivered a stellar all-round performance on Wednesday to clinch the T20 series against Bangladesh. The hosts registered their biggest T20 win […]

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India Thrash Sri Lanka by 82 Runs in Women’s T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

India W 192-3 (Harmanpreet 52no) beat Sri Lanka W 90 (Sobhana 3-19) by 82 runs 12th Match, Group A at Dubai, Women’s T20 World Cup India’s women’s cricket team delivered a comprehensive performance against Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, securing an 82-run victory and boosting their chances for a spot in […]

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Mahmudullah To Retire from T20Is After Final Match Against India

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from T20 International cricket, confirming that the upcoming match against India at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday will be his final appearance in the shortest format. The experienced all-rounder revealed that his decision to step away from T20Is was

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Ireland Secure Historic ODI Victory Against South Africa

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Ireland pulled off a remarkable 69-run victory over South Africa in the final ODI at Abu Dhabi, marking only their second win against the Proteas in 11 meetings. Despite a valiant 91 from South African all-rounder Jason Smith, Ireland’s clinical performance, particularly in the opening and closing stages, proved too much for the Proteas, helping […]

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Dipa Karmakar Announces Retirement from Gymnastics After 25-Year Career

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, a pioneer and role model in the sport, announced her retirement today after a successful 25-year-long career. She shared an emotional note on social media, reflecting on her journey, achievements, and future plans. Dipa Karmakar Retirement Announcement Karmakar highlighted that her decision to retire was not easy but the right move […]

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Two Chinese Nationals Killed in Karachi Blast; BLA Claims Responsibility

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Two Chinese nationals were killed in a massive blast near Karachi airport late Sunday night, in what Beijing has described as a “terror attack.” The separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors traveling from the airport. Blast Targets Chinese

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AB de Villiers on Rohit Sharma’s RCB Move: “Highly Unlikely”

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Amid rising speculation about Rohit Sharma’s future at Mumbai Indians (MI), former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star AB de Villiers weighed in on the debate, suggesting it is highly unlikely that Rohit will switch teams. Fans have been vocal about the situation ever since Hardik Pandya took over as MI captain, fueling talks about Rohit […]