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Former CSK Player Slams Ashwin Over Brevis Contract Remarks

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Anirudha Srikkanth has criticised current player R. Ashwin for publicly discussing Dewald Brevis’s mid-season signing details on his YouTube channel. Srikkanth called such commentary unprofessional, especially when it comes from an active IPL player, and deemed it unnecessary. Ashwin Addresses Backlash R. Ashwin clarified that his

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CSK Clarifies Brevis Signing Amid Controversy

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) issued an official statement on August 16, 2025, addressing the questions surrounding their mid-season signing of South African batter Dewald Brevis for the IPL 2025. The move drew attention after senior players and commentators raised doubts about whether the signing was fully compliant with league rules. Concerns Raised by Ashwin and […]

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Suryakumar Yadav Clears Fitness Test Ahead of Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has cleared his fitness test at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, paving the way for his inclusion in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. Suryakumar had undergone surgery for a sports hernia in Munich in June and has since been under rehabilitation. After weeks of recovery and […]

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BCCI Adds Injury Replacement Rule After Pant’s Injury

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has brought in a new rule for domestic tournaments after Rishabh Pant suffered a fractured foot during the Manchester Test against England in July 2025. The injury occurred when the ball ricocheted off his bat and struck his toe, leaving him in severe pain with swelling […]

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Cricket Great Bob Simpson Dies at 89

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

Bob Simpson, the revered former Australia cricketer, captain, and coach, has passed away at the age of 89. A Storied Playing Career Simpson represented Australia in 62 Test matches between 1957 and 1978. He scored 4,869 runs, including 10 centuries, with a highest score of 311. As a leg-spinner, he also claimed 71 wickets and […]

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Nicholas Pooran Appointed TKR Captain for CPL 2025

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Nicholas Pooran has been officially named captain of the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) ahead of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 season, succeeding Kieron Pollard who led the team from 2019. New Leadership Transition Pooran steps into the leadership role at a pivotal moment, taking over from Pollard, who guided TKR to multiple playoff appearances […]

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Ganguly Backs Easwaran for India’s No. 3 Test Spot

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran should challenge for the No. 3 position in India’s Test team. With the top order undergoing transition after the retirements of senior players, Ganguly said Easwaran’s consistent domestic record and age advantage make him a strong contender. Despite being named in multiple India Test

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West Indies End 34-Year ODI Series Drought vs Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The West Indies recorded their first bilateral ODI series win against Pakistan since 1991, sealing the three-match series 2-1 with a commanding 202-run win in the decider at the Brian Lara Stadium. Hope Leads from the Front Captain Shai Hope anchored the innings with an unbeaten 120, guiding West Indies to 294 for 6. This […]

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Shubman Gill Becomes First Male to Win ICC Player of the Month Four Times

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2025, marking a historic fourth win of this monthly award—the most by any male cricketer. Stellar Performance in England Series Gill earned this accolade following a commanding display in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series against England. In July, he […]

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Ashwin Breaks Silence on IPL Trade Rumours, Seeks Clarity from CSK

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin addressed swirling trade speculation ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Responding on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin said he has formally requested clarity from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) about his future with the franchise. Franchise Communication Key Ashwin explained that post-season, IPL franchises typically send contract