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India Close in on Series Level with Massive Lead at Edgbaston

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

India are on the cusp of leveling the five-match Test series after a commanding performance at Edgbaston. England ended Day 4 on 72 for 3, still needing 536 runs to achieve an unprecedented chase of 608. With seven wickets remaining and one day left, India are firmly in control and set to make it 1-1. […]

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Siraj Credits Akash Deep After 6-Wicket Haul Against England

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

Mohammed Siraj delivered a stunning performance in the second Test against England, claiming six wickets and playing a pivotal role in dismantling the opposition’s batting lineup. However, the Indian pacer was quick to shift the spotlight onto his teammate Akash Deep, crediting him for providing critical support and maintaining pressure from the other end. “Akash […]

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Jadeja Violates BCCI SOP at Edgbaston, But Likely to Avoid Punishment

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Team India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has found himself at the centre of a minor controversy during the ongoing Test series against England. Ahead of the second Test at Edgbaston, Jadeja violated the BCCI’s new travel SOPs by reaching the stadium alone, rather than with the rest of the squad in the team bus. However, […]

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Carlsen Says “Not Enjoying Chess” After Loss to Gukesh

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

In a candid post-match interview, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen made a startling revelation following his back-to-back defeats to Indian teenage chess sensation D Gukesh in the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament. The five-time world champion confessed, “Honestly, I’m not enjoying playing chess at all right now. I just… I don’t feel any flow at […]

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BCCI Sends Suryavanshi to Edgbaston After U19 Heroics

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

India’s young cricket sensation, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has been fast-tracked into the limelight after a breathtaking performance against England U19. Within just 24 hours of his whirlwind knock, the BCCI flew him and other U19 teammates to Edgbaston to witness Shubman Gill’s historic double hundred, in what many see as a symbolic passing of the […]

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Shubman Gill’s Record 269 Powers India on Day 2

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

India asserted total dominance over England on Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston, riding on a sensational double century from captain Shubman Gill. The visitors piled up a massive 587 in their first innings before reducing a rattled England side to 50 for 3 by stumps, firmly placing themselves in control of the […]

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Jaiswal Dismisses Selection Criticism: “No Confusion” in Team

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has strongly defended the team’s selection for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, dismissing all outside criticism with a sharp statement: “No, there is no confusion.” Amid debates over the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI, Jaiswal made it clear that the Indian camp is […]

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Pakistan’s Entry into Asia Cup Hockey Looks Unlikely

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

As the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup approaches, Pakistan’s participation in the tournament appears increasingly doubtful. With the event set to take place from August 29 to September 9 in Bihar, and tensions high following a recent terror attack, Hockey India has indicated it may not receive clearance for entry. Pakistan Asia Cup A senior official […]

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India Tour of Bangladesh in August Yet to Be Confirmed

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

The proposed India tour of Bangladesh, scheduled between August 17 and 31, is still awaiting final confirmation, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam. The bilateral series, which includes three ODIs and three T20Is, has been discussed extensively, but remains contingent on clearance from the Indian government. Aminul Islam revealed that the

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England Retain Unchanged XI for Edgbaston Test vs India

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

England have named an unchanged playing XI for the second Test against India, set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The decision follows their five-wicket win in the opening Test, giving the hosts a 1–0 advantage in the five-match series. The team management has opted to reward consistency, sticking with the same lineup […]