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‘Sport Must Go On’: Ganguly Backs India‑Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

Former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has expressed support for India’s participation against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, despite rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year. Responding to growing public calls for a boycott, Ganguly stated that while terrorism must be strongly condemned, sporting ties

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Gautham Gambhir backs injury substitute, Ben Stokes opposes

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has voiced support for allowing injury substitutes in Test cricket after Rishabh Pant’s heroic innings with a fractured foot in the fourth Test against England. Pant, despite suffering the injury while attempting a reverse sweep, managed to score a crucial half-century before being forced to leave the field. His fighting […]

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Rishabh Pant Ruled Out of Final Test; Jagadeesan Named Replacement

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test match against England at The Oval, beginning July 31, due to a fractured right foot. The injury occurred during the fourth Test at Manchester when Pant attempted a reverse sweep and had to retire hurt. Although he returned the next day […]

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Gill and Rahul Salvage India with Record 174 Stand

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul produced a remarkable unbeaten 174-run partnership on Day 4 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, rescuing India from a disastrous start in their second innings. After losing both openers without scoring, India were reeling at 0 for 2 before Gill and Rahul steadied the ship. Their stand […]

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Asia Cup 2025 Set for UAE from September 9 to 28

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup has been officially confirmed to take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. The tournament will feature eight teams competing in the T20 International format, with a total of 19 matches planned. It will follow a structure of group stage, Super Four, and a final. […]

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Ponting Predicts Root Will Surpass Tendulkar’s Test Record

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed England’s Joe Root to eventually break Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record for the most Test runs. Root, who recently climbed to second on the all-time Test run-scorers list, now stands just behind the Indian legend. Root Rises to No. 2 in Test History Joe Root scored a brilliant […]

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Rishabh Pant Earns Praises from Sachin Tendulkar After Scoring Gritty Fifty Despite Injury

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant delivered a courageous performance in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford by scoring a vital half-century while nursing a fractured toe. Battling Pain, Back at the Crease Pant was forced to retire hurt on Day 1 after being struck on the right foot while attempting a reverse sweep. Scans […]

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BCCI Confirms Rishabh Pant’s Foot Injury

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field after suffering a foot injury during the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 23, 2025. The incident raised immediate concern for Team India and prompted a swift response from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). BCCI […]

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Shubman Gill Accuses England of Breaking Game Spirit

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has criticised England for what he says was deliberate time-wasting during the third Test at Lord’s, calling it “not something that comes in the spirit of the game.” “90 Seconds Late” to the Crease Gill, reflecting on the tense final moments, said: “A lot of people have been talking about […]

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Akash Deep Out, Pant to Keep in Manchester Test

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

Ahead of the crucial fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, India has received two major setbacks. Pacer Akash Deep has been ruled out of the game due to a groin injury, confirmed by captain Shubman Gill. Fellow seamer Arshdeep Singh is also unavailable following a thumb injury sustained in a net session. Anshul Kamboj […]