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India’s Akash Deep Inspires 336‑Run Win Over England

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

India delivered a crushing blow to England with a 336-run win in the second Test at Edgbaston, leveling the five-match series 1-1. At the center of this dominant performance was Akash Deep, who stepped up in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and turned in a dream match haul of 10 wickets for 187 runs. Akash […]

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India-Bangladesh White-Ball Series Postponed to September 2026

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

The highly anticipated India-Bangladesh white-ball cricket series, initially planned for August 2025, has been officially postponed to September 2026. The decision, reached through discussions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), aims to accommodate both nations’ busy international schedules and logistical

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USOPC Urges Immediate Resignations from USA Cricket Leadership

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has issued a decisive call for the entire slate of independent directors on the USA Cricket board to step down immediately. Citing long-standing concerns over governance and financial transparency since the body’s formation in 2018, the USOPC insists on a full leadership reset to restore credibility. USOPC

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Kohli Hails Gill as India’s “Star Boy” After Edgbaston Masterclass

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

India’s hopes of leveling the Test series received a massive boost as Shubman Gill delivered one of the most dominant individual performances in modern Test history. With twin centuries and a jaw-dropping 430-run match aggregate, Gill has not only broken records but also drawn admiration from one of India’s greatest cricketers—Virat Kohli. Kohli praises Gill […]

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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 […]