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Tom Latham Replaces Tim Southee as New Zealand Test Captain

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

New Zealand Cricket has announced that wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham will take over as the Test captain, replacing Tim Southee, who has decided to step down from the leadership role. Southee, who assumed captaincy in 2022 after Kane Williamson relinquished the role, led New Zealand to six victories and two draws in 14 Test matches. Tim […]

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Babar Azam Steps Down as Pakistan’s White-Ball Captain

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has stepped down from his role as the white-ball captain, a decision that sparked mixed reactions among fans and critics. Babar made the announcement on social media late on October 1, stating that he wanted to focus more on his individual performance and reduce the pressure that comes with captaincy. […]

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India Clinch 18th Consecutive Series Win at Home, Defeat Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

India 285/9 d & 98/3 (Jaiswal 51) beat Bangladesh 233 & 146 (Bumrah 3-17) Day 5, Second Test, Kanpur India extended their record-breaking dominance on home soil by clinching their 18th consecutive Test series victory, defeating Bangladesh in the second Test at Green Park, Kanpur. The 2-0 series win cements India’s position at the top […]

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Sachin Tendulkar to Make Cricket Comeback in International Masters League

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the return of the iconic Sachin Tendulkar to the pitch as he gears up to participate in the inaugural International Masters League (IML). The Master Blaster, revered for his unmatched batting prowess, will join other legendary cricketers in this exciting new T20 tournament, which promises to deliver thrilling action […]

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India’s Dominating Display Puts Bangladesh on Backfoot on Day 4

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

Bangladesh – 233 & 26/2 (Ashwin 2-14) v India 285-9 d (Jaiswal 72) Day 4, Stumps, Bangladesh trail by 26 runs Day 4 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur was marked by India’s exceptional all-round performance, leaving the visitors trailing by 26 runs at stumps. After three days of rain interruptions, […]

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BCCI Inaugurates Advanced National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially inaugurated its new National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru on Sunday, now rebranded as the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). The upgraded facility spans over 40 acres near Kempegowda International Airport and is designed to be a world-class training ground for cricketers with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

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India Secures Dominant Win Over West Indies in T20I World Cup Warm-Up

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

India’s women’s cricket team began their T20I World Cup warm-up campaign with a commanding 20-run win against the West Indies at the ICC Academy Ground No. 2 in Dubai. The team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, delivered a solid performance with contributions from key players Jemimah Rodrigues and Pooja Vastrakar. Opting to bat first, India […]

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IPL 2025 Mega Auction: New Retention Rules Confirmed, RTM Card Returns

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction will see some significant changes, as the new retention rules have been confirmed. According to a report by ESPNCricinfo, franchises will be allowed to retain up to six players ahead of the auction, and the Right to Match (RTM) card makes a return after a six-year hiatus. […]

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Day 2 of India vs Bangladesh Test Washed Out Due to Rain in Kanpur

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2024

The second day of the ongoing Test match between India and Bangladesh at Kanpur turned out to be a complete washout as persistent rain prevented any play from taking place. Bangladesh, who were at 107/3 at stumps on Day 1, remained stuck at the same score as the weather showed no signs of improvement throughout […]

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Parthiv Patel addresses Hardik Pandya’s Test Comeback Speculation

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2024

Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel recently addressed the rising speculation around Hardik Pandya’s return to Test cricket after the all-rounder was seen bowling with a red ball during a practice session in England. Hardik, who posted a video of the session on Instagram, caught the attention of fans and analysts, fueling rumours about his potential […]