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ICC Cancels Champions Trophy Event Amid India’s Reluctance to Travel to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has encountered yet another setback as the International Cricket Council (ICC) cancelled a pre-tournament event that was initially scheduled for November 11 to mark 100 days until the tournament’s start. The decision follows ongoing uncertainty over whether India will participate in matches hosted in Pakistan, a situation that has thrown

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West Indies’ Alzarri Joseph Suspended for On-Field Incident Against England

By BPN News Desk November 9, 2024

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has received a two-match suspension following an on-field incident during the West Indies’ ODI series win against England. Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced the disciplinary action on Thursday, citing “conduct falling short of CWI’s standards of professionalism” after Joseph abruptly walked off the field at Kensington Oval in

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India Clinch 61-Run Victory Over South Africa in Thrilling T20 Match

By BPN News Desk November 9, 2024

India secured a convincing 61-run victory over South Africa in a thrilling T20 match, fueled by a spectacular century from Sanju Samson. Samson’s explosive innings of 107 off 50 balls, featuring seven boundaries and ten sixes, set the tone for India’s strong total of 202/8. Despite a few stumbles from the middle order, India’s bowlers […]

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PCB Considers Hybrid Model for Champions Trophy 2025 to Accommodate India

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly open to a hybrid hosting model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, allowing for India’s participation by hosting some matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a report from the PTI, this arrangement would permit India to play its matches in Dubai or Sharjah if the […]

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IPL 2025 Mega Auction Set for November in Jeddah

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2024

The highly anticipated IPL 2025 mega auction will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, as IPL teams gear up to spend Rs 641.5 crore on filling 204 player slots. This marks the second consecutive year that the IPL auction will be held overseas, with Dubai hosting it last year. 1,574 […]

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Scenarios For WTC 2025 Qualification After India’s Series Whitewash Defeat to New Zealand

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2024

As of November 3, 2024, the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 cycle is intensifying, with teams vying for a spot in the final scheduled for June 2025. The recent 3-0 series defeat of India by New Zealand has significantly impacted the standings and qualification scenarios. Current WTC Standings (as of November 3, 2024): Position […]

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New Zealand Humiliates India, Seals Historic 3-0 Test Series Sweep

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2024

In a stunning turn of events, New Zealand defeated India by 25 runs in the third and final Test at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, completing a historic 3-0 series whitewash. This marks India’s first-ever whitewash loss at home in a series of three or more matches. New Zealand’s triumph also makes it the first team to […]

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KKR Eyes New Venue Amid Eden Gardens Renovation for IPL 2025

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might be forced to shift their home games to a new venue for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to a major renovation planned at their traditional ground, Eden Gardens. The historic stadium in Kolkata, known for its electrifying atmosphere and immense fan following, will undergo extensive refurbishment, […]

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India’s Late Collapse Hands New Zealand the Edge in Third Test

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

On Day 1 of the third Test between India and New Zealand, India’s Ravindra Jadeja shone with the ball, taking an impressive five-wicket haul (5/65) on a spinning Wankhede track, restricting New Zealand to 235. However, a surprising batting collapse in the last ten minutes of play shifted the momentum, giving New Zealand the upper […]

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KKR CEO Explains Why Shreyas Iyer Was Released in Challenging Retention Decisions

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has announced its core squad for the upcoming IPL season, retaining key players including Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Ramandeep Singh. However, last season’s captain Shreyas Iyer was notably absent from the list, sparking discussions about the decision-making process behind the release of