Gill Travels to Guwahati, Yet Doubtful for 2nd Test

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

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Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain, is set to travel with the team to Guwahati for the second Test against South Africa national cricket team despite a neck injury sustained in the first Test in Kolkata. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that Gill will be monitored

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BCCI Announces ₹51 Crore Reward After Women’s World Cup Win

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a cash reward of ₹51 crore for the Indian women’s cricket team following their victory in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The prize will be distributed among players, coaches, selectors and support staff in recognition of their historic achievement. India’s Historic […]

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From Protocol to Pretense: Why MP Police, MPCA and BCCI Stand Guilty in Indore Harassment Shame

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Two Australian women cricketers being harassed in Indore has gone beyond an unfortunate crime. It has revealed deep cracks in the way India manages security for international sporting events. This is not about one man’s despicable act. It is about systemic negligence by the Madhya Pradesh Police, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), and the […]

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BCCI Slams Naqvi For Trophy Walk-Off Drama

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sharply criticized Mohsin Naqvi after he reportedly left with the Asia Cup trophy following India’s win. According to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, the gesture was “unprecedented” and “unsportsmanlike.” He said India refused to collect the trophy from Naqvi, stating: “We cannot accept a trophy from […]

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Sourav Ganguly Returns as CAB President

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Sourav Ganguly has been elected unopposed as the new President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). He filed his nomination on 14 September 2025 and formally took charge after no other candidate contested. He succeeds his brother, Snehasish Ganguly, who has held the post since 2019. Previous Tenure and BCCI Role Ganguly earlier served […]

Editorials Opinion

For the First Time, My TV Will Be Off for India vs Pakistan

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

I have been a cricket fan for more than three decades. Since the 1990s, I have seen almost every match India has played, especially against Pakistan. I have bunked school to catch those tense overs, lied at work to slip away for a quick stream, and even turned down family commitments because nothing matched the […]

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Sachin Tendulkar Denies BCCI President Speculation

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Recent media reports suggested that Sachin Tendulkar might be considered for the next President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), following Roger Binny’s term ending due to age eligibility. Tendulkar’s Management Clears Air Tendulkar’s management company issued a statement saying these rumours are unfounded. The statement clearly said there is no […]

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BCCI Begins Search for New Jersey Sponsor After Dream11 Exit

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Fantasy sports platform Dream11 has ended its ₹358-crore jersey sponsorship deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision comes after the new Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act banned real-money fantasy gaming and related advertising, making the deal unsustainable. Exit Clause Protects Dream11 Dream11 will not face penalties for […]

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From Cinema Screens to Cricket Grounds: Why National Bans Don’t Apply to Cricket

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

India has banned Pakistani actors, singers, and OTT content in the wake of recent terror attacks. Entire films like Abir Gulaal and Sardaar Ji 3 have been blocked from Indian release, and even Instagram accounts of Pakistani celebrities have been taken down. Guilds like AICWA and FWICE have declared it a patriotic duty to sever […]

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BCCI Adds Injury Replacement Rule After Pant’s Injury

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has brought in a new rule for domestic tournaments after Rishabh Pant suffered a fractured foot during the Manchester Test against England in July 2025. The injury occurred when the ball ricocheted off his bat and struck his toe, leaving him in severe pain with swelling […]