Amit Shah Hails India’s Win Over Pakistan

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

National

After India’s women’s cricket team defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in the ICC Women’s World Cup match, Union Home Minister Amit Shah called the victory a “perfect strike,” applauding India’s dominant display. Match Highlights India set a target of 247 runs, thanks to solid contributions from

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Deepti Sharma Powers India to Win in WC Opener

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

In a rain-affected opening match of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The match was held at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. India’s innings was rescued by a strong lower-order show. After collapsing to 124 for 6, Deepti Sharma (53 off 53) and Amanjot […]

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Nepal Stuns West Indies by 90 Runs

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Nepal clinched a historic Twenty20 series win over the West Indies after a commanding 90-run victory in Sharjah on September 29, 2025. The win sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with one match still to play. Dominant Batting Display Nepal batted first and put up 173 for 6 in their 20 overs. […]

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India Clinch Asia Cup, Defeat Pakistan In Final

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

India lifted the 2025 Asia Cup title with a thrilling five-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the final held at Dubai International Stadium. The contest marked the first time the two sides had met in an Asia Cup final, adding to the high-voltage atmosphere both on and off the field. Pakistan’s Collapse After Strong Start […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Empty Gestures, Full Grounds: The Hypocrisy of India-Pakistan Cricket

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan ended with more than just runs and wickets. While India registered a convincing victory, the match was overshadowed by symbolic gestures that were meant to signal defiance but left many questioning their real value. Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts before and […]

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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Punjab Kings Omits Pakistan Name in Post

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

IPL franchise Punjab Kings promoted India’s Asia Cup 2025 clash without mentioning Pakistan. The social media post used hashtags such as “#AsiaCup2025 #INDv” but left out “Pakistan” from both the caption and the match graphic. Fans quickly noticed the omission, and the franchise later turned off comments. Boycott Calls Reach Supreme Court The move came […]

International

Blast During Cricket Match Kills One, Injures Several

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

A bomb blast struck the Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar tehsil, Bajaur district, in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday evening during a local cricket match. The explosion claimed the life of one person and injured several others, including children. IED Blast Caused Panic On The Field Officials confirmed that an improvised explosive device (IED) […]

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Afghanistan to Host Bangladesh for White-Ball Series in UAE

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Afghanistan will host Bangladesh for a six-match white-ball series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 2 to 14. The tour will feature three T20 Internationals (T20Is) followed by three One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Match Schedule and Venues The T20I series will be played in Sharjah on October 2, 3, and 5. The ODI matches […]

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Cricket Great Bob Simpson Dies at 89

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

Bob Simpson, the revered former Australia cricketer, captain, and coach, has passed away at the age of 89. A Storied Playing Career Simpson represented Australia in 62 Test matches between 1957 and 1978. He scored 4,869 runs, including 10 centuries, with a highest score of 311. As a leg-spinner, he also claimed 71 wickets and […]