Cricket Great Bob Simpson Dies at 89

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

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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

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India’s Six-Run Win Ties Classic Test Series

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

India levelled the five-match Test series against England 2–2 after a thrilling six-run win in the fifth and final Test at The Oval. On the last day, England needed just 35 runs with four wickets remaining, but India’s pace attack led by Mohammad Siraj turned the game around in dramatic fashion. Siraj’s Five-Wicket Haul Seals […]

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Yashasvi Jaiswal Breaks Tendulkar’s Record at The Oval

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scripted history during the ongoing fifth Test against England at The Oval, surpassing a long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar. With a composed and confident knock, Jaiswal crossed 1,100 runs in the 2025 Test series, becoming the highest Indian run-scorer in a single Test series—eclipsing Tendulkar’s 1,093 runs scored during

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Root Surpasses Tendulkar in Home Test Run Tally

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Joe Root added another milestone to his career during the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test matches played at home. Root Crosses 7,224 Runs at Home Root scored 29 runs in the first innings, taking his total to 7,224 runs in 84 […]

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Dhruv Jurel Says Overseas Success Is Always Special

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has called overseas performance a “special thing,” ahead of the final and series-deciding Test against England at The Oval. With Rishabh Pant ruled out, Jurel is expected to play a crucial role both behind the stumps and with the bat. Ready to Step Up Under Pressure Speaking to the media, Jurel […]

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Nathan Lyon Criticizes England’s Handshake Offer

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has weighed in on the recent draw between India and England at Old Trafford, taking aim at England captain Ben Stokes for offering a handshake with five overs still remaining in the match. Lyon suggested that instead of making symbolic gestures, England should have focused on getting the Indian batters out, […]

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Asia Cup 2025 Set for UAE from September 9 to 28

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup has been officially confirmed to take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. The tournament will feature eight teams competing in the T20 International format, with a total of 19 matches planned. It will follow a structure of group stage, Super Four, and a final. […]

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Ponting Predicts Root Will Surpass Tendulkar’s Test Record

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed England’s Joe Root to eventually break Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record for the most Test runs. Root, who recently climbed to second on the all-time Test run-scorers list, now stands just behind the Indian legend. Root Rises to No. 2 in Test History Joe Root scored a brilliant […]

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BCCI Confirms Rishabh Pant’s Foot Injury

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field after suffering a foot injury during the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 23, 2025. The incident raised immediate concern for Team India and prompted a swift response from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). BCCI […]

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Shubman Gill Accuses England of Breaking Game Spirit

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has criticised England for what he says was deliberate time-wasting during the third Test at Lord’s, calling it “not something that comes in the spirit of the game.” “90 Seconds Late” to the Crease Gill, reflecting on the tense final moments, said: “A lot of people have been talking about […]