Yash Dayal Disputes RCB Absence Claim

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2026

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal has disputed the franchise’s earlier explanation about his absence from IPL 2026, saying the decision was “not my decision.” His remarks have brought renewed attention to his status with RCB and the circumstances behind his non-participation this

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Virat Kohli Must Publicly Rein In Toxic Fan Culture Before It Gets Worse

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2026

The latest controversy involving Virat Kohli and Travis Head during an IPL clash should have remained exactly what it was supposed to be: a heated moment between two elite competitors in a high-pressure sporting environment. Cricket has always thrived on intensity, aggression and emotional rivalries. Fans love those moments because they bring theatre and personality […]

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Tamim Iqbal Says Bangladesh Mishandled T20 World Cup Pull-Out

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2026

Former Bangladesh captain and interim Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal has admitted that Bangladesh could have handled its T20 World Cup pull-out better, saying cricket should not have suffered due to off-field complications. Tamim Iqbal On Bangladesh Cricket Tamim, who has moved into cricket administration after a heart attack ended his comeback plans, said

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gets India A Call-Up

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2026

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned his maiden India A call-up after the BCCI named the squad for the upcoming tri-series against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A. Tilak Varma will captain the 15-member squad for the June assignment. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Named In India A Squad Sooryavanshi has been rewarded after a strong IPL 2026 season, […]

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Rahul Dravid Buys Dublin T20 Franchise

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2026

Former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid has entered franchise ownership after being announced as the co-owner of Dublin Guardians in the European T20 Premier League, with Ravichandran Ashwin named captain. Rahul Dravid Joins European T20 Premier League Dravid has joined the upcoming European T20 Premier League as part of the ownership group of Dublin […]

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Rashid Khan Turned Down India Citizenship Offer

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2026

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan has revealed that he turned down offers of citizenship from India and Australia, choosing instead to remain committed to representing Afghanistan in international cricket. The revelation has drawn attention because it highlights the leg-spinner’s loyalty to his home country despite opportunities to shift to bigger cricketing nations. Rashid

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Shami Says Retirement Is Not On His Mind

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Mohammed Shami has said retirement is not on his mind despite being out of India’s national setup for an extended period. The veteran fast bowler said he will only step away from the game when he no longer enjoys playing, making it clear that selection setbacks have not changed his mindset. Mohammed Shami Retirement Remark […]

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MS Dhoni Ruled Out For Two Weeks

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Chennai Super Kings have suffered an early blow ahead of IPL 2026 after MS Dhoni was ruled out for the first two weeks of the season with a calf strain. The development comes just before CSK begin their campaign and has renewed speculation around Dhoni’s fitness and workload in what could be a closely watched […]

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Bangladesh To Probe T20 World Cup Snub

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Bangladesh’s controversial absence from the 2026 T20 World Cup is set to come under fresh scrutiny after the government moved to investigate the role of the Bangladesh Cricket Board in the episode. The latest development suggests the fallout from the tournament snub is far from over, with Dhaka now examining whether the decision reflected deeper […]

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Gambhir Reflects On Rohit-Kohli Equation

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has said he may have made mistakes in managing his equation with senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, opening up on a subject that has drawn attention since both veterans stepped away from Test cricket. His remarks come after a turbulent period for the Indian Test side, including the […]