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 […]

Cricket Sports

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) […]

Cricket Sports

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 […]

Cricket Sports

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 […]

Cricket Sports

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 […]

Cricket Sports

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

Cricket Sports

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 […]

Cricket Sports

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 […]