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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 […]

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Ricky Ponting Defends Shubman Gill’s Reaction At Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has come out in support of India’s Test captain Shubman Gill following his tense verbal exchange with England’s openers during the third Test at Lord’s. The incident, which drew attention for its intensity, saw Gill visibly confront the English batters during the final session of play. “A Bit Out of […]

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Cricket to Return at LA Olympics 2028 on July 12

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Cricket is all set to make a historic comeback to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028, marking the sport’s return after a gap of 128 years. The event will begin on July 12, 2028, and will be hosted at the Fairgrounds Stadium in Pomona, located around 50 km from central Los Angeles. The competition […]

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England Defeat India By 22 Runs At Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

England defeated India by 22 runs in a closely fought third Test match at Lord’s, taking a 2–1 lead in the five-match series. The match ended on Day 5, with India falling short while chasing a target of 193 runs. Jadeja Leads Resistance India’s hopes were kept alive by Ravindra Jadeja, who remained unbeaten on […]

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Rahul Admits Pant’s Run-Out Was a Misjudged Call

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Indian batter KL Rahul acknowledged that his attempt to score a century before lunch on Day 3 of the third Test at Lord’s inadvertently led to Rishabh Pant’s run-out. Pant, who had played a brave knock of 74 despite a finger injury, was dismissed in the final over before the interval while trying to take […]

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Italy & Netherlands Qualify for T20 World Cup 2026

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Italy and the Netherlands have officially secured their places in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after emerging as the top two teams from the Europe Regional Final. The 2026 edition of the tournament is scheduled to be held jointly in India and Sri Lanka between February and March next year. Italy Make Historic […]