England End 14-Year Ashes Test Drought in Australia

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

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England secured a rare Ashes Test victory in Australia, ending a 14-year wait with a dramatic win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The result marked England’s first Test success on Australian soil since 2011 and brought to an end a long drought during which the side struggled to adapt to

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England Name XI for Boxing Day Test at MCG

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

England have announced their playing XI for the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to begin on Boxing Day. The selection comes with the Ashes already decided, with Australia holding an unassailable lead in the five-match series, and amid growing focus on player conduct and welfare off the field. England’s selected […]

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Australia Hit By Major Blow Before First Ashes Test

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Australia’s Ashes campaign has suffered a major setback with captain Pat Cummins ruled out of the opening Test against England due to a back injury. Cricket Australia confirmed that the fast bowler will miss the first match of the five-Test series, beginning November 21 in Perth. Leadership Changes In Cummins’ absence, Steve Smith is expected […]

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India Chooses Victory Over WTC Penalty at Oval

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

During the dramatic final day of the England vs India Test at The Oval, the ICC match referee warned India that they were six overs behind the required rate and could lose valuable World Test Championship (WTC) points. Despite this warning, India’s coach Gautam Gambhir decided to prioritize winning over avoiding penalties, saying, “If we […]

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Woakes Shares Chat with Gill After Brave Batting Effort

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

During the final day of the fifth Test match between India and England at The Oval, England’s all-rounder Chris Woakes showed great courage by coming out to bat with his arm in a sling. He had dislocated his shoulder earlier in the game but stepped onto the field, ready to help his team in the […]

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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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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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Broad Urges England to Rest Archer for Final Test

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Former England pacer Stuart Broad has advised team management to rest Jofra Archer for the upcoming fifth and final Test against India at The Oval. Broad said it would be unwise to overburden Archer so soon after his return from a long injury layoff, warning that “we can’t not have Archer for four years, bring […]

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Hussain Slams Stokes’ ‘Silly’ Call in Test Draw

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

The fourth Test between India and England ended in a draw, but the final moments created plenty of controversy. England captain Ben Stokes offered a handshake with India at 425 for 4, hoping to end the game early. India, however, declined. In response, Stokes gave the ball to part-time bowler Harry Brook, who bowled gentle […]