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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 […]

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Shubman Gill Hails India’s Comeback After Fourth Test Draw

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

India’s captain Shubman Gill praised his side’s fighting spirit after the fourth Test against England ended in a dramatic draw at Old Trafford. The Indian team, facing a daunting 311-run deficit on the final day, managed to bat through the entire day to save the match, with key performances from the top and middle order. […]

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Rishabh Pant Ruled Out of Final Test; Jagadeesan Named Replacement

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test match against England at The Oval, beginning July 31, due to a fractured right foot. The injury occurred during the fourth Test at Manchester when Pant attempted a reverse sweep and had to retire hurt. Although he returned the next day […]

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Gill and Rahul Salvage India with Record 174 Stand

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul produced a remarkable unbeaten 174-run partnership on Day 4 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, rescuing India from a disastrous start in their second innings. After losing both openers without scoring, India were reeling at 0 for 2 before Gill and Rahul steadied the ship. Their stand […]

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Rishabh Pant Earns Praises from Sachin Tendulkar After Scoring Gritty Fifty Despite Injury

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant delivered a courageous performance in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford by scoring a vital half-century while nursing a fractured toe. Battling Pain, Back at the Crease Pant was forced to retire hurt on Day 1 after being struck on the right foot while attempting a reverse sweep. Scans […]

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England Recall Dawson as Bashir Ruled Out of 4th Test

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

England have brought back 35-year-old all-rounder Liam Dawson into their Test squad ahead of the fourth match against India at Old Trafford, starting July 23. The decision comes after young spinner Shoaib Bashir was ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a fractured finger. Bashir Suffers Injury at Lord’s Bashir sustained the […]

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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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Washington Sundar Confident of India’s Win at Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

India all-rounder Washington Sundar expressed strong confidence ahead of day five at Lord’s, believing India’s chase of 193 will be successful thanks to the depth in their batting lineup. After a career‑best spell of 4 for 22 on day four to bowl England out for 192, Sundar said that having “solid batters in the dressing […]

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Rahul Becomes Second Indian with Two Tons at Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

In a historic moment at Lord’s, India’s opener KL Rahul has become only the second Indian batsman, after Dilip Vengsarkar, to score multiple Test centuries at the prestigious venue. He achieved this milestone during the third Test against England on Day 3. Rahul’s Classy Century Anchors Innings Rahul built on his overnight score to reach […]