Suryakumar Faces ICC Hearing Over Pahalgam Remark

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

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India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav appeared before an ICC match referee hearing over remarks he made after India’s Asia Cup match with Pakistan. The Pakistan Cricket Board had filed a formal complaint about comments he made regarding the Pahalgam terror attack. What He Said In the post-match

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ICC Acts Over PCB Filming Andy Pycroft Video

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reprimanded the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating tournament rules during Asia Cup 2025. One major allegation is that PCB recorded a meeting in the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) with match referee Andy Pycroft—a restricted zone where recordings and cameras are not allowed. Match Delay and Protest […]

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Qatar Pursues International Criminal Court Action After Israeli Strike

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Qatar’s chief negotiator, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, met with International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane in The Hague. The meeting comes as Qatar weighs legal action against Israel following a recent strike on its territory. Reason for Legal Action The strike, which targeted residences of Hamas political leaders based in Qatar, has been described by Doha as […]

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Pycroft Says Pakistan Players “Disrepute”- Handshake Row Escalates

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Match referee Andy Pycroft claimed that some Pakistan players have “brought disrepute” to cricket. He referenced past incidents involving players like Umar Gul and current ones — naming Faheem and Abrar — in a social media post that circulated widely. Context: Handshake Controversy The issue arose after India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the […]

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ICC Rejects PCB’s Demand to Remove Referee Pycroft

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

After India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup match, a dispute arose over the traditional handshake protocol. Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha said match referee Andy Pycroft instructed him not to shake hands with India’s skipper Suryakumar Yadav at the toss. PCB took issue with this, calling it a breach of sportsmanship […]

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PCB Seeks Referee Pycroft’s Removal After Handshake Row

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has demanded the removal of Andy Pycroft, the match referee for the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup game, following the controversy over Indian players not shaking hands with Pakistani players before and after the match. Protest Over Toss Instructions According to the PCB, Pycroft instructed the captains not to shake hands […]

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Shubman Gill Becomes First Male to Win ICC Player of the Month Four Times

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2025, marking a historic fourth win of this monthly award—the most by any male cricketer. Stellar Performance in England Series Gill earned this accolade following a commanding display in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series against England. In July, he […]

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PCB Seeks Explanation from ICC Over Omission of Pakistan’s Name in Broadcast Logo

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking clarification regarding the absence of Pakistan’s name in the Champions Trophy 2025 branding during the live broadcast of the India vs. Bangladesh match held in Dubai on February 20, 2025. Throughout the match, the broadcast displayed the event title as

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No Indian Match Officials for 2025 Champions Trophy

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2025

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is set to proceed without any Indian match officials. Prominent figures such as match referee Javagal Srinath and elite panel umpire Nitin Menon have mutually agreed with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to refrain from officiating in the tournament’s Pakistan leg. Absence of Indian Officials Javagal Srinath, a former Indian […]

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ICC Addresses BCCI’s Stance on Champions Trophy Kits

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has addressed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s decision to reject the use of Pakistan-manufactured kits for Team India in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This issue has sparked discussions within the cricketing community, highlighting the complexities surrounding cross-border relations and sporting events.