The IPL: India’s Most Perfect Metaphor for Unity in Diversity

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

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There is no better symbol of India than the Indian Premier League. A tournament built around states, languages, and cities somehow manages to rise above all of them. It brings together people from every corner of the country and even outside it, and yet, nobody bothers asking, “Where are

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Sanju Samson Rejoins Rajasthan Royals After Finger Surgery

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2025

Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson has returned to the team ahead of IPL 2025 after successfully recovering from finger surgery. The wicketkeeper-batsman had been undergoing rehabilitation following an injury to his right index finger, which he sustained earlier this year. Injury and Recovery Process Samson suffered a fractured index finger during the fifth T20I

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Axar Patel Named Delhi Capitals Captain for IPL 2025

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

Delhi Capitals have announced all-rounder Axar Patel as their new captain for the IPL 2025 season. The decision follows the departure of former skipper Rishabh Pant, who was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a record INR 27 crore during the mega auction. Axar Patel’s Leadership Role Axar Patel has been a key player for […]

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Rishabh Pant Reflects on Past IPL Team Choices

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2025

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has sparked conversations in the cricketing world with his recent revelation about a tense moment in his IPL career. Pant disclosed his reluctance to join a specific franchise during his early years in the league, creating waves among cricket fans and analysts ahead of IPL 2025. A Surprising Admission Speaking candidly, […]

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KL Rahul Eyes T20I Comeback Through Strong IPL 2025 Performance

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Indian cricketer KL Rahul has set his sights on a T20I comeback, planning to leverage the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as a platform to regain his place in India’s T20 squad. Rahul, who last played a T20I match for India on November 10, 2022, against England in Adelaide, was recently released by the […]

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KKR Eyes New Venue Amid Eden Gardens Renovation for IPL 2025

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might be forced to shift their home games to a new venue for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to a major renovation planned at their traditional ground, Eden Gardens. The historic stadium in Kolkata, known for its electrifying atmosphere and immense fan following, will undergo extensive refurbishment, […]

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IPL 2025: Franchises Seek Clarity from BCCI Over Player Retention Rules

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Mumbai, India: As preparations for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season begin, the ten participating franchises have requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to clarify the player retention policies. This comes amid uncertainty regarding retention rules and associated player fees for the upcoming three-year cycle. With the deadline for submitting