Asif Ali Announces Retirement from International Cricket

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Cricket Sports

Pakistan’s middle-order batter Asif Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, calling it “the greatest honour” to represent his country. In a social media post, he thanked fans, teammates, coaches, and his family for their constant support through highs and lows of his

Cricket Sports

Mitchell Starc Retires from T20Is to Focus on Tests and ODI World Cup

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from international T20 cricket. He has not featured in a T20I since the 2024 World Cup and finishes with 79 wickets in 65 matches, making him Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format after Adam Zampa. His decision comes just months before the next T20 World Cup in […]

Cricket Sports

R. Ashwin Announces Retirement from IPL

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced on August 27, 2025, that he is retiring from the Indian Premier League after a 16-season career. His decision was shared on social media, marking the end of one of the longest-serving IPL journeys. Hails “New Beginning” in Franchise Cricket In his statement, Ashwin described the retirement as both closure […]

Defence National

Indian Air Force Retires MiG‑21 Jets in September

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to retire its remaining MiG‑21 fighter jets in September 2025, officially drawing the curtain on more than six decades of service. The farewell ceremony is scheduled for 19 September at the Chandigarh Air Force Station. It will be hosted by the No. 23 Panthers Squadron, the last active […]

National Politics

Bhagwat Backs Leaders’ Retirement at 75, Triggers Speculation

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at a book launch in Nagpur on July 9, reminded leaders that turning 75 can be a sign to step aside. Quoting RSS ideologue Moropant Pingle, he said: “When you turn 75, it means you should stop now and make way for others.” What About PM Modi? Bhagwat and Prime […]