​Rohit Sharma May Opt Out of England Test Series; Virat Kohli Expected to Retain Spot

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

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Indian cricket is witnessing a significant development as reports suggest that captain Rohit Sharma may opt out of the upcoming Test series against England later this year. This potential decision comes in the wake of his disappointing performance during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar

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Virat Kohli Surpasses Ricky Ponting in All-Time Run Scorer List

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2025

In a stellar display of batting prowess, Virat Kohli has surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the third-highest run scorer in international cricket. Kohli’s unbeaten 100 not only secured the win but also elevated him above Ponting in the all-time run-scorer list across formats. He now boasts 27,503 runs in 614 innings, averaging 52.38, with 82 […]

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Virat Kohli Set to Return for Second ODI Against England

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

India’s star batter, Virat Kohli, is fit and available for selection in the upcoming second One Day International (ODI) against England in Cuttack. Kohli had missed the series opener due to a right knee injury sustained during training prior to the first ODI in Kanpur. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak provided an update on Kohli’s status, […]

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BCCI Mandates Player Participation in Ranji Trophy; Rohit and Virat’s Absence Addressed

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a directive requiring all centrally contracted players to participate in domestic cricket, specifically the Ranji Trophy. Exemptions will only be granted upon submission of a physiotherapist’s report and approval from both head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. This decision

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Kohli vs. the Aussies: When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2024

Cricket, they say, is a gentleman’s game. But let’s be real: when India plays Australia, it’s less Downton Abbey and more WWE SmackDown. For years, the Australians have been the undisputed kings of sledging, intimidation, and, let’s not forget, playing the victim card when someone dared to clap back. Enter Virat Kohli, India’s sultan of […]

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Langer Urges Fans to Cherish Kohli in Potential Final Australia Tour

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2024

Former Australian opener Justin Langer has urged fans to appreciate Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli, labeling him a “superstar” ahead of what might be his final tour of Australia. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy set to begin on November 22 in Perth, Langer emphasized the enduring value of champions like Kohli, even as the Indian cricket […]

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could have benefitted from playing Duleep Trophy – Sanjay Manjrekar

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2024

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels India missed a trick by not allowing star duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in the Duleep Trophy. Neither Virat nor Rohit succeeded in registering a big score in the two innings during India’s comfortable 280-run win over Bangladesh last week, prompting suggestions that they shouldn’t have missed […]