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

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2025

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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

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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 […]