On March 24, Bengaluru, a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) acquired 100% equity stake in the IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, from its current owner, United Spirits Limited, for a staggering $1.78 billion (approximately ₹16,706 crore).Other parties involved in the...
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New Delhi, March 24 United Spirits Ltd (USL) announced on Tuesday the sale of the IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), in a ₹16,660 crore all-cash deal to a consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone.In a regulatory filing, USL said...
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New Delhi, March 24 United Spirits Ltd (USL) announced on Tuesday the sale of its IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), in a Rs 16,660 crore all-cash deal to a consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone.In a regulatory filing...
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Kolkata, March 24 – Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time champions, appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for IPL 2026, underlining the franchise's long-term leadership plans.Rinku will assist captain Ajinkya Rahane, who has been retained as captain despite KKR's...
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Kolkata, March 24 Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for IPL 2026 on Tuesday, highlighting the franchise's long-term leadership plans.Rinku will assist captain Ajinkya Rahane, who has been retained as captain despite KKR's...
Kolkata, March 24: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.Rinku Singh has been a key performer for KKR with his explosive batting and sharp fielding. The 28-year-old brings...
London, March 24 – England’s men’s cricket director, Rob Key, has responded to recent criticism from all-rounder Liam Livingstone, saying the player remains firmly in contention for national selection despite a disagreement over communication and the team environment.Livingstone, who has been...
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London, March 24 Ben Duckett has decided to withdraw from his 2026 IPL stint with Delhi Capitals, and the England opener now faces a two-year ban from the league and auction under the amended rules.Duckett was roped in by the Capitals for ₹2 crore in last year's auction, but he now wants to...
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In New Delhi, on March 24, Arun, who previously shaped India's fast bowling unit during his stints as the team's bowling coach, has now taken on a new challenge as the bowling coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This comes as Arun prepares for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), which begins...
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Bengaluru, March 24 – The KMF announced on Tuesday that its brand, Nandini, has partnered with RCB for the 2026 edition of the IPL T-20 cricket, which is scheduled to begin on March 28.The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is the state's leading dairy cooperative brand and the second-largest...
Chennai, March 24 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson as a replacement for Nathan Ellis, who has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to a hamstring injury.Earlier, Johnson had signed for the Quetta Gladiators for the 2026...
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New Delhi, March 24 Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have named Saurabh Dubey and David Payne as replacements for the injured Akash Deep and Jack Edwards, respectively, ahead of the IPL, which begins on March 28.Indian pacer Akash Deep has been ruled out of the tournament due to a...
Bengaluru, March 24 – Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemath Kumar Singh said on Tuesday that elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming cricket matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, scheduled to begin on March 28, with another match on April 5.Addressing...
Mumbai, March 24 The IPL captains' meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be held here on Wednesday, ahead of the 19th edition of the tournament. The meeting will discuss issues such as the impact substitute rule and the code of conduct.The captains' meeting with...
New Delhi, March 24 – In a significant development for the Indian Premier League (IPL), a US-based consortium led by tech entrepreneur Kal Somani has reportedly agreed to acquire a 100% stake in Rajasthan Royals for a record $1.63 billion (₹ 13,500 crore).This deal represents the largest...
New Delhi, March 24 – The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Ahead of the tournament, many players are...
New Delhi, March 24 – The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be played under stricter operational rules, as the governing body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has introduced new regulations to improve team conduct and logistics during the tournament.According to a...
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New Delhi, March 24 – As the countdown to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 begins, Lucknow Super Giants are relying on a refreshed squad, revamped support staff, and a more stable leadership group to turn things around. Head coach Justin Langer expressed optimism about the team's...
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Ahmedabad, March 24: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill emphasized clarity and composure in leadership as the team prepares for IPL 2026, building on a strong and consistent foundation established over the past seasons.Speaking at the Gujarat Titans Shubharambh 2026 event in Ahmedabad, Gill...
Bengaluru, March 24. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) director of cricket, Mo Bobat, has stated that Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will join the squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) only after Cricket Australia is satisfied with his recovery.Bobat also...