Bengaluru, April 3 Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma said that the team’s title win last season has only strengthened its desire to achieve lasting success within the franchise. Jitesh remains a key part of RCB. Not only has he impressed with his batting in the last...
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Bengaluru, April 2: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finishers Jitesh Sharma and Romario Shepherd discussed their on-field chemistry, highlighting how their contrasting styles make them a challenging pair for bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they prepare for...
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New Delhi, March 29 – Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has praised Virat Kohli's consistency and suggested that the 37-year-old return to red-ball cricket after his unbeaten 69-run innings helped the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), achieve a dominant 6-wicket victory...
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New Delhi, March 29 New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy made an immediate impact on his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but remained grounded about his place in the star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) setup, reiterating that his primary role is to support and step into Josh...
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Indian star Virat Kohli made his mark in the record books by becoming the first batsman in the history of the Indian Premier League to reach 4000 runs in chases. The right-handed batsman achieved this historic feat during the IPL 2026 opener between the defending champions, Royal Challengers...
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Bengaluru, March 29 – After leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Virat Kohli expressed his love for his wife, Anushka Sharma, with a flying kiss.Kohli turned...
Bengaluru, March 27 Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the Minister for Bengaluru Development, said on Friday that arrangements have been made to provide two Indian Premier League (IPL) tickets each to MLAs for the inaugural match at the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru...
In Bengaluru, on March 27, Virat Kohli's drive and hunger to achieve new heights as an athlete haven't been affected by the 18 IPL seasons, and he remains at the top of his game, according to Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower.Kohli was RCB's top run-scorer last year, scoring...
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Bengaluru, March 27 Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered another setback on the eve of the IPL opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with pacer Nuwan Thushara ruled out of the initial phase of the event starting here on Saturday.RCB has already lost Yash Dayal, and questions...
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New Delhi, March 27 The fact that renowned American companies are investing in legacy franchises like RCB and Rajasthan Royals validates how investors view the IPL as the "highest growth sports opportunity in the world," Times Internet Limited chairman Satyan Gajwani said on Friday.Recent...
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Bengaluru, March 26 – England's young batter, Jacob Bethell, has expressed admiration for the passionate fan base of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), revealing that he could hear chants for the team even during a tense moment in the 2026 T20 World Cup...
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New Delhi, March 26. Former owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Vijay Mallya, reacted to the franchise's record-breaking sale after a consortium, led by the Aditya Birla Group, completed the acquisition for ₹16,660 crore and said it is gratifying to see his ₹450 crore investment has...
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New Delhi, March 26 Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, the original owner of Royal Challengers Bangalore, took a dig at critics who called it a "vanity project" after the cricket franchise was sold for almost USD 2 billion (Rs 18,776 crore).Mallya, who had bought Royal Challengers Bangalore...
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Bengaluru, March 25 Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Wednesday that preparations have been made for the inaugural IPL match at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium on March 28, and instructions have been given to the police, authorities, and KSCA (which manages the venue) to ensure that there are...
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Bengaluru, March 25 – Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara unveiled a memorial outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday in memory of 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans who lost their lives in a stampede during the team’s IPL victory celebrations. He also paid floral...
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New Delhi, March 25 The sale of the cricket franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, by United Spirits Ltd (USL), is valued at nearly USD 2 billion (₹18,776 crore), considering it also includes a ₹540 crore payout for the Women's Premier League and a 5 per cent commission to the cricket body...
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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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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...
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New Delhi, March 24: The inaugural champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals (RR), have been sold to a consortium led by Kal Somani for USD 1.63 billion.Renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle shared a post on X, "Rajasthan Royals are sold for USD 1.63 billion. For comparison...
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Bengaluru, March 24 – The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have been dealt a setback ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as the franchise confirmed on Tuesday that fast bowler Yash Dayal will miss the entire tournament due to personal reasons.Dayal's absence...
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