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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...

Bengaluru, March 27 The Impact Sub rule may have divided the opinions of players and pundits, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower termed it a "good innovation" as it offers tactical flexibility to teams in the IPL.Leading voices such as India's Test and ODI captain Shubman...

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...

New Delhi, March 27 After falling short in the 2025 IPL final, Shashank Singh is confident that Punjab Kings will go all the way and lift the coveted trophy on May 31 at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru this season.Punjab Kings had scripted a remarkable run to reach the final after a...

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...

New Delhi, March 27 – The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on March 28, with the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), facing off against the 2016 champions, Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.The tournament will run...

New Delhi, March 27 Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has selected his strongest playing XI for the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), ahead of their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which is scheduled to be played...

The 2026 IPL, starting this Saturday, promises intriguing moments over the next two months.The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who host Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in the tournament opener, would have liked to enter the league's 19th edition with greater...

New Delhi, March 26 The second phase of the 2026 IPL will begin on April 13 and conclude on May 24, the BCCI announced on Thursday while releasing the full schedule of the league phase.The first phase runs from March 28 to April 12, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and...

New Delhi, March 26 – Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Thushara is likely to be unable to participate in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) refused to grant him a No Objection Certificate (NOC), following the implementation of a strict new fitness policy, a news...

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...

New Delhi, March 25 – Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Navdeep Saini as a replacement player for the injured Harshit Rana for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), while Gujarat Titans have replaced Prithviraj Yarra with Kulwant Khejroliya.Rana had previously been...

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...

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...

Bengaluru, March 25 Before Mangesh Yadav ever pitched a ball in professional cricket, his father, Ramavadh Yadav, worked tirelessly, contemplating how to secure funds for his son’s dream. He invested all his resources in a boy who initially played cricket in a modest courtyard with his mother...

Hyderabad, March 25 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) stand-in captain Ishan Kishan has spoken about his leadership approach ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to commence on March 28.SRH will start their IPL campaign against defending champions Royal...

New Delhi, March 25 – Aryaman Vikram Birla will become the new chairman of Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group and Times Internet Limited acquired the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League champions for ₹16,660 crore.Bolt...

Mumbai, March 24 – A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group and Times Internet Limited has acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women's Premier League, for INR 16,660 crore, the franchise owners informed regulatory bodies on...

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...

Bengaluru, March 24 A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) emerged as the lead bidder to acquire the IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, for a staggering USD 1.78 billion (approximately Rs 16,706 crore) on Tuesday.Other parties involved in the consortium are – Blackstone, an...