Bangalore, March 31 RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya believes that the clear environment within the team has enabled them to establish a more relaxed and confident rhythm after their championship win last season."I feel that this year there is a much calmer atmosphere. Last year it was a new...
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Bangalore, March 31 The atmosphere in the Royal Challengers Bangalore camp is much more relaxed than last year, and players have a much better understanding of their roles this season, says Krunal Pandya.RCB won the Indian Premier League trophy for the first time in 18 years in 2025, and...
New Delhi, March 30 Harpreet Brar, a left-arm spinner, feels disappointed about not being selected for the India A team, despite his consistent performance in the high-pressure IPL over the past five years.The 30-year-old has been a valuable player for Punjab Kings since joining them in 2019...
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Bengaluru, March 29 – Head coach Daniel Vettori motivated the players after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) six-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, calling the performance "rusty but far...
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Bengaluru, March 29. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have expressed their gratitude to the authorities and the state government after the smooth conduct of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener, played against Sunrisers Hyderabad at their home ground, M...
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New Delhi, March 29 Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has praised Virat Kohli's evolution as a batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pointing out that his enhanced ability to hit sixes over the last two seasons of the competition has been a standout factor.At the M Chinnaswamy...
Bengaluru, March 29 All praise for Virat Kohli, former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says the Indian stalwart continues to "walk the talk" with his unmatched energy and intensity despite having retired from Test and T20I formats.Returning to T20 cricket for the first time since last year's...
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New Delhi, March 29 – Batting alongside Virat Kohli in a run chase is less about pressure and more about clarity, a sentiment Devdutt Padikkal summed up after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s commanding win to open their IPL 2026 campaign.For Padikkal, Kohli’s presence at the other end influences...
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Bengaluru, March 29 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain praised former captain Virat Kohli after his unbeaten 69-run innings helped the team register a dominant 6-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) played at the M...
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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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Bengaluru, March 29. Former Indian off-spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has reserved special praise for the energy Virat Kohli brought to his batting, saying he "finds him quite bizarre at this age" after the 37-year-old enthralled the home crowd with an unbeaten 69 balls in Royal Challengers...
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In Bengaluru, on March 29, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori acknowledged his team's shortcomings in bowling after a significant 6-wicket defeat against the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at...
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Bengaluru, March 29 The iconic Virat Kohli believes taking breaks from the game at regular intervals has helped him stay mentally fresh and avoid burnout, as he started the 2026 season by scoring his 28th IPL half-century.Kohli's 69 off 38 balls, with five sixes and as many fours, powered...
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Bengaluru, March 29 Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar said that the team has put aside the euphoria of winning the IPL last season, and the team's focus is now simply on "achieving all the necessary goals" to win another trophy this year.RCB had a resounding start to IPL 2026...
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New Delhi, March 29 – As the countdown to the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League came to an end with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed his excitement for what promises to be another thrilling season of...
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Bengaluru, March 29 Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori described his team's bowling performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as "poor," conceding that they gave Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli far too many scoring opportunities in the IPL opener here.After scoring 201 for 9...
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...
Bangalore, March 29 – Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Rajat Patidar praised the team’s collective effort in their opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, stating that everyone’s contribution was a positive sign for the rest of the season.At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB chased down...
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Bengaluru, March 28 – Veteran batter Virat Kohli said his recent ODI form played a crucial role in helping him maintain rhythm and momentum as he returned to T20 cricket with an unbeaten 69 and starred in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s emphatic six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL...
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