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Could this surprise choice lead RCB in IPL 2025?

Could this surprise choice lead RCB in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Rajat Patidar's name is doing rounds within RCB circles as their prospective captain for IPL 2025.

IPL PHOTOS: Agony for Royal Challengers, ecstasy for Sunrisers

IPL PHOTOS: Agony for Royal Challengers, ecstasy for Sunrisers

Rediff.com30 May 2016

It was a tale of contrasting emotions as curtains came down on the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.

WPL auction: Simran Shaikh costliest player; Sneh Rana unsold

WPL auction: Simran Shaikh costliest player; Sneh Rana unsold

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

All-rounder Dottin, who is currently in India with the West Indies team for the white-ball series, was the costliest among overseas players and was bought by the Giants for the second time in the auction.

IPL 2025: Samson leads RR's core group retention

IPL 2025: Samson leads RR's core group retention

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The Rajasthan Royals have retained their core group of players, including captain Sanju Samson, as they look to build on their recent success.

IPL: Super Kings, Royal Challengers look to consolidate advantage

IPL: Super Kings, Royal Challengers look to consolidate advantage

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Chennai Super Kings would seek to get back to winning ways and consolidate their position at the top while Royal Challengers Bangalore would hope to build on the momentum when they lock horns in an Indian Premier League match on Monday.

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Akash Deep reveals how Virat Kohli offered him one of his bats -- a bat that scripted a rare happy memory during India's otherwise devastating tour of Australia.

Livingstone excited to join RCB's power-packed lineup

Livingstone excited to join RCB's power-packed lineup

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Livingstone, who made his IPL debut in 2019 with Rajasthan Royals, spent the last three seasons with Punjab Kings where the middle-order batter scored 827 runs in the world's richest Twenty20 league.

Jasjeet wins Royal Challenge golf

Jasjeet wins Royal Challenge golf

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

His brother Simarjeet Singh finished second.

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani on Monday expressed his delight after succeeding in his plans to pair the peerless Jasprit Bumrah with New Zealand pace great Trent Boult for the 2025 IPL.

De Villiers guides Royal Challengers home

De Villiers guides Royal Challengers home

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

AB de Villiers smashed a blistering unbeaten half century as Royal Challengers Banglaore thumped debutantes Kochi Tuskers Kerala by six wickets in their Indian Premier League in Kochi on Saturday.

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj's hot temper has become a topic of discussion but Australian quick Josh Hazlewood says the Indian pacer is a 'good character' who fires up the crowd.

LSG coach Langer looking to buy old bunch at auction

LSG coach Langer looking to buy old bunch at auction

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

LSG released KL Rahul before the team submitted its list of retained players by the October 31 deadline.

Rahul To Return To RCB?

Rahul To Return To RCB?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'We are wishing you come back to RCB. I'm a die-hard RCB fan and you playing past in the RCB... definitely the rumours I've heard. I won't say anything but I'm just wishing and praying that you come into RCB,' to which Rahul replied 'Let's hope.'

RCB should focus on strengthening bowling department: De Villiers

RCB should focus on strengthening bowling department: De Villiers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

'I think we are going to see him at Punjab Kings'

Royal Challengers Bangalore acquire Bisla in IPL trading window

Royal Challengers Bangalore acquire Bisla in IPL trading window

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Royal Challengers Bangalore have acquired Manvinder Bisla from Kolkata Knight Riders in the first Indian Premier League 2015 trading window, which was opened on October 6. Four players have been traded so far in the current window, which is open till December 12.

Royal Challengers Bangalore thump Rajasthan Royals

Royal Challengers Bangalore thump Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.

Vettori to lead Royal Challengers in IPL 2011

Vettori to lead Royal Challengers in IPL 2011

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori will lead Royal Challengers Bangalore in the fourth season of IPL 4. An elated Royal Challengers chairman Dr Vijay Mallya said, "Vettori is a highly experienced and respected leader and we hope to ride to the pinnacle of success this IPL under his leadership."

Pooran grateful to LSG for keeping the faith

Pooran grateful to LSG for keeping the faith

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Besides thanking the LSG fans for their support, he admitted that he also tries to help the team by imparting his knowledge of the sport as and when required.

Champions League T20: Royal Challengers

Champions League T20: Royal Challengers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Veteran Anil Kumble showed the fire in him was still burning as he rallied Royal Challengers from a disastrous start to a runners-up finish in the second season of the IPL. The ace leg spinner was instrumental in the team's revival while veterans Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis also made notable contributions as it finished behind Deccan Chargers.

IPL 2014 squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2014 squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Check out the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for IPL 2014.

Hyderabad overcome Royal Challenge for title

Hyderabad overcome Royal Challenge for title

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Deccan Chargers Hyderabad staged a remarkable fightback to upstage Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in a nail-biting final and win the second edition of the Indian Premier League at Johannesburg on Sunday. Chasing a modest 144 to win, Bangalore could muster only 139 for nine in their quota of overs.

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34.

IPL PHOTOS: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings

IPL PHOTOS: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in Bangalore on Saturday.

'Age is just a number': de Villiers backs Faf du Plessis

'Age is just a number': de Villiers backs Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers said that he expects Virat Kohli to back Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to stay with the franchise for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025.

Green Recaps Dharamsala Drama

Green Recaps Dharamsala Drama

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Another classic, vintage Virat innings and Rajat got his fourth 50. The game had everything... Another good day for RCB.'

It's make or break for Royal Challengers

It's make or break for Royal Challengers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

With the first of six successive games, away from their comfort zone, conceded to Mumbai Indians, the results of the next five will be crucial in determining how comfortably the team from Bangalore is placed when it welcomes Punjab at the Chinnaswamy on May 14, says Bikash Mohapatra.

IPL PHOTOS: AB de Villiers takes Royal Challengers Bangalore into final

IPL PHOTOS: AB de Villiers takes Royal Challengers Bangalore into final

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Gujarat Lions by four wickets to enter the final of the Indian Premier League.

Unexpected Buys At The IPL Auction

Unexpected Buys At The IPL Auction

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Players who were bought at unexpected price tags...

IPL Auction: Uncapped Players Steal Show

IPL Auction: Uncapped Players Steal Show

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah once again showcased the immense potential of uncapped talent.

IPL PHOTOS: Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers

IPL PHOTOS: Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Images from the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur.

When Dhoni Lost His Cool...

When Dhoni Lost His Cool...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

'I was standing inside the dressing room, and he was coming inside, where there was a small water bottle. MS just kicked it out of the park. I was like, 'S**t, oh my god!'

Sunrisers beat Royal Challengers in Super Over

Sunrisers beat Royal Challengers in Super Over

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a nail-biting win over Royal Challengers Bangalore via the Super Over in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Hyderabad.

Abhishek breaks Kohli's long-standing IPL record

Abhishek breaks Kohli's long-standing IPL record

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma made history on Sunday

When Kohli Blocked Glenn Maxwell....

When Kohli Blocked Glenn Maxwell....

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Maxwell upset Kohli with a gesture in a Test match...

Red and Yellow for Royal Challengers

Red and Yellow for Royal Challengers

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Dr Vijay Mallya's Bangalore Indian Premier League team "Royal Challengers" will be attired in a attractive mix of red and yellow for the Twenty20 tournament which begins next month.

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kumble said it was surprising to see Vijaykumar not being retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and backed the Karnataka bowler to do well.

Royal Challengers looking to arrest losing run

Royal Challengers looking to arrest losing run

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The middle-order's tendency to collapse and the lack of fifth bowler are the two areas of concerns for Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of their Indian Premier League match against Pune Warriors in Bangalore on Tuesday.

Take A Shot At Our IPL Quiz!

Take A Shot At Our IPL Quiz!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Calling all cricket lovers to take a crack at our latest IPL quiz.

'Facing Bumrah Made Me 200% Nervous'

'Facing Bumrah Made Me 200% Nervous'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'Even though Sanjay sir had prepared me, seeing Bumrah come in still gave me a bit of a jolt.'

Images: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Daredevils

Images: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Jacques Kallis hit an unbeaten half-century to guide the Royal Challengers Bangalore to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Delhi Daredevils and keep their hopes of making it to the semi-finals in the Indian Premier League alive, in Johannesburg on Tuesday.