Despite a crowded middle-order, RCB captain Rajat Patidar has the skill find a place in the Indian T20 squad, feels former India women's captain Anjum Chopra.
Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
'That is why 9000 IPL runs is only a stopover for Virat Kohli, not a destination,' says Irfan Pathan.
A giant artwork of Virat Kohli was unveiled by fans in Lucknow ahead of the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his immense popularity.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Mumbai Indians in a thrilling low-scoring match, thanks to a crucial six by Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the final over, eliminating Mumbai from playoff contention.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to build on those gains when they take on a star-studded UP Warriorz in the WPL in Navi Mumbai on Monday.
Ellyse Perry played a crucial role in RCB's maiden WPL title triumph last year, scoring 347 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 125.72, while picking up seven wickets at an economy rate of 6.81.
Ravichandran Ashwin backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a return to India's T20I side after the RCB pacer's match-winning spell and late heroics against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.
Nat Sciver-Brunt's first-ever ton of WPL history powers MI's 15-run victory against RCB
Cheteshwar Pujara has reflected on his special connection with England after being awarded an honorary life membership of the MCC, calling it a "home away from home" due to his long experience playing county cricket and memorable moments at Lord's.
Liam Livingstone struggled in IPL 2024 -- managing just 112 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 133.33, with a lone half-century apart from taking only two wickets.
Virat Kohli becomes the first batter to reach 9,000 runs in IPL history during RCB's match against Delhi Capitals. Kohli's contribution helped RCB secure a dominant win, chasing down the target in just 6.3 overs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori said the team will continue to monitor its under-tested middle-order ahead of the IPL playoffs even as he credited the side's explosive top-order and disciplined bowling attack for their impressive campaign this season.
Virat Kohli recently spoke about his retirement from Test cricket and his new shoe launch.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 62.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said an early dropped catch of Virat Kohli proved decisive as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League 2026 match in Bengaluru on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Kohli's match-winning effort earned praise from former IPL star Dwayne Bravo. In a video shared by RCB on Instagram, Bravo, who is currently serving as a mentor for KKR, hugged Kohli after the match and told him, "Play as long as possible, the sport needs you."
GT's approach was not to dominate but control without making noise. When things did not go RR's way, they played safe but GT played smart.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill expressed his disappointment after his side lost the IPL 2026 final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, highlighting the team's resilience and the lessons learned from the defeat.
Ishan Kishan credits his maturity and shot selection for his success in the Indian Premier League, after scoring his sixth half-century. He also praised the team's support staff and captain Pat Cummins for their roles in the team's performance.
Having retained the majority of their squad, MI will be the team to beat given their formidable batting, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals will be out to spoil their party.
Virat Kohli celebrated his first run against KKR passionately after scoring consecutive ducks in his previous two matches and slammed a magnificent hundred to steer RCB home.
Prince Yadav returned outstanding figures of 3/33 as RCB fell nine runs short of the target in the rain-curtailed match.
Rasikh Dar's four-wicket haul and Josh Hazlewood's return have bolstered Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling, powering them to the top of the IPL standings.
In conditions where big scores have become the norm, the RCB pace duo reduced Delhi to 8 for six in just four overs, effectively ending the contest within the Powerplay.
IMAGES from the WPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz on Monday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.
Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the IPL 2026 MVPI table, highlighting a worrying trend where batters overwhelmingly dominate the top positions and only one bowler features in the top 20. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 54.
RCB appoint Malolan Rangarajan as women's team head coach
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited the ashram of Sant Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan to seek blessings after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory.
Pacer Josh Hazlewood 'feels in good shape', adapts well to conditions in RCB win over LSG.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes the first Indian pacer to take 350 T20 wickets, achieving the milestone during RCB's IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans.
Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla believes Delhi Capitals may be panicking after their defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.
Rohit Sharma suffered a hamstring injury scare during Mumbai Indians' chase, receiving on-field treatment before returning to bat with a strapped thigh.
Virat Kohli shrugged off the pressure of two successive ducks with an unbeaten century, admitting he was nervous when he walked out to bat and deliberately kept things simple, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets to climb to the top of the IPL table.
Virat Kohli praises Bhuvneshwar Kumar's resurgence in IPL 2026, highlighting his 'uncomplicated consistency' and technical abilities. Kumar's impressive wicket haul and economy rate have been crucial for RCB's success.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, stated the team will conduct an honest review of their recent defeat against Delhi Capitals but aims to avoid over-analysing the result. He acknowledged the batting unit's struggles and the challenging pitch conditions.
Rumours of a feud between the Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal, are swirling after Krunal's ambiguous comments and on-field interactions during the IPL.
With just 10 days remaining in the Indian Premier League's league stage, a late surge from teams like Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders has intensified the competition, leaving eight teams vying for the coveted four playoff spots.
Senior India pacer Umesh Yadav analyses Jasprit Bumrah's inconsistent IPL performance, attributing it to trying too many things, while praising Bhuvneshwar Kumar's clear planning and execution.
