News for 'Royal Challengers'

'Dhoni coming at No 9 didn't make sense at all'

'Dhoni coming at No 9 didn't make sense at all'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

CSK's surprising decision to send Mahendra Singh Dhoni to bat at No 9 during their run chase against RCB has drawn sharp criticism from former cricketers and fans.

I'm bowling the best I have in my career: Hazlewood

I'm bowling the best I have in my career: Hazlewood

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

A calf injury forced Josh Hazlewood to miss being part of Australia's World Test Championship win two years ago and the fast bowler is keen to avoid a second such heartbreak.

Chhattisgarh man gets surprise calls from Kohli, ABD

Chhattisgarh man gets surprise calls from Kohli, ABD

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The tryst with instant fame began on June 28 when Manish, son of farmer Gajendra Bisi, purchased a new Jio SIM from a mobile shop in Deobhog, around 8 kilometres from his village.

The secret behind Abhishek Sharma's IPL explosion

The secret behind Abhishek Sharma's IPL explosion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Abhishek Sharma opened up about a small but meaningful habit-pulling out a chit from his pocket after scoring a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

'Time to say goodbye to playing': Veda calls it quits

'Time to say goodbye to playing': Veda calls it quits

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India batter Veda Krishnamurthy announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday.

Time For MI To Drop Rohit?

Time For MI To Drop Rohit?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma has managed just 38 runs in four matches at an average of 9.50 in IPL 2025.

Buttler, Coetzee set to join GT; Russell, Narine to link with KKR in Bengaluru

Buttler, Coetzee set to join GT; Russell, Narine to link with KKR in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 May 2025

GT's other overseas players, including Rashid Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Kagiso Rabada and Karim Janat, stayed with the rest of the squad in India.

'Player of Match' Patidar credits bowlers after RCB break Wankhede jinx

'Player of Match' Patidar credits bowlers after RCB break Wankhede jinx

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar hailed his bowlers for showing courage during a tough target defence against Mumbai Indians, saying his 'Player of the Match' award actually goes to them for being able to control a batting unit on such batter-friendly conditions at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

RCB's home woes: Can they finally win in Bengaluru?

RCB's home woes: Can they finally win in Bengaluru?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to turn their fortunes around at home when they face a struggling Rajasthan Royals on Thursday in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Delhi Capitals are still in the race for the play-off along with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.

IPL to resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash

IPL to resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume on May 17 with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru, the BCCI announced on Monday.

A Sea of White for King Kohli

A Sea of White for King Kohli

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Kohli, who announced his red-ball retirement via Instagram earlier this month without a farewell match, received an ovation of a different kind.

Blow for Gujarat Titans! Rabada returns home from IPL

Blow for Gujarat Titans! Rabada returns home from IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada has returned to South Africa from IPL 2025 due to 'personal reasons'.

RCB meet LSG, have last opportunity for Top-2 finish

RCB meet LSG, have last opportunity for Top-2 finish

Rediff.com26 May 2025

RCB were in red-hot form before the league's 10-day pause due to the India-Pakistan military conflict, winning four matches on the trot. But the break appears to have disrupted their momentum.

IPL Eliminator: Struggling Royals face tough task vs resurgent RCB

IPL Eliminator: Struggling Royals face tough task vs resurgent RCB

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals will face a stern test of character as they look to arrest a shocking slide in a do-or-die IPL Eliminator against an in-form RCB.

Jadeja's Message to CSK Fans Goes Viral

Jadeja's Message to CSK Fans Goes Viral

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Jadeja took to social media, sharing a picture of himself with MS Dhoni, with a caption, 'Things will change.'

5 Stars Ignored For Asia Cup

5 Stars Ignored For Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Despite outstanding performances in the IPL and on the international stage, several big names failed to make the cut.

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Josh Hazlewood is likely to rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL playoffs, having recovered from a shoulder niggle.

BJP takes 'selfie' jibe at K'taka govt over B'luru stampede

BJP takes 'selfie' jibe at K'taka govt over B'luru stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

As many as 11 people died and 33 injured following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru, where a large number of people had thronged to participate in the RCB team's IPL victory celebrations on Wednesday.

Captain Shreyas Iyer hails Punjab Kings' winning mindset

Captain Shreyas Iyer hails Punjab Kings' winning mindset

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Captain Shreyas Iyer is pleased that Punjab Kings displayed the right mindset after being put under the pump by aggressive Rajasthan Royals top-order batters.

This was a 'deadly' welcome for IPL champions: Kirmani

This was a 'deadly' welcome for IPL champions: Kirmani

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

'I suppose if RCB waited for 17 (18) years to become champions and organisers, whosoever it may be, could have waited for a while for things to settle down and then organise a show to felicitate these great heroes of RCB.'

'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'

'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Leading the celebrations was cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who praised RCB's long-awaited victory with a touch of poetic symmetry.

Another Day, Another Record for King Kohli!

Another Day, Another Record for King Kohli!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Batting maestro Virat Kohli's long wait for an IPL title ended on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

PIX: King Kohli Lords It Over The Knights At Eden

PIX: King Kohli Lords It Over The Knights At Eden

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Kohli's 55th IPL half-century laid the platform before skipper Rajat Patidar hit a quickfire 34 off 16 balls to help RCB kickoff their campaign on a positive note.

Why Punjab fans love to call Shreyas 'Sarpanch Sahab'

Why Punjab fans love to call Shreyas 'Sarpanch Sahab'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer opened up on his 'Sarpanch Sahab' nickname, which he received since joining the franchise.

Rahane on RCB's breakthrough that halted KKR's charge

Rahane on RCB's breakthrough that halted KKR's charge

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane shed light on one moment in the first innings that completely changed the "momentum" against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of Indian Premier League 2025.

Kohli's Special Gift For KP's Son

Kohli's Special Gift For KP's Son

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli presented Kevin Pietersen's son Dylan with an autographed India blue jersey.

RCB Birthday Bash Turns Into Smash Fest

RCB Birthday Bash Turns Into Smash Fest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The celebration offered the squad chance to unwind and laugh together ahead of the big IPL 2025 final on June 3.

Patidar Smashes His Way Into IPL History

Patidar Smashes His Way Into IPL History

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Patidar crossed the landmark in just 30 innings, sitting just behind Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan, who achieved the feat in 25.

'Yeh Mera Ground Hai'!

'Yeh Mera Ground Hai'!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The reaction probably stemmed out of RCB not signing him at the mega auction despite the batter showing interest in rejoining the franchise.

RCB looking to return to winning ways against Gujarat Giants

RCB looking to return to winning ways against Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Smarting from their dramatic Super Over loss in the Women's Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to get back on track when they take on bottom-placed Gujarat Giants in Bengaluru on Thursday.

'We didn't get this kind of wicket in Hyderabad'

'We didn't get this kind of wicket in Hyderabad'

Rediff.com24 May 2025

On the back of Ishan Kishan's scintillating 48-ball 94, SRH put on a massive 231 for 6 in their 20 overs against Royals Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow on Thursday.

RCB skipper Patidar recovers from finger injury, hits nets

RCB skipper Patidar recovers from finger injury, hits nets

Rediff.com16 May 2025

RCB batter Devdutt Padikkal's absence at No. 3 will also be partially filled by Patidar's availability. Padikkal has been sidelined for the remainder of the IPL due to a hamstring injury, and Mayank Agarwal, who is primarily an opener, has been brought in by the franchise to take his place.

Varun Chakaravarthy fined for code of conduct breach

Varun Chakaravarthy fined for code of conduct breach

Rediff.com8 May 2025

KKR spinner Chakravarthy, who bagged two wickets, gestured to CSK's Dewald Brewis to leave the field after dismissing him for 52 in the IPL match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

IPL 2025 PIX: Kohli's intense prep

IPL 2025 PIX: Kohli's intense prep

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli has ignited his preparations for IPL 2025, unleashing a torrent of powerful strokes in intense net sessions at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday.

Virat Kohli shuns spotlight; targets IPL glory with RCB

Virat Kohli shuns spotlight; targets IPL glory with RCB

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Retirement from Test cricket has not taken the competitive edge out of Virat Kohli and the star batter is ambitiously focusing on what he can achieve with RCB in IPL 2025.

'Chahal is the best bowler in the IPL so far'

'Chahal is the best bowler in the IPL so far'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer called Yuzvendra Chahal "one of the best bowlers" in the Indian Premier League and revealed that he told the seasoned leg-spinner to always look for wickets instead of worrying over leaking runs during a "personal chat".

Shreyas Iyer blames pitch, calls out middle-order flops

Shreyas Iyer blames pitch, calls out middle-order flops

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer said the team was getting good starts but was failing to convert them into big scores. He added that the slow home wicket too did not help the team's cause.

Bengaluru stampede: HC poses 9 questions to state govt

Bengaluru stampede: HC poses 9 questions to state govt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Who authorised the Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory celebration event? When and how the decision was made? Whether the organisers had obtained the necessary permissions? were among the questions for which the Karnataka government will have to file its replies to the high court by June 10, in connection with the June 4 stampede that killed 11 people.

Will IPL 2025 Opener Be Abandoned?

Will IPL 2025 Opener Be Abandoned?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

For March 22, an Orange Alert has been issued while a Yellow Alert has been issued for Sunday.