As Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated their IPL 2026 title victory at the Narendra Modi stadium, a video of Australian all-rounder Tim David smoking a cigar on the field quickly grabbed attention on social media.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Tim David has been suspended for one match next season and fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breaching the IPL's Code of Conduct during the final against Gujarat Titans.
Tim David became the second-fastest batter to score 1,000 Indian Premier League runs, achieving the milestone in 560 balls.
RCB batter Tim David fined 25% of his match fee and given a demerit point for breaching IPL's Code of Conduct, while MI captain Hardik Pandya penalised Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate.
Tim David's explosive hitting, including eight sixes and a monstrous 106m strike, powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for using an 'obscene' gesture during the IPL game against Mumbai Indians.
Tim David discusses the challenges of being a finisher in T20 cricket and how he manages pressure in the IPL. He credits the top-order batsmen for making his job easier and emphasises the importance of practice and adapting to different bowling styles, particularly spin.
Tim David credits Dinesh Karthik's coaching for his explosive innings against CSK, while Rajat Patidar praises David as the best finisher he's ever seen. CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad laments his own performance after the loss.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Tim David lightened the mood - and stole the spotlight - with a hilarious rain-soaked performance of his own.
Tim David, Dwarshuis shine as Australia beat Proteas by 17 runs in T20 series opener
Watching the winning runs at the non-striker's end was David, the unsung hero of the game, who finished unbeaten with 20 off 9 balls, a vital contribution in the context of the win.
David relied on his experience and formed an unbeaten match-winning partnership of 62 runs with Tilak Varma.
Samson said the special innings from David turned the match on its head.
Singapore-born Tim David, whose ball-striking prowess has made him a sought-after player in Twenty20 leagues across the world, has impressed since his Australia debut against India last month.
MI skipper Rohit Sharma sounded hopeful that Tim David could fit into the power-hitter's role, but maintained that Kieron Pollard's shoes weren't easy to fill.
Big-hitting Tim David is a "versatile and flexible" player. His presence only adds to the options Australia possess going into the T20 World cup, feels skipper Aaron Finch.
Australia's Tim David working 'hard' on leg-spin, looking to find his 'own method'
Amsterdam Flames successfully chased down a challenging target of 177 runs, defeating Rotterdam Dockers by eight wickets in Match 17 of the European T20 Premier League. Bas de Leede and Tim David led the charge with unbeaten half-centuries.
Australia's T20 wicketkeeper Mathew Wade also spoke in favour of Tim David. He said that no doubt he will play for the Australian side and has the potential to be anything.
Mumbai Indians' Rs 8.25 crore big-hitting recruit Tim David says he will be "willing to take some risks" in this year's IPL, as that is his natural approach.
Six hitting at the death is a specific skill and the Singapore man of Australian origin spends hours honing his big-hitting skills.
David scored a 14-ball 18 on debut and added 62 with Matthew Wade (45) to guide Australia to a four-wicket win in the first T20 on Tuesday.
A disappointed Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant says he felt that Tim David nicked the first delivery he faced, but he did not go for the review as most of his teammates inside the circle were not convinced. His decision cost them a place in the play-offs of IPL 2022, as Mumbai Indians went on to win Saturday's match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai by five wickets.
Tim David, Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal went ballistic with marauding knocks while bowlers came up with a clinical showing as Royal Challengers Bengaluru trounced Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs.
Pakistani mystery spinner Usman Tariq has expressed frustration over batters repeatedly questioning the legality of his bowling action. He highlighted incidents involving Tim David, Tom Banton, and Cameron Green, asserting that umpires should be the sole arbiters of his action, which has previously been cleared by the ICC.
Matt Renshaw produced a career-best unbeaten 89 to guide Australia to a seven-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Twenty20 on Friday, sealing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Nikhil Chaudhary, who once dreamt of an IPL contract and playing for Punjab, made his international debut for Australia in a T20I against Bangladesh in June, a turn of events he describes as his "life's biggest moment" after being stranded in Australia during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad took responsibility for his team's loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore, while RCB's Tim David credited Dinesh Karthik for his match-winning performance.
Australian batter Travis Head has become only the fifth player to win consecutive Allan Border Medals, edging out Alex Carey by a single vote for the country's top men's individual cricket award.
Dinesh Karthik believes Devdutt Padikkal's consistent performances in domestic cricket and the IPL will soon earn him a place in the Indian national team.
Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets in a rain-affected IPL match reduced to 14 overs per side at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru, on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, and Tim David, praised the team's middle order for their performance against Lucknow Super Giants, despite a narrow defeat. Rajat Patidar's impressive innings and the resilience shown after early setbacks were highlighted.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting star Devdutt Padikkal discusses his growing confidence in white ball formats, attributing it to a willingness to change his batting foundation.
Juventus secured a 2-0 home win over Parma in Serie A, with goals from substitutes Nico Gonzalez and Teun Koopmeiners.
Former Australian hockey legend Jamie Dwyer believes the Indian team possesses the talent and infrastructure to become a dominant force in world hockey but stresses that 'they need to maintain consistency as a team' to realise their true potential.
In a video released by RCB, Kohli praised Krunal's resilience, saying the innings stood out for its courage under pressure. He said Krunal refused to give in to discomfort and instead "found a way" to keep the team in the contest, with his late sixes proving decisive in the final outcome.
Spinners Adam Zampa and Joel Davies picked up three wickets each as Australia defeated Bangladesh by four wickets in the first T20 International of the three-match series in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru look the most complete side in IPL 2026 as they face an inconsistent Delhi Capitals unit still searching for form.
Delhi Capitals chase down 176 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs shine before David Miller seals a dramatic last-over win in IPL 2026.
Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.
