IPL 2026 : Devdutt Padikkal ready for challenge against Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s in-form batter Devdutt Padikkal struck a confident note ahead of their high-profile clash against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. Riding on back-to-back wins and his own strong form, Padikkal emphasised preparation and belief as key to sustaining their early momentum. With both teams starting strongly in the Indian Premier League season, the […]

‘If he continues batting like this, it will be difficult to keep him out of Indian team’: Dinesh Karthik lauds Devdutt Padikkal

[ad_1] Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 6 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik has hailed batter Devdutt Padikkal’s 50-run knock against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday and reckoned it will be difficult to keep him out of the Indian team for long if he keeps batting like this. RCB defeated […]

‘We werent at our best with ball’: SRH head coach Vettori after IPL opener defeat

[ad_1] Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 29 (ANI): Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) began their IPL 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, chasing down a challenging 202 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in just 15.4 overs, prompting SRH head coach Daniel Vettori to admit his side fell short with the ball. Despite posting a competitive 201 after […]

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Defending champions Karnataka beat Mumbai; enter fourth straight semifinal | Cricket News

[ad_1] Karnataka’s Devdutt Padikkal, right, and Karun Nair run between the wickets during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 first quarter-final cricket match between Mumbai and Karnataka, at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Karnataka advanced to the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the fourth season in […]

Record! Devdutt Padikkal’s Karnataka script history, pull off unthinkable chase in Vijay Hazare Trophy opener | Cricket News

[ad_1] Devdutt Padikkal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Karnataka created history in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Jharkhand on Wednesday with one of the greatest run chases ever seen in List-A cricket at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Karnataka reached a massive target of 413 runs with 15 balls still left in the chase and […]

Duleep Trophy Preview: India’s fringe stars eye Test openings in Bengaluru | Cricket News

[ad_1] (L-R) Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan and Tilak Varma (PTI | Getty Images) India’s 2025–26 domestic season is set to kick off with the Duleep Trophy to be played between August 28 and September 15 in Bengaluru. The tournament will also be a career-defining audition for fringe cricketers chasing a place in India’s Test line-up.India’s […]

‘Virat Kohli shows why he’s a legend’: Virender Sehwag in awe of chase master’s composed knock | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajat Patidar. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he’s one of the greatest in the shortest format, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crucial seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Sunday. Chasing 158, Kohli remained unbeaten on 73 off 54 balls, […]

Devdutt Padikkal’s IPL resurgence: RCB batter reveals mantra behind form

[ad_1] Devdutt Padikkal revealed the success mantra behind the upturn in his form during the IPL 2025 season. Padikkal, after a couple of poor seasons, has scored 180 runs in 7 matches for RCB this campaign.  “Nothing special, honestly. I’ve been enjoying my batting, and that’s been the key. Over the last year, I’ve worked […]

Virat ‘Cheetah’ Kohli: 36-year-old collects four runs between the wickets in PBKS vs RCB | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal run between the wickets during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh. (PTI) Virat Kohli displayed his speed and sheer physical prowess during the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Mullanpur in IPL 2025 on Sunday. In a […]