IPL 2026: Are teams prioritising second home? RCB vs MI in Raipur tells a story

Second homes have emerged as a major talking point in IPL 2026, with franchises increasingly using them as more than just alternate venues. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), whose primary base is the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, have shifted two marquee home fixtures against Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to Raipur, turning two of […]

SRH in IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad boast batting extravaganza; but, what about bowling? Check predicted playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad, coached by Daniel Vettori, enter IPL 2026 with a squad built around ruthless aggression. They finished 6th in IPL 2025 with 6 wins and 7 losses. Captain Pat Cummins and the management have a clear mission: attack from ball one and reclaim a playoff spot. SRH play their home games at the Rajiv […]

Karnataka Cricket Association pays tributes to fans who lost lives in stampede, 11 seats to be kept vacant

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 25 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president Venkatesh Prasad has said that a special prayer was held to pay homage to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans who lost their lives during a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after RCB’s maiden title win in […]

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli turns bowler to RCB teammate Phil Salt ahead of opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad; watch video

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran Virat Kohli turned into a bowler during a practice session ahead of IPL 2026. RCB, the defending champions, will get their IPL 2026 campaign underway with a home match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Bengaluru on Saturday. In a viral video, Kohli can be seen bowling to his fellow opener […]

Facing legal charges, Yash Dayal won’t be part of IPL | Cricket News

Yash Dayal (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) BENGALURU : Putting speculation around Yash Dayal to rest, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s director of cricket Mo Bobat on Tuesday confirmed that the leftarm pacer will not be part of this season’s IPL. Dayal, who has been dealing with legal issues, has not joined the RCB squad, which began training at […]

IPL champions RCB sold to Aditya Birla Group-led consortium for Rs 16,660 crore

In a landmark transaction that underscores the skyrocketing valuation of Indian cricket, the reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have been acquired by a high-profile consortium for a staggering USD 1.78 billion (Rs 16,660 crore). The winning bid brings together a multi-industry consortium. The group is led by the Aditya Birla […]

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s fight for relevance before 2027 WC | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Agency Image) Quick quiz: Since the first T20 World Cup in 2007, how many players who played only ODI cricket have been part of a 50-over World Cup-winning side? Answer: None. In 2027, across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, Rohit and Kohli would love to change that. Assuming, of course, […]

Virat Kohli’s ‘ready for another special chase’ as RCB gear up for IPL 2026 title defense; ‘same chapter new story’

Having lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) title for the first time last year, Virat Kohli seemed hungrier for more as the former skipper got into business straightway after landing in Bengaluru in the wee hours on Wednesday. Kohli, who resides in United Kingdom currently, landed in Indian at around 4 AM and reported straight […]

Virat Kohli, RCB return to M Chinnaswamy for first training session: Who did what? | Cricket News

BENGALURU: Nine months after a homecoming that ended in tragedy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, beginning preparations for the Indian Premier League, which begins here on March 28.A small but vocal group of fans gathered outside the stadium to welcome the players as the RCB contingent arrived around 4.30 […]

IPL 2026: List of coaches for all 10 teams | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is fast approaching, with all 10 franchises finalising their coaching setups and support staff ahead of the new campaign. The tournament is set to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Teams have assembled a […]