As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepared for the biggest game of their IPL 2026 campaign, a heartwarming moment between Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers captured fans’ attention ahead of the final against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Long before the first ball was bowled, Kohli was seen sharing an […]

The IPL 2026 final delivered an intense battle as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), led by Rajat Patidar, took on Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With both teams chasing their second IPL title, the high-stakes clash got off to a dramatic start thanks to RCB’s disciplined bowling attack. After […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar was visibly unhappy after a contentious third-umpire decision handed Gujarat Titans batter Washington Sundar a lifeline during the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB had made a dream start after opting to bowl first. The defending champions struck twice inside the powerplay, removing Gujarat Titans’ […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made the perfect start in the IPL 2026 final as Josh Hazlewood delivered an early breakthrough by dismissing Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 31. Gill, who has been one of Gujarat’s standout performers throughout the season, looked positive from the outset and greeted […]

Ambati Rayudu has backed a possible IPL trade involving Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and Rajasthan Royals, saying the move could make sense for both franchises ahead of the next season. With MI coming off a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, the former Chennai Super Kings batter feels a fresh shuffle in the squad could help […]

Sachin Tendulkar has reignited the debate around the Indian Premier League’s Impact Player rule, saying the move has pushed the balance even further in favour of batters in an already high-scoring T20 era. Speaking at the ESPNcricinfo Awards, the batting legend argued that the rule, introduced in 2023, has made the contest between bat and […]

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s form going into the IPL 2026 final, saying their cricket has been exceptional this season. He also believes the Gujarat Titans do not enjoy a true home advantage at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad because, in a final, the BCCI controls the pitch rather […]

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare for the IPL 2026 final against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, much of the spotlight has understandably fallen on the star-studded batting line-up. Yet, behind RCB’s impressive title defence campaign stands a familiar figure who continues to prove that class and experience never go out of fashion — Bhuvneshwar Kumar. At […]

Ravichandran Ashwin has revisited one of the defining tactical moments of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, revealing how the final day of the Brisbane Test nearly took a different turn. According to Ashwin, then-head coach Ravi Shastri initially leaned towards playing for a draw, but Rohit Sharma pushed for a bolder approach and backed Rishabh Pant […]

The stage is set for a blockbuster IPL 2026 final, and much of the pre-match discussion has centred around the surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans preparing for the biggest game of the season on Sunday, May 31, fresh insights into the pitch have added another […]