Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful IPL 2026 title defence was built on much more than individual brilliance, tactical planning, or match-winning performances. While stars like Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar played crucial roles throughout the season, the real story behind RCB’s back-to-back championships appears to be the culture that has been carefully developed within […]

RCB captain Rajat Patidar is just a win away from joining MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as skippers who have defended the IPL title as well. However, the RCB captain also wanted to tread his own way as a leader rather than copying someone else. Notably, Patidar had led RCB to their maiden IPL title […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower showered praise on Venkatesh Iyer after the all-rounder played another impactful knock during RCB’s IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite suffering a 55-run defeat in Hyderabad, RCB still confirmed a top-two finish and secured a place in Qualifier 1. Opening the innings during a daunting chase of 256, […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee after breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during RCB’s tense clash against the Mumbai Indians (MI). The IPL confirmed the development on Monday, stating that Flower was penalised for an incident involving the fourth […]

Defending champions RCB will take on Gujarat Titans in an away fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, 30th April. RCB will come into the contest on the back of a five-wicket win over GT in Bengaluru earlier this season, and a dominant nine-wicket win against Delhi Capitals. They currently sit comfortably on the […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar made a bold tactical call in the closing stages of their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, handing the ball to Romario Shepherd for the crucial penultimate over. It was a high-risk move, especially with two established finishers — David Miller and Tristan Stubbs — well set at the […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower has provided a positive update on star pacer Josh Hazlewood ahead of IPL 2026, easing concerns around the Australian quick’s fitness and availability. Hazlewood, who has been out of competitive action for several months, recently rejoined the RCB camp after recovering from hamstring and Achilles injuries. He had missed […]

The Impact Player rule has sparked one of the most intense debates in Indian cricket in recent years. Introduced to add tactical depth and entertainment value, the rule has drawn criticism from several top cricketers, raising questions about its long-term impact on the game’s balance. Among the prominent voices, Axar Patel has repeatedly expressed his […]

Virat Kohli has laid down an early marker for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026, making it clear that defending the title will be a completely different challenge. Speaking during the team’s first training session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli addressed the squad with a sense of urgency and purpose. “We worked really […]

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has floated a bold suggestion in the wake of England’s disastrous Ashes 2025–26 campaign, recommending the return of Andy Flower as head coach to replace Brendon McCullum. England’s 1–4 series defeat in Australia has triggered intense scrutiny of the team’s leadership, with both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes now under […]