Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik has placed the franchise’s maiden IPL title in 2025 above the trophy he won with the Mumbai Indians in 2013, saying the emotional weight of ending RCB’s long wait made it uniquely special. He also grouped the victory with India’s iconic 2007 ICC World Twenty20 triumph, […]

Krunal Pandya is no longer just a dependable all-round option quietly doing his job. At Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he has undergone a noticeable transformation, evolving into a cricketer who is actively redefining his role in modern T20 cricket. There is now a greater variety in his bowling and a renewed sense of authority in his […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya added a touch of humour to an otherwise dominant win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, calling out mentor Dinesh Karthik for leaving him out of a celebratory social media post. After the match, Karthik shared images highlighting key performers, but Krunal’s economical bowling effort didn’t make the cut—prompting […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik has thrown his full support behind Devdutt Padikkal, backing the stylish left-hander to break into India’s T20I setup on the back of his strong start in IPL 2026. Karthik believes Padikkal’s temperament, consistency, and ability to adapt under pressure make him hard to ignore, even in a highly competitive […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vice-captain Jitesh Sharma has opened up about one of the most emotionally testing phases of his life, crediting Dinesh Karthik for helping him navigate personal grief and regain focus on cricket. The wicketkeeper-batter revealed how stepping away from the game after his father’s demise earlier this year allowed him to heal […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt added a touch of humour to a memorable IPL 2026 opener, playfully calling out mentor Dinesh Karthik for overlooking his stunning catch on social media. Salt produced one of the standout moments of the match when he dismissed Ishan Kishan with a breathtaking one-handed effort near the boundary. Ishan Kishan […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made a bold call by signing Jitesh Sharma for ₹11 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, and the wicketkeeper-batter repaid that faith in style. Playing a key role in RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League title triumph, Jitesh emerged as one of the standout performers of the season. He featured in 15 […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and celebrated squash star Dipika Pallikal have shared heartwarming personal news, announcing the birth of their baby girl, Raaha Pallikal Karthik. The couple took to social media to express their joy, calling it a moment filled with gratitude and happiness as they welcomed a new member into their growing family. […]

Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Dinesh Karthik revealed his all-time XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a selection that sparked plenty of discussion among fans. The former RCB wicketkeeper, who now serves as the franchise’s batting coach, opted for a team that surprisingly leaned toward several current players rather than only past legends […]

Dinesh Karthik applauded the consistent efforts of the Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi. In the final of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, the pacer is continuing his stellar form. During the writing of the article, the seamer already dismissed some of Karnataka’s star batters like KL Rahul, Karun Nair, and Smaran Ravichandran. Walking down […]