Tilak Varma’s rough start to the England T20I series continued in Durham, where India’s vice-captain was dismissed for 13 as Saqib Mahmood and Liam Dawson produced another outstanding piece of fielding. The left-hander, who has come in for heavy criticism after a poor run of T20I scores and selection calls over more in-form options, once […]

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has thrown his weight behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar, insisting the stylish middle-order batter is not being ignored despite missing out on India’s white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of England. India are set to play five T20Is and three ODIs, beginning on July 1, but Patidar’s name […]

Rajat Patidar’s omission from India’s squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, as well as the 2026 Asian Games, has become one of the biggest talking points in Indian cricket. When the selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, announced the squads, many fans and experts were surprised to see the in-form Royal […]

Rajat Patidar has opened up about a surprising chapter in his IPL journey, revealing that he was initially reluctant to rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru as an injury replacement in 2022. At the time, the Madhya Pradesh batter feared he would not get a proper opportunity in the playing XI, and according to him, even the […]

The announcement of India’s 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against England and Ireland has generated plenty of discussion among cricket fans and experts. While Shreyas Iyer’s return to the national side and his appointment as captain grabbed the biggest headlines, the inclusion of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also created history. The teenage sensation became […]

The IPL 2026 season will be remembered as one of the most batting-dominated editions in the tournament’s history. With aggressive opening batters redefining T20 cricket and teams consistently posting imposing totals, the campaign showcased a new era of fearless strokeplay. While favourable batting conditions played a role, several bowlers still stood out with exceptional performances. […]

Former India spinner R Ashwin gave a Ramayan analogy to describe the relationship between RCB captain Rajat Patidar and veteran batter Virat Kohli. His comments came after RCB’s stunning five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 31. Ashwin said in his recent YouTube video: “Even ahead […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s celebrations reached another level after their successful IPL 2026 title defence, thanks to an inspiring message from Director of Cricket Mo Bobat. Moments after RCB defeated Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final on May 31, the franchise’s dressing room was filled with excitement, but Bobat’s bold challenge for the future made […]

Rajat Patidar’s rise as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain continues to be one of the most remarkable stories in the IPL. In just his first two seasons as skipper, Patidar has guided RCB to back-to-back IPL titles, a feat achieved by only a handful of captains in the tournament’s history. While RCB’s squad boasts international stars such […]

Former Team India spinner Murali Kartik applauded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar after the team’s IPL 2026 triumph. They won back-to-back titles with a thumping five-wicket win over the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final in Ahmedabad on May 31 as well. Talking about Rajat Patidar’s captaincy stint with RCB, Kartik told Cricbuzz: […]