All-rounder Krunal Pandya played a stunning knock to remember as RCB edged past Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller in Raipur on Sunday. RCB had its head against the wall after being reduced to 39 for 3 in just 5.1 overs in the chase of 167 as well. Krunal scored 73 off 46, playing a […]

A major talking point emerged during the IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, as a dramatic boundary save from Naman Dhir and Tilak Varma sparked widespread debate among fans and experts alike. The controversy unfolded during the 14th over […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Jacob Bethell opined on the team’s mindset, his own form, and the confidence within the dressing room before RCB’s match against Mumbai Indians in Raipur on Sunday. Talking about the experience of batting alongside Virat Kohli, Bethell said: “It is cool. I have said it multiple times, how cool it is […]

The IPL 2026 playoff race has entered a fascinating phase, with every result now carrying major implications. Following Kolkata Knight Riders’ commanding eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared his predictions for the four teams most likely to qualify for the playoffs. Despite KKR’s impressive […]

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, […]

Former England captain Alastair Cook has responded calmly to criticism from Kevin Pietersen regarding his views on young talent Jacob Bethell and his IPL 2026 stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The debate centres on whether Bethell would benefit more from consistent game time in county cricket or from the exposure of being part of an IPL […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru handed young English all-rounder Jacob Bethell a major opportunity in IPL 2026, bringing him in as a replacement for the injured Phil Salt. For Bethell, the move has become a defining phase of his early career, offering exposure to one of the world’s most competitive T20 leagues. Opening the innings alongside Virat […]

Jitesh Sharma has moved quickly to clarify his much-discussed “unprofessional” remark about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting his comments were taken out of context during IPL 2026. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter explained that his statement was never meant as criticism, but rather a light-hearted reference to Sooryavanshi’s age and personality off the field. The original comment, […]

Jitesh Sharma has found himself at the centre of social media chatter during IPL 2026, not just for his performances but also for a comment that has come back to haunt him. The wicketkeeper-batter, who featured in a past podcast with AB de Villiers, had made a bold statement about wanting opportunities in pressure situations—something […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma recently faced criticisms after referring to Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as “unprofessional”. The comment came from the fact that Sooryavanshi is a 15-year-old who enjoys eating ice cream, watching cartoons, and engaging in typical teenage activities as well. While the comment caused a controversy on […]