Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli, right, and Abhinandan Singh (PTI photo/Shilinder Bhojak) Abhinandan Singh has emerged as a new name in the Indian Premier League after making his debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.The right-arm fast bowler from Uttar Pradesh has grown rapidly…
New Delhi: With IPL 2026 just moments away, the opening match between defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB will be led by Rajat Patidar while Ishan Kishan will lead SRH.RCB will also wear black armbands during their match against SRH to pay…
Abhishek Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan (Agency Image) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru return to the Chinnaswamy Stadium as defending champions, their opening clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad promises to be a high-scoring, high-pressure encounter. With explosive batsmen from both sides and conditions expected to favor runs, individual flair can make all the difference.Here are five…
Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) New Delhi: The stage is set. IPL 2026 is here, and the tournament kicked off between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.SRH will be without their regular captain Pat Cummins for the opening…
Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) BENGALURU: Till June 3, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru carry the tag of underachievers – a team that has spent the last 17 seasons chasing the coveted trophy. On a restless night in Ahmedabad, that narrative finally changed. Less on individual stardom and more on collective performances, RCB…
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Andy Flower has offered a balanced view on the much-discussed impact player rule, calling it a positive addition. Indian Premier League Even within the cricket community, opinion is divided. Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Flower described the rule as an “interesting…
RCB’s Nuvan Thishara celebrates (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Sri Lankan fast bowlers Nuvan Thushara. Sri Lanka is set to miss out on the upcoming Indian Premier League after Sri Lanka Cricket was denied a no-objection certificate after introducing a strict new fitness policy. As part of the revised guidelines, the board has made it…
Virat and Namak in RCB’s intra-squad match (Image credit: RCB/IPL) Virat Kohli Scored 45 off just 19 balls in RCB’s second intra-squad match at Bengaluru IPL 2026. RCB mentor and batting coach praises veteran batsman’s intent and form Dinesh Karthik.Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) shared a video on social media after their second practice game on…
New Delhi: With IPL 2026 just around the corner, former England cricketers have shared their predictions on who could lift the trophy, sparking a debate among fans. While teams like Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all in the mix, opinions differ on who has the upper hand…
RCB won the 2025 IPL trophy. Few teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have commanded as much attention and frustration as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). As one of the most expensive franchises since its inception in 2008, RCB has built a reputation on star power, loyal fan support and lack of closeness. The original…