In a major setback to the police and the State government, the High Court of Karnataka on June 12 ordered the release on bail of four representatives of Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) and DNA Networks Pvt. Ltd., who were arrested in the wee hours of June 6 in connection with the June 4 stampede outside M. … Read more
Head coach Ricky Ponting conceded that Punjab Kings lacked a little bit of experience in the middle-order while batting second in a high-intensity Indian Premier League (IPL) final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but backed the team’s young players to come good in the future. PBKS’ impressive run in the IPL came to an end with … Read more
Acquiring a lethal bowling attack in the mega auction and picking players with experience were “huge first steps” in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s march to its maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, head coach Andy Flower said. RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to end its long wait … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set to hold a victory parade in Bengaluru on Wednesday following its maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title triumph. The parade will begin at 3:30 PM IST from Vidhana Soudha and culminate at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the team’s home ground. RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs at the Narendra Modi … Read more
After clinching their maiden IPL title yesterday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) brand value is expected to see a 25- 30 per cent surge, say analysts. According to a story published in The Hindu Businessline, the team’s valuation had already jumped 67 per cent in 2024 to $117 million, ranking third among IPL franchises. RCB’s brand … Read more
The Cubbon Park Police on Thursday registered an FIR against Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, DNA Entertainment Pvt Ltd, an event management company, and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), charging them for culpable homicide among other serious indictments. Based on the complaint filed by Girish A. K., Police Inspector of Cubbon Park Station, … Read more
Punjab Kings (PBKS) reached the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after an 11-year wait as it beat Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Punjab, whose only other appearance in the summit clash of the IPL ended in a three-wicket defeat against Kolkata … Read more
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians are facing off in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. There is a only a thin cloud cover over the city and the chances of a rain-induced washout are very slim. However, if the match is interrupted due to … Read more
A tinge of despondency was writ large on B. Sai Sudharsan’s face as he walked into the press conference hall of the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium for the post-match formalities on Friday. The 23-year-old had put every ounce of effort, smashing a breathtaking 80 for Gujarat Titans in a chase of 229 against Mumbai Indians … Read more
Following Mumbai Indians’ 20-run victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL Eliminator, head coach Mahela Jayawardene emphasized the importance of a winning culture in the post-match press conference. Despite integrating new players, Mumbai’s success, propelled by Rohit Sharma’s 81 off 50 and Jonny Bairstow’s 47 off 22, saw it post 228/5 and restrict Titans to … Read more