Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is comfortable with his decision to leave the Indian Premier League (IPL) following the India-Pakistan clashes last month regardless of any repercussions, the 35-year-old said. The IPL was suspended on May 9 in the wake of hostilities between the two. It resumed on May 17 after the nuclear-armed neighbours agreed … 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
It wasn’t just the Chennai Super Kings’ talisman M. S. Dhoni who faced a momentous question on May 25. CSK and Gujarat Titans were playing their final IPL group-stage match that day, and as has become tradition in recent years, the world awaited Dhoni’s word on his future. Trusha’s heart raced — not from nerves, … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday rued the preparatory lapses that marred Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL-winning celebrations and led to the death of 11 people outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The celebratory mood in the city turned sombre a day after RCB ended its 18-year wait for an IPL title. … Read more
Over the years, we have grown accustomed to seeing Jasprit Bumrah top various elite bowling charts. However, in the just-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Bumrah finds himself at the top of a list few would have expected him to feature in. The Mumbai Indians pacer bowled more full tosses (58) than anyone else in … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is no longer the bridesmaid. From being a three-time runner-up, RCB finally scaled the peak to lay claim on the IPL trophy. Seventeen editions of yearning and heartbreak turned into unadulterated joy for the massive fanbase as RCB shut out Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 190 runs against Punjab Kings in the final of the Indian Premier League 2025 on Tuesday. If PBKS overhauls this score, it would be the second-highest successful chase in a title clash. The record for the highest run chase in an IPL Final belongs to Kolkata Knight Riders, which shot down … Read more
Shreyas Iyer (87 n.o., 41b, 5×4, 8×6) showcased big-match temperament to power Punjab Kings (PBKS) past Mumbai Indians (MI) by five wickets in the IPL Qualifier 2 here on Sunday. Shreyas’ sparkling essay knocked five-time champion MI out of the tournament, and gave PBKS a date with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final. The PBKS … 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