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RCB's sweetest play yet: Teaching Kannada with jilebis
Bangalore, April 10: In a bold move, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has rolled out a first-of-its-kind culture campaign aimed at helping non-native speakers learn Kannada in the most delightful way possible.
Playing Test Cricket has always been my ultimate goal: Devdutt Padikkal on his test debut
New Delhi April 9: Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal expressed his profound joy and fulfillment in achieving his childhood dream of playing Test cricket.
IPL 2025: Smart and structured captaincy from RCB, says Bangar on Patidar's tactical brilliance
New Delhi, April 8: Sanjay Bangar, former India batting coach and an astute observer of the game, dissected Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians and praised the tactical brilliance shown by captain Rajat Patidar.
IPL 2025: Kohli, Patidar and Krunal help RCB end 10-year drought at Wankhede
Mumbai, April 8: Pulled out retired hurt by Mumbai Indians in their previous match, Tilak Varma hammered a half-century off 26 balls and raised 89 runs for the fifth wicket with Hardik Pandya, but their effort went in vain as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the five-time winners by 12 runs in Match 21 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here on Monday.
RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes most successful IPL pacer in history, becomes third-highest wicket-taker
Mumbai, April 8: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar overtook West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the pacer with the most wickets in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The way bowlers have shown courage...: RCB skipper Patidar dedicates 'PoTM' award to bowling unit following win over MI
Mumbai, April 8: Following his side's 12 run win over Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar hailed the bowlers for showing courage during such a tough target defence and said that his 'Player of the Match' award actually goes to them for being able to control a batting unit on such batter-friendly conditions in Mumbai.
Virat Kohli flaunts ICC T20 WC 2024 ring, does WWE icon John Cena's 'You Can't See Me' gesture
Mumbai, April 6: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and India star batter Virat Kohli is clearly enjoying his reign as the current T20 World Cup champion with Team India, as the veteran was seen wearing his championship title ring and doing World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar John Cena's iconic 'You Can't See Me' gesture in a fun video ahead of clash with Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday at Wankhede Stadium.
There were always ideas discussed...: RCB's Virat Kohli on his relationship with Rohit Sharma
Mumbai, April 6: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI), star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli reflected on his bonding with former MI skipper and star batter Rohit Sharma, with whom he has enjoyed 17 prolific years as an international cricketer.
He is exceptional since he joined us: GT director of cricket lauds Mohammed Siraj ahead of IPL 2025 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 6: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Gujarat Titans (GT) director of cricket Vikram Solanki heaped praise on right-arm seamer Mohammed Siraj following his brilliant performance in the previous game.
IPL 2025: Sai Kishore's 2-22 was the most important spell in GT's win over RCB, says Sai Sudharsan
New Delhi, April 3: Gujarat Titans' (GT) left-handed opener B. Sai Sudharsan believes left-arm spinner R.
IPL 2025: 'Virat looks fine, there's no worry', says RCB head coach Andy Flower
New Delhi, April 3: Andy Flower, the head coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), said talismanic batter Virat Kohli looked fine despite suffering a finger injury while fielding against the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 and added that there was nothing worrisome about him.
IPL 2025: RCB coach Flower mesmerised by Siraj's outstanding spell; assures franchise happy with current squad
Bengaluru, April 3: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower felt that Gujarat Titans' pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj was head and shoulders above the rest. He wished him all the "success" in the world while affirming that the franchise is "happy" with the current squad.
IPL 2025: 'Sometimes that's just how game goes', says Williamson on Kohli's dismissal
New Delhi, April 3: Premier New Zealand batter Kane Williamson feels Virat Kohli's dismissal in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's eight-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 was just a case of how situations like this happen on certain occasions.
IPL 2025: I was a bit emotional, but got fine once I had the ball in hand, says Siraj
Bengaluru, April 2: Playing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the first time after seven years with them was a bit emotional for Gujarat Titans' pacer Mohammed Siraj. But the pacer, after picking 3-19 and helping his team win by eight wickets at the M.
IPL 2025: Buttler, Siraj hand GT 2nd straight win with an eight-wicket thrashing of RCB (ld)
Bengaluru, April 2: A lot of talk in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was around the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium turning out to be a batting paradise yet again.
IPL 2025: Buttler's unbeaten 73 helps GT outclass RCB by eight wickets
Bengaluru, April 2: Jos Buttler's extensive experience came to the fore in hitting an unbeaten 73 off 39 balls as Gujarat Titans outclassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets to get their second win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday.
Were targetting 190 after powerplay, but losing early wickets...: RCB skipper Patidar after loss to GT
Bengaluru, April 3: Following his side's defeat to the Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar, focused on the positives, saying that the team targeted reaching 190 despite losing early wickets and that the way the middle order, consisting of Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, and Tim David batted, was positive for the team.
IPL 2025: Livingstone powered middle-order helps RCB post 169/8 against GT
Bengaluru, April 2: A brilliant fightback by middle-order batters Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) brave a top-order collapse and reach 169/8 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the home ground of M Chinnaswammy Stadium on Wednesday.
IPL 2025: Livingstone, Jitesh and David carry RCB to 169/8 despite Siraj's three-fer
Bengaluru, April 2: Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David played handy knocks to lead the revival of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as the hosts posted 169/8 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in match 14 of IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
IPL 2025: Arshad replaces Rabada as GT elect to bowl first against unchanged RCB
Bengaluru, April 2: Uncapped fast-bowling all-rounder Arshad Khan comes in for fast bowler Kagiso Rabada as Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first against an unchanged Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 14 of IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.
RCB reigns supreme on Instagram, now the most followed IPL team with over 18M
Bengaluru, April 2: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has solidified its position as the most followed and popular IPL franchise on Instagram, surging past its rivals to achieve a remarkable 18 million followers.
IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna excited about visiting home town for RCB clash
Bengaluru, April 1: Returning to Indian Premier League (IPL) action after a gap of two years, former India pacer Prasidh Krishna has played a key role in Gujarat Titans' 36-run win over Mumbai Indians in their previous match and is excited about Wednesday's clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Such days are inevitable...: Aakash Chopra on Kohli's lack of rhythm in CSK clash
Chennai, March 29: In Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) latest clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai, all eyes were on Virat Kohli as he walked out to bat. However, it was one of those days when the batting maestro struggled to find his rhythm.
Would've loved to see Dhoni come up the order...: Watson on CSK's loss to RCB
Mumbai, March 29: Following the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during their Indian Premier League (IPL), former Australia and CSK legend Shane Watson said that star wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni should have come up the order above Ravichandran Ashwin to give the five-time champions the best chance of winning.
No home advantage at Chepauk: Stephen Fleming after CSK's loss to RCB in ongoing season
Chennai, March 29: Following the loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Friday, Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming stated that the five-time champions have failed to understand the Chennai pitch in the last few years, reported ESPNcricinfo.
MS Dhoni surpasses Suresh Raina to become highest run-getter for Chennai Super Kings in history of Indian Premier League
Chennai, March 29: Former Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni on Friday surpassed former left-hand batter Suresh Raina to become the highest run-getter for the five-time champions in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rajat Patidar joins Virat Kohli in exclusive group of RCB captains to score over 50 at Chepauk
New Delhi March 29: Rajat Patidar has joined Virat Kohli in the exclusive list of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captains to score 50-plus at Chepauk, Chennai. RCB skipper Patidar scored 51 in the clash against Chennai Super Kings on Friday, March 28.
IPL 2025: CSK skipper Gaikwad laments dropped catches, poor powerplay batting following loss to RCB
Chennai, March 29: Following his team's loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed that 170 runs was a "par total" on the Chepauk surface and dropped catches, some extra boundaries costed them the game.
Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Sunil Narine to become fifth-highest wicket-taker in IPL
New Delhi March 29: Ravichandran Ashwin, the former Indian spinner, has surpassed Sunil Narine to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
As a group, we were outstanding: Josh Hazlewood reflects on RCB's win over CSK
New Delhi March 29: After Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs in the 8th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expressed his feelings in the post-match presentation.
IPL 2025: Hazlewood's double wicket over in powerplay a game-changing one, says RCB skipper Rajat after win over CSK
Chennai, March 29: Following his side's win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar said that the playing surface was helpful to spinners and Josh Hazlewood's first over during the powerplay was a "game-changing" one.
Patidar, Hazlewood shape RCB's splendid victory over CSK
Chennai, March 28: Tight bowling spells from pacers Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secure a 50-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Chepauk Stadium on Friday.
Patidar, Hazlewood shape RCB's splendid victory over CSK
Chennai, March 28: Tight bowling spells from pacers Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secure a 50-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Chepauk Stadium on Thursday.
IPL 2025: Patidar's fifty; Salt, David cameos powers RCB to 196/7 against CSK
Chennai, March 28: A blistering half-century from skipper Rajat Patidar and explosive cameos by Phil Salt and Tim David pushed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to 196/7 in their 20 overs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium on Friday.
'Surprised by Fleming's claim': Pujara questions CSK's home advantage concerns
New Delhi, March 29: Former Chennai Super Kings player Cheteshwar Pujara has expressed surprise at head coach Stephen Fleming’s recent claim that CSK has had no home advantage at Chepauk. Pujara, who has been part of the franchise in the past, found the remark unexpected, especially given CSK’s history of tailoring pitches to suit their strengths.
IPL 2025: Dhoni should have batted ahead of Ashwin, says Watson
New Delhi, March 29: Former Australia opener Shane Watson feels that MS Dhoni should have batted ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin in Chennai Super Kings' 197 chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk on Friday
IPL 2025: My job is to be aggressive and take pressure off the team, says Salt on opening with Kohli
Chennai, March 29: Phil Salt has opened up about his partnership with Virat Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), revealing that the franchise was very clear about his role when they secured him in the IPL 2025 auction.
IPL 2025: Defending totals - a victory mantra for RCB?
Chennai, March 28: When Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium, fans will be rooting for the Red and Gold franchise to improve their overall record against the Men in Yellow.
IPL 2025: There was no home advantage at Chepauk for CSK, says Fleming
Chennai, March 29: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that his team has been struggling to understand the conditions at Chepauk in recent years, following their crushing 50-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025.
IPL 2025: Hazlewood's twin strikes were a game-changer, says Patidar after RCB down CSK
Chennai, March 29: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar hailed Josh Hazlewood's twin strikes an hour early in Chennai Super Kings innings as a "game changer" that helped his team breach Fortress Chepauk for the first time since 2008 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday.