NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Dinesh Karthik has brought his remarkable Indian Premier League career to an end following RCB‘s defeat in the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. Karthik, who had subtly hinted that this IPL season would be his last, was given a guard of honour by his teammates after the…
NEW DELHI: Dinesh Karthik, the top finisher for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, may have played his final cricket match in the Indian Premier League (IPL).The RCB walked away with their wings melted and scorched after soaring high with six straight victories. Their aspirations of a season straight out of a fairytale were dashed on Wednesday when…
NEW DELHI: In a thrilling moment during the IPL 2024 Eliminator, Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s Virat Kohli showcased his fielding brilliance with a spectacular throw to dismiss Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Dhruv Jurel.Kohli’s lightning-fast reflexes and pinpoint accuracy caught Jurel short as he attempted a second run at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.Positioned…
NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Shane Watson issued a heartfelt apology to the franchise’s fans for his performance in the 2016 IPL final in an event at the Presidency University in Bengaluru. Watson, who played for RCB in the 2016 and 2017 seasons after a successful stint with Rajasthan Royals from 2008 to…
In an exclusive interview with TOI, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis reveals the work that went into transforming the team from also-rans to title contendersBENGALURU: At the halfway mark of the Indian Premier League, few would have wagered on Royal Challengers Bengaluru making the playoffs of the world’s most glamorous T20 tournament. Yet, RCB scripted…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 Eliminator on Wednesday, following a dramatic end to the league phase that saw the Sunrisers Hyderabad leapfrog RR into second place.SRH defeated the Punjab Kings, securing the second spot and pushing RR to third. The Royals’ subsequent match against the Kolkata Knight…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals faced the consequences of their lackluster performance in the business end of the tournament, settling for a third spot on the points table as their final IPL league match against table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned due to rain in Guwahati on Sunday. The unfortunate outcome meant both Royals and KKR…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders have clinched the coveted top position on the points table in the 2024 Indian Premier League, marking the first time in the league’s history that the franchise has achieved this feat.The confirmation of KKR’s top-of-the-table finish came following Punjab Kings‘ victory over Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, sealing their fate as…
Punjab Kings secured a five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, buoyed by an exceptional all-round performance from skipper Sam Curran. While the win provided Punjab with a consolation victory, it dealt a blow to Rajasthan’s aspirations of clinching a top-two finish in the league stage, coming on the heels of their confirmation for a…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has offered insightful advice to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, suggesting that the franchise should prioritize investing in Indian players if they aim to clinch the Indian Premier League trophy in the future.Speaking on Star Sports, Kaif lauded RCB‘s recent resurgence in the tournament despite facing six consecutive losses earlier…
