Rajat Patidar, the third-highest run-scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), has received a significant confidence boost. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) retained him ahead of the IPL auction.Patidar trails Ajinkya Rahane (432 runs) and Bihar’s Sakibul Gani (353 runs) in the SMAT scoring charts. He has amassed 347 runs in nine matches at a…
CSK, MI, RCB, and KKR-have exceeded $100 million in brand value for the first time. IPL Brand Value: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has established itself as a leading international sports competition, with its total brand value showing a 13% increase to $12 billion, according to the 17th Brand Finance IPL 2024 assessment report. From…
Jitesh Sharma and Virat Kohli (X Photo) Jitesh Sharma was recently bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 11 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. It was a massive raise from the Rs 20 lakh Punjab Kings paid for the wicketkeeper-batter in 2022 as the right-hander was rewarded for his power hitting lower down…
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (RCB Photo) NEW DELHI: The disappointment of losing the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) final still lingers for KL Rahul. Rahul was part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team, captained by Virat Kohli, that made it to the tournament’s final but lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M…
Heinrich Klaasen and Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events on Thursday, South African wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen outshone one of cricket’s biggest icons, Virat Kohli, by securing the highest retention price this season.Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) retained Klaasen for a staggering Rs 23 crore, marking a significant statement on…
Gautam Gambhir and Kamran Akmal (AP Photo) Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach of the Indian cricket team, celebrates his 43rd birthday today. Gambhir is best known for his standout performances in two major ICC white ball finals. He played pivotal roles by scoring 97 runs in the ODI World Cup 2011 and 76 runs…
NEW DELHI: Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter, Subramaniam Badrinath, has revealed a rare instance of Mahendra Singh Dhoni losing his temper during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the early years of the Indian Premier League (IPL).In an interview with InsideSport, Badrinath shared details about a low-scoring game at Chepauk where CSK,…
NEW DELHI: When Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir met during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) earlier this year, all expected sparks to fly.Instead, the two firebrand cricketers from Delhi shared a warm embrace choosing to let bygones be bygones.It was one of the heartwarming…
In the realm where sports and stardom converge, the dynamic duo of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli stands as a beacon of love and support. Beyond the glitz of Bollywood and the fervor of cricket stadiums, their relationship exemplifies unwavering devotion and mutual admiration. As Virat scales new heights on the cricket field, Anushka shines…
NEW DELHI: Star Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli said that it’s incredible to see his team in the playoffs race, especially after he had “packed his bags” in April due to their dismal performance in the first half of the 2024 Indian Premier League season.RCB had a rough start, winning just one out of…
