NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir shared a warm embrace during the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League. It was one of the heartwarming moments of the just concluded season. The long-standing alleged hostility between the two former teammates seemed to dissolve as they demonstrated mutual respect and camaraderie. Kohli, the face of…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has once again courted controversy following his comments on Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after the IPL 2024 final. Despite Kohli’s stellar performance, Rayudu pointed out that the consistency of the star batter might actually burden the team, even as he emerged as the highest run-scorer…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders continued their dominance in the 2024 Indian Premier League by securing their third title with an emphatic victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The comprehensive win showcased KKR’s all-round strength, with significant contributions from multiple players.Former India batter Ambati Rayudu, in his congratulatory message to…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s loss in the Eliminator clash on Wednesday against Rajasthan Royals ended their dream second half run as they crashed out of IPL 2024.Unable to defend a par 172, the defeat in the knock-out game halted RCB‘s six-match winning streak. Although RCB did claw back in game for a brief period…
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: Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Swapnil Singh, who made a significant impact after joining the Indian Premier League in the second half of the season, shared his heartfelt cricket journey and his relationship with star batter Virat Kohli.RCB staged a remarkable comeback from a dismal start, where they won just one of their first…
