EXCLUSIVE | ‘Ab sab chukk jayega’: The IPL dream that will free Mukul Choudhary’s family from debt | Cricket News

Mukul Choudhary (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: When Mukul Choudhary packed his bags and headed home after IPL 2026, he carried with him a deep sense of satisfaction. There was the joy of a memorable debut season, highlighted by his six-hitting blitz against Kolkata Knight Riders that helped Lucknow Super Giants pull off a stunning heist.There…

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Sanjay Manjrekar: ‘Would not be a great idea’: Manjrekar on sending Vaibhav Sooryavanshi overseas too soon | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational IPL 2026 campaign has sparked a growing debate over whether the 15-year-old batting prodigy should be fast-tracked into India’s senior T20I side. The teenager from Bihar’s Samastipur took the tournament by storm, smashing 776 runs in 16 matches at a staggering strike rate of 237.31. He…

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‘Jeet gaye, kar diya na maine’: Rajat Patidar’s first words to childhood friend after RCB’s second title win | Cricket News

Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: As the fireworks lit up the Ahmedabad sky and Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrated yet another IPL triumph, one man sat quietly in the stands, soaking in the moment.Abhishek Pathrod had found a spot close to the presentation stage, eagerly waiting for his childhood friend Rajat Patidar. With the…

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TOI’s IPL team of the season: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi-Virat Kohli at the top; Rajat Patidar named captain | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) IPL-2026 was a season of extremes. A 15-year-old rewrote batting records as if they were practice drills, Virat Kohli discovered new gears at 37 and Rajat Patidar joined an exclusive club of captains with back-to-back titles. Batters routinely made 200-plus totals look inadequate, yet a handful…

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli and RCB dressing Room roars after Mo Bobat’s bold ‘three in a row’ prediction – Watch | Cricket News

Virat Kohli dances after Mo Bobat’s ‘three in a row’ statement (Image: X/RCB) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dressing room erupted in celebration after Director of Cricket Mo Bobat made a bold prediction following the franchise’s historic back-to-back IPL title triumph.After RCB defeated Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final on May 31, Bobat addressed the squad…

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Only three players have achieved this rare IPL three-peat – and two are from RCB | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday lifted their second Indian Premier League title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The victory saw several records being created, including RCB becoming only the third franchise in IPL history to successfully defend their title after Chennai Super…

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‘People think I love to hit every ball, but …’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s answer after R Ashwin’s tease goes viral | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was at his destructive best throughout IPL 2026, dispatching some of the world’s leading bowlers into the stands with ease. Known for his fearless approach and explosive strokeplay, the teenager consistently kept the scoreboard moving at a breathtaking pace while leaving bowlers struggling to…

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‘What a player’: England football captain Harry Kane’s special post for Virat Kohli and RCB | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful IPL title defence drew praise from across the sporting world, with England football captain Harry Kane joining the chorus of congratulatory messages after RCB’s triumph over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Kane took to Instagram Stories to applaud Virat Kohli and RCB following their five-wicket victory at…

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‘Virat Kohli is a huge name in Australia right now’: Deputy PM Richard Marles after RCB’s second consecutive IPL title

Virat Kohli (on the left) after RCB’s second IPL title (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles used Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 title win as an example of the strong relationship between India and Australia. Speaking a day after RCB defeated Gujarat Titans to win their second consecutive IPL trophy, Marles…

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