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How did social media react?An individual wrote, “Play Bold. Win Big.” Another added, “Namma Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Blood, sweat, and pure passion — this is your moment! Play bold, rule the field.”A third posted, “Play bold, play fearless. Let’s go, Bengaluru!” A fourth commented, “It’s a massive night here in Bengaluru with the IPL 2026 season opener at the Chinnaswamy. The atmosphere is going to be electric, especially with the home team starting their title defence.”Last year, RCB ended an 18-year wait to pick the IPL trophy for the first time with a smashing win over Punjab Kings. This year,…

Ravichandran Ashwin will be the first capped Indian player to feature in the MLC. File picture | Photo Credit: Ragu R. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become ​the first India international to ‌appear in U.S.-based Major League ​Cricket (MLC), after San Francisco ⁠Unicorns announced his signing on Saturday (March 28, 2026) for the Twenty20 competition’s upcoming season.Ashwin, who represented India in 287 matches ‌across all formats and ‌took ⁠765 wickets, retired from ⁠international cricket in 2024 and ended his Indian Premier League (IPL) career last ​year. The ‌39-year-old, India’s second-highest wicket-taker in test cricket behind Anil Kumble, was set…

Virat Kohli celebrates after winning the IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI The iconic Virat Kohli believes stepping away from the game at regular intervals has helped him stay mentally fresh and avoid burnout as he started the 2026 season by carving out his 28th IPL half-century.Kohli’s 38-ball 69, studded with five sixes and as many fours, powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL season opener on Saturday (March 28, 2026).Playing his first T20 since last season’s IPL…

A police officer managing the crowd using a Public Address System outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for the opening IPL match of RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J. The scenes around M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, ahead of the inaugural match of the Indian Premier League (IPL), were what the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and Bengaluru City Police (BCP) had hoped for- people enthusiastically chanting “RCB… RCB…” but not in a frenzy. Clearly, everyone was chastened by the memory of last year’s stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory celebrations that…

In this image received on March 28, 2026, Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler during a practice session in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: PTI England’s Jos Buttler insists he still has the hunger for runs, saying a complete break from cricket in the Alps has rejuvenated him for the Indian Premier League after a horror T20 World Cup.The wicketkeeper cut a downcast figure opening the England batting in the global showpiece, scoring just 87 runs in eight matches up to the semifinal defeat to eventual champions India this month.“It’s great to have a nice break,” Buttler, whose Gujarat Titans team will begin…

RCB’s Rajat Patidar, and Virat Kohli run after a shot, during the first IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (KSCA), in Bengaluru on March 28, 2026.   | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K “No words can describe Virat Kohli. When he is in, the team is always in the chase. He is the No. 1 batter,” said Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar, following his side’s commanding victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 season opener on Saturday (March 28, 2026).Patidar, who led from the front with 12-ball-31,…

Pathirana continues his recovery from a left calf injury. | Photo Credit: AFP Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is keeping its fingers crossed over Matheesha Pathirana’s availability in IPL 2026. KKR assistant coach Shane Watson admitted that it was a “waiting game” as the Sri Lankan pacer continues his recovery from a left calf injury.Bought for a whopping ₹18 crore at the auction, Pathirana was among KKR’s top priorities, but Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is yet to clear him to travel to India and join the squad.“With Pathirana, obviously it’s a waiting game at the moment. We are being guided by…

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson said that it is “a waiting game” regarding Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana’s availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar had confirmed earlier that Pathirana is set to miss the early stages of the IPL as he will be available only from mid-April, owing to a calf strain, for which the pacer is undergoing rehab with the Sri Lanka Cricket. Notably, Pathirana was snapped up by KKR for ₹18 crore in the IPL 2026 auction.Speaking at the pre-match conference ahead of their IPL 2026 opener against…

Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler. File | Photo Credit: PTI Gujarat Titans (GT) veteran wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has expressed confidence in right-handed batter Glenn Phillips, saying that whenever he gets a chance, Phillips will deliver for the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.Speaking at a media roundtable ahead of the IPL 2026, Buttler acknowledged that Phillips has not received as many opportunities as expected so far, despite his proven track record in T20 cricket. However, he made it clear that team selection decisions lie with the captain and selectors.He described the New Zealand star as a brilliant player…

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson addresses a press conference ahead of the IPL 2026 season, at Eden Gardens on March 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has expressed excitement about getting the opportunity to work closely with star Australian all-rounder Cameron Green during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The three-time champions KKR will kickstart their IPL 2026 campaign against five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in a clash of heavyweights at Mumbai on March 29.Ahead of the tournament, the main talking points are the role, batting position and expectations from the franchise’s…