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IPL 2026: Kohli at top of his game and hungry, says RCB coach Flower

Kohli was RCB's leading run-getter last year, scoring 657 runs when the franchise landed its maiden IPL trophy

Slapgate to CSK ban: Controversies that took place in the IPL history

This story revisits some of the most talked-about controversies that once shook the IPL tournament.

IPL 2026: Marsh says Pant's openness helps create strong team culture

On his on-field and off-field partnership with Markram, Marsh said the camaraderie developed naturally over time, with the duo also delivering strongly with the bat last season

IPL 2026: RCB vs SRH pitch report, highest score, Chinnaswamy Stadium stats

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium returns to the IPL spotlight after nearly a year without hosting matches, and it is expected to stay true to its reputation as a batting paradise

No Dhoni for CSK; MSD to miss first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to injury

"MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026," CSK said in an official statement.

IPL 2026: All eyes on Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium as carnival begins

As defending champions RCB host SRH, the focus extends beyond cricket, with the league's 19th edition starting under a sombre backdrop even as it promises two months of high-octane action.

IPL 2026: RCB vs SRH playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

Ishan Kishan, who led Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) in 2025, will be making his IPL captaincy debut against RCB in the IPL 2026 opening game

IPL 2026 Today's Match: RCB vs SRH playing 11, batters vs bowlers match-ups

Rajat Patidar made his captaincy debut in IPL 2025, replacing Faf du Plessis, and in his very first season as IPL captain, he led his team to their maiden title

IPL salary debate: Are cricketers underpaid or bound by structure?

Citing estimates that franchises earn ₹400-500 crore annually, Mukund suggested that the current spending of around ₹100-120 crore on player salaries is disproportionately low.

IPL 2026: Thushara not to feature in RCB's playing 11 vs SRH on March 28

Thushara's absence comes after he failed to clear a mandatory fitness test conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)

India vs Australia Tests: Why is BCCI facing flak over BGT 2027 venues?

India will host Australia for a five-Test series from January 21 to March 3, 2027, with matches scheduled in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad.

IPL 2026: GT skipper Shubman Gill says he has nothing to prove this season

Gill was the India vice-captain in the shortest format but was dropped to accommodate Sanju Samson in the top order. India went on to win a record third title

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill slams Impact Player rule as one-dimensional

The other Indian players who have expressed their concerns over the rule include Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and more recently Delhi Capitals' skipper Axar Patel

IPL 2026 full schedule announced; league stage to conclude on May 24

The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that while the final is still scheduled for May 31, the full schedule for the playoffs will be released at a later date

Who is Abhinandan Singh? RCB pacer who makes IPL debut vs SRH in Bengaluru

A key phase in Abhinandan's development came during IPL 2024, when he served as a net bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2026 news: BCCI cancels opening ceremony as tribute to Chinnaswamy stampede victims

RCB have received a timely boost ahead of the IPL 2026 opener against SRH, with Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood officially joining the squad

IPL 2026: LSG full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

LSG will start their IPL 2026 campaign at home against Delhi Capitals on April 1 in Lucknow. They then travel to Hyderabad to face Sunrisers Hyderabad, take on KKR, and return home to face GT.

IPL 2026: DC full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

DC will kick off the season on April 1 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow.

IPL 2026: KKR full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

KKR secured marquee players including Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, and Finn Allen, while also signing West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell to fill the gap left by Andre Russell.

IPL 2026: RR full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

RR are playing their initial three matches in Guwahati and will then move to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.