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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)

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)

Top 5 Virat Kohli moments in IPL

Relive the top 5 iconic moments of Virat Kohli in Indian Premier League history! From his fiery on-field clash with Gautam Gambhir to his long-awaited IPL title triumph.

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: RCB full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

RCB enter the new season on the back of a historic triumph, having secured their first-ever IPL title in 2025.

RCB sale likely to fetch rich dividends for United Spirits shareholders

Nomura says United Spirits' plan for the IPL team could unlock a one-time payout for shareholders

Vijay Mallya takes swipe at critics over 'vanity project' tag for RCB

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, the original owner of Royal Challenger Bangalore, on Thursday took a dig at critics who called it "investment as a vanity project" after the cricket franchise was sold for almost USD 2 billion (Rs 18,776 crore). Mallya, who had bought Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 450 crore in 2008, in a post on X congratulated the new owners of RCB, saying, "I wish them the very best and Godspeed with the most valuable IPL franchise." The sale of cricket franchise RCB by United Spirits Ltd (USL) almost tops a record USD 2 billion (Rs 18,776 crore), considering it also includes a Rs 540-crore payout for the Women's Premier League and a 5 per cent commission to the cricket body BCCI by the consortium of buyers, according to sources. USL had on Tuesday announced the sale of RCB in a Rs 16,660-crore all-cash deal to a consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone. Reacting to the development, Mallya wrote, "When I

IPL 2026 news: Impact Player rule to stay till at least 2027; KKR ropes in Saini as replacement

Gujarat Titans have made a change to their squad ahead of the official start of the season by replacing injured Prithviraj Yarra with left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya

Prashant to Auqib: Top ten uncapped players to watch out for in IPL 2026

CSK's Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, who broke the record for the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history with ₹14.2 crore bids each, will be at the centre stage among top uncapped players

RCB deal and growth outlook are positive triggers for United Spirits

Sale of RCB stake to boost cash flows and support deleveraging, while premiumisation and policy shifts underpin steady growth outlook for United Spirits

From $100 mn to $1 bn: How IPL teams' valuations have surged since 2008

RCB and Rajasthan Royals raked in over $1 billion from the fresh sale. Here's a look at current owners, past deals and how franchise brand valuations have grown

IPL vs NFL, NBA and EPL: How India's T20 powerhouse stacks up globally

Two multi-billion-dollar franchise deals have put the IPL in the global spotlight, but how does it compare with the NFL, EPL and NBA in size, revenue and influence across world sport

RCB, RR deals signal IPL's shift from a cricket league to an asset class

This isn't just about two franchises surpassing a symbolic valuation milestone. It is about the IPL emerging as a sustainable business and not just a cricket league

Why IPL teams are worth billions: Decoding RCB and RR's valuation playbook

RCB and Rajasthan Royals' billion-dollar deals reveal how IPL teams are valued, from media rights and cash flows to brand power, scarcity and future growth expectations

Billion-dollar IPL deals: Do team valuations add up or signal influence?

Record-breaking sales of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals highlight IPL's rapid growth, but raise questions on returns, valuation logic and motivations behind team ownership