NEW DELHI: The celebrations were in full swing outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with loud cheers, hoots, and roaring chants filling the air as fans gathered in massive numbers to catch a glimpse of their victorious Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stars. The scenes reflected the joy of a fanbase that had waited 18 years for…
Nearly a month after announcing his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May, Virat Kohli shared heartfelt reflections on his decision and the special place Test cricket holds in the sport. “Test cricket has always been five levels above everything else,” Kohli said. “It’s a format I’ve loved deeply and respected the most. Even now,…
RCB players during their Qualifier 1 match against PBKS. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have taken a decisive step towards ending their long wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, securing a place in the 2025 final after a dominant eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur…
File photo of Prabhsimran Singh. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings have experienced a rollercoaster journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the tournament’s inception in 2008. Despite boasting star-studded squads over the years, consistency has been their biggest challenge.The franchise, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, delivered their best performance in 2014 when…