Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya said his bowling plans against quality batters are centered on trusting himself to bowl his best delivery so that batters can’t hit him for boundaries on small grounds. Pandya has picked nine wickets in as many games at an average of 26.55 and an economy rate of 8.85 in IPL 2026. He is again expected to play a crucial hand with the ball when defending champions RCB take on the Lucknow Super Gi…
Latest Chinnaswamy Stadium News & Updates
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium lost the hosting rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final, scheduled on May 31, after a series of contentious demands and organisational concerns from local authorities and stakeholders. According to sources, IPL officials remained in constant touch with the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), but negotiations broke down due to what were deemed “too high and unacceptable” demands, including requests for passes for…
Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav acknowledged the challenge of facing an in-form defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and said his team must raise its game in Saturday’s IPL 2026 clash at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.Axar Patel-led DC arrive after a week’s break from the competition with an aim to end their two-game losing streak. “We had a couple of days off and then obviously from 15th, we had one session in CoE and a couple of sessions…
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood credited the slow wicket and simple bowling approach for his side’s dominant display against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Hazlewood, who grabbed the player of the match award after a brilliant bowling performance, said the nature of the pitch allowed RCB bowlers to stick to basics rather than overcomplicate their plans.“Yeah, I think we kept it pretty simple. I think the wicket did enough, so we didn’t need to t…
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar expressed pride in his team’s performances and stated that consistently getting 200-plus feels like there is a lot of talent in the team. RCB continued their strong run in IPL 2026 with an 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, registering their highest-ever total at the venue.Riding on a blistering 78 off 36 balls by Phil Salt, who was named Player of the Match, and a captain’s knock of 53 off 20 …
Bengaluru, March 30 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D. K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the issue of ticket allocation for Indian Premier League matches has been resolved amicably, with a revised quota for legislators and Members of Parliament. He made the statement after addressing the media following a meeting with members of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and DNA Event Management Company.Shivakumar s…
Bengaluru, March 30 (IANS) D.K. Suresh, former Congress MP and brother of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, said on Monday that the decision to adopt a two-language policy is a good one. He also warned of a possible shortage of petroleum products and fertilisers in the coming months.Speaking to reporters at his residence in Bengaluru, on the two-language policy, he said, “Imposing three languages on children reduces their learning ability and comprehension. From that perspective…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Batting alongside Virat Kohli in a run chase is less about pressure and more about clarity, a sentiment Devdutt Padikkal summed up after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s commanding win to open their IPL 2026 campaign. For Padikkal, Kohli’s presence at the other end influences how a chase develops, giving him the freedom to play more openly while feeling confident that the pace is managed.In a format where chasing 200-plus totals often demands both aggression and compo…
Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemath Kumar Singh on Tuesday said elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming cricket matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, scheduled to begin on March 28, with another match on April 5. Addressing a press conference, the Commissioner said the arrangements have been made in accordance with the committee’s recommendations to ensure safety and the smooth conduct of the matches.He stressed the nee…
Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) The Karnataka government-owned Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) said on Tuesday that its flagship dairy brand ‘Nandini’ has collaborated with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the official dairy partner for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The IPL 2026 Twenty 20 tournament is scheduled to begin on March 28.The RCB, which enjoys a large global fan base, enters the IPL season as the defending champions after winning the IPL 2025 title.Announcing the par…