New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal said opening the innings with Virat Kohli in his debut IPL season gave him clarity on how to construct an innings, and reflected on the technical and mental adjustments that have shaped his career. Padikkal has been a key batter and has scored 412 runs in 13 matches for defending champions RCB sealing their spot in the 2026 IPL playoffs, and boasts an impressive strike rate of 173.11.”When I made my IPL debu…
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Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik said the team remains hungry for improvement despite already qualifying for the IPL 2026 playoffs, stressing that momentum heading into the knockout stage remains crucial ahead of Friday’s final league clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). While RCB have already booked a playoff berth, Karthik said the fixture still carries major importance because of the momentum factor heading into the Quali…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has cautioned against burdening teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with comparisons to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, stressing that the youngster’s challenges will be unique.Representing the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, left-handed opener Sooryavanshi has scored 579 runs in 13 matches and is leading the run-scoring charts with a staggering strike rate of 236.32.”What Vaibhav is doi…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik said the franchise’s supporters had embraced him like one of their own, adding that the bond with the franchise’s fan base played a critical part in shaping his journey.Karthik represented RCB in IPL 2025, before having his second stint with the side from 2022 to 2024. After ending his IPL playing career, Karthik made a seamless transition to being the side’s batting coach and mentor, as RCB won th…
Dharamshala, May 18 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer credited Virat Kohli and mentor Dinesh Karthik for helping him remain calm during his match-winning innings against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday.Iyer played a sensational unbeaten knock of 73 off 40 deliveries to power RCB to 222/4, a total that eventually helped the side secure a 23-run victory a…
Raipur, May 14 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Tim David underlined the physical and mental demands of Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 105, taking the defending champions to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 points table, saying that people don’t appreciate how fit one has to be to finish off a game.At the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Kohli returned to form after bagging consecutive ducks as he steered his team home in a chase of 193 in Raipur with an excelle…
Raipur, May 10 (IANS) Batting coach Dinesh Karthik has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to bounce back strongly against Mumbai Indians (MI), saying the team remains confident in its processes despite suffering two consecutive defeats in the tournament and will do its best to bring smiles to the fans’ faces. RCB will be playing their first match at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Sunday; however, despite a new ground, Karthik said the team atmosphere remains positive a…
Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s young all-rounder Jacob Bethell says observing seasoned campaigners like Virat Kohli has helped him grasp the nuances of chasing in T20 cricket, as the Englishman continues to grow into his role in the IPL. Now in his second season with the franchise, the 23-year-old reflected on his journey from Barbados to one of the biggest stages in world cricket. “I grew up in Barbados, always with a bat and ball. Around 10–12, I started taking it …
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has heaped rich praise on India’s charismatic batter and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women captain Smriti Mandhana, praising her leadership qualities and composure, while drawing comparisons with former India captain MS Dhoni.Speaking about Mandhana, Karthik described her as one of his favourite players, highlighting not just her batting ability but also the calm authority and freedom she brings as a leader. “The way she carries he…
Ahmedabad, May 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik said losing wickets at regular intervals despite a dominating start from opener Virat Kohli hurt the team’s chances as they went down by four wickets to Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium.RCB were bowled out for 155 in 19.2 overs after being put in to bat, a total that Gujarat Titans chased down comfortably in 15.5 overs, finishing at 158/6 with 25 balls to spare.Karthik lauded Virat K…