In a major setback to the police and the State government, the High Court of Karnataka on June 12 ordered the release on bail of four representatives of Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) and DNA Networks Pvt. Ltd., who were arrested in the wee hours of June 6 in connection with the June 4 stampede outside M. … Read more
The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman. At USD 16.8 million, the IPL is only behind NFL (USD 36.8 million) in terms of per-match value but needs … Read more
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is comfortable with his decision to leave the Indian Premier League (IPL) following the India-Pakistan clashes last month regardless of any repercussions, the 35-year-old said. The IPL was suspended on May 9 in the wake of hostilities between the two. It resumed on May 17 after the nuclear-armed neighbours agreed … Read more
The Cubbon Park Police on Thursday registered an FIR against Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, DNA Entertainment Pvt Ltd, an event management company, and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), charging them for culpable homicide among other serious indictments. Based on the complaint filed by Girish A. K., Police Inspector of Cubbon Park Station, … Read more
After clinching their maiden IPL title yesterday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) brand value is expected to see a 25- 30 per cent surge, say analysts. According to a story published in The Hindu Businessline, the team’s valuation had already jumped 67 per cent in 2024 to $117 million, ranking third among IPL franchises. RCB’s brand … Read more
It wasn’t just the Chennai Super Kings’ talisman M. S. Dhoni who faced a momentous question on May 25. CSK and Gujarat Titans were playing their final IPL group-stage match that day, and as has become tradition in recent years, the world awaited Dhoni’s word on his future. Trusha’s heart raced — not from nerves, … Read more
It had started to feel as though Virat Kohli was chasing a shadow that kept moving out of his reach. Kohli, at 36, had done the miles. The body had felt the wear, but the mind remained tuned to the rhythm of competition. He trained, he ran, he watched, he learned. He lost. He came … Read more
After years of toil, there were tears of joy. Seventeen years. 6,255 days. 286 games. At long last, Royal Challengers Bengaluru broke its title jinx and lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, sending players, fans and an entire city into rapturous celebration. The women’s team had already won the Women’s Premier League title. A … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday rued the preparatory lapses that marred Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL-winning celebrations and led to the death of 11 people outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The celebratory mood in the city turned sombre a day after RCB ended its 18-year wait for an IPL title. … Read more
Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday won the award for the most sixes hit by a batter during the Indian Premier League 2025 season. Shreyas Iyer, captain of runner-up side Punjab Kings, was in contention to take the honour but was dismissed for one run in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Shreyas … Read more