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IPL breakout star Praful Hinge is preparing for his India 'A' debut against Australia 'A' in Puducherry by sticking to a simple mantra: focus on the present, bowl one ball at a time and adapt quickly to red-ball conditions

Punjab Kings spinner Praveen Dubey is determined to make his next IPL opportunity count after years of limited chances. Drawing on lessons from Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal, Dubey has focused on development, wicket-taking and improving his batting

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he is content with life outside the Indian team and now plays purely for his love of cricket. He also credited the IPL, Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri and his family for shaping his career and mindset.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has become the world's first cricket franchise to cross $300 million in brand valuation, according to Houlihan Lokey's 2026 study. Driven by massive digital growth and landmark acquisition deals, the IPL's total business value reached $20.6 billion

Sanju Samson revealed that leaving Rajasthan Royals after a decade was the hardest decision of his career. However, his strong bond with MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad ensured a smooth transition to his new franchise, Chennai Super Kings

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik hailed 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as one of cricket's toughest batters to bowl to, following the teenager's record-breaking IPL 2026 season and subsequent maiden national call-up for the tour of Ireland and England

Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi called his India T20 squad selection the biggest step of his career after a stellar IPL 2026 season. The 15-year-old could become India’s youngest international cricketer if he debuts in Ireland or England

Karnataka pacer Vyshak Vijaykumar has backed Shreyas Iyer to succeed as India's full-time T20I captain in England. Vyshak praised the PBKS skipper's elite man-management skills, maturity, and ability to handle pressure during high-scoring IPL matches

BCCI has arranged for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s father to join him in Sri Lanka ahead of the India A 50-over tri-series, with the option for his parents to accompany him on upcoming tours to the UK and Ireland, says Secretary Devajit Saikia.

India cricket chief selector Ajit Agarkar has appointed Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain, citing his IPL leadership experience. Suryakumar Yadav, despite leading India to the World Cup title, has been omitted due to form concerns and long-term planning

Former India selector Devang Gandhi has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for an India T20I debut after his standout IPL 2026 and U19 World Cup performances. Gandhi praised his technique, temperament and adaptability, calling him a “mind-boggling” talent.

Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey has spoken about his maiden India call-up for the Afghanistan series in Tests and ODIs, calling it a dream-like moment. He reflected on learning the news unexpectedly and his excitement to share the dressing room with senior players.

Pandya gave a complete all-round performance, he scored 226 runs with the bat and picked 14 scalps in this season

Dinesh Karthik praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s squad depth, leadership and composure after their IPL title win against Gujarat Titans. He highlighted Virat Kohli’s solidity under pressure, Rajat Patidar’s calm captaincy and the team’s effective use of strong backups throughout the season.

Rajat Patidar credited confidence, planning and collective effort after Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained the IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. The skipper also praised Virat Kohli's leadership qualities and highlighted the team's strong mindset throughout the campaign.

Virat Kohli praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maturity, balance and collective effort after the franchise secured its second consecutive IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. Kohli said confidence, composure and contributions from across the squad were key factors.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans, sparking jubilant celebrations across Karnataka. Political leaders including CM-designate D.K. Shivakumar, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, and former CM Siddaramaiah hailed the team’s triumph.

Virat Kohli praised Royal Challengers Bangalore’s balanced squad after their maiden IPL title win in Ahmedabad. He highlighted the team’s depth, world-class bowling, and collective performances, saying the victory reflected maturity, composure, and belief across the group

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and a disciplined bowling effort powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, securing a second consecutive IPL title in commanding fashion

RCB and Gujarat Titans will clash in the IPL 2026 final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, with a reserve day in place in case of rain. If both days are washed out, RCB would be crowned champions based on league standings.