Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans can finally exhale as the franchise shares a positive update regarding captain Rajat Patidar’s injury. After missing the clash against Punjab Kings, here is the latest on his recovery and availability for the IPL 2026 business end.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) surprised fans during their high-octane clash against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala when Jitesh Sharma stepped out for the toss instead of the legendary Virat Kohli. Despite the absence of regular captain Rajat Patidar due to injury, the franchise has stuck to a long-term vision that keeps the official captaincy tag away from Kohli, relying instead on his natural leadership instincts to guide the team.
In a surprising turn of events ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 encounter against Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore announced Jitesh Sharma as their stand-in captain, replacing the injured Rajat Patidar. This decision has ignited a storm of protest among fans, many of whom believe veteran Virat Kohli should have been given the leadership reins.
Drawing a parallel to football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, former England captain Michael Vaughan explains why Virat Kohli’s meticulous approach to fitness and diet serves as the ultimate blueprint for longevity in modern cricket.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer is under intense scrutiny after another disappointing outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, sparking a wave of criticism from fans as his team's playoff hopes dwindle.
The Pakistan cricket team faces intense scrutiny following another lackluster batting display against Bangladesh, with former Test cricketer Faisal Iqbal leading the charge in questioning the team's mental toughness and the leadership of Babar Azam.
Bangladesh ended a gripping second day at the Sylhet Test in a commanding position, holding a 156-run lead over Pakistan with seven wickets still remaining in their second innings.
While legends like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma dominate the headlines with their batting records, former IPL champion Ambati Rayudu has made a bold claim by crowning Sunil Narine as the greatest player in the history of the Indian Premier League.
In a historic display of consistency, Virat Kohli has become the first player in IPL history to amass 5500 runs as an opener for a single franchise during a commanding performance against the Punjab Kings in Dharamsala.
As speculation mounts regarding the participation of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the 2027 ODI World Cup, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in, asserting that Kohli’s legendary career has already silenced all critics.
