The way Patidar leads is similar to Dhoni and Rohit: Saba Karim

IANS | June 1, 2026 2:21 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s back‑to‑back IPL title wins have drawn high praise from former India cricketers, with Saba Karim equating skipper Rajat Patidar’s leadership to that of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB lifted their second consecutive IPL title after beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets.

Jabalpur Royal Lions name squad for MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026

IANS | June 1, 2026 2:01 PM

Jabalpur, June 1 (IANS) Jabalpur Royal Lions have revealed their squad for the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026. The team features seasoned players like Punit Datey, as well as key figures such as Ajay Rohera and Mihir Hirwani, enhancing the team's strength and versatility.

Kohli knows how to pace a chase right through the innings and finish it off: de Villiers

IANS | June 1, 2026 1:57 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting stalwart AB de Villiers hailed Virat Kohli’s match‑winning knock of 75 not out in the IPL 2026 final, saying the talismanic batter ‘knows how to pace a chase right through the innings and finish it off,’ as the side clinched their second successive title with a five‑wicket win over Gujarat Titans.

Kohli urges young cricketers to 'work behind the scenes' to make an 'impact on the field'

IANS | June 1, 2026 1:54 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) After helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend their IPL crown, veteran batter Virat Kohli reflected on the evolution of his batting, the demands of modern T20 cricket and the lessons he hopes the next generation of Indian cricketers can take from his journey as he urged the up-and-coming cricketers to read the game well and play according to the demands and situation.

He likes to be a star, not a superstar: DK hails RCB skipper Patidar's 'calming influence'

IANS | June 1, 2026 1:48 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) After Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second successive IPL title with a five‑wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik praised skipper Rajat Patidar’s calmness, saying that bowlers tend to thrive when they have a captain like him leading the side.