IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominates, wins top honors following record-breaking campaign

IANS | June 1, 2026 1:12 AM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) While Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name into history by securing their second consecutive IPL title after defeating Gujarat Titans in a thrilling five-wicket final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, it was Rajasthan Royals' teenage phenom Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who stole the show at the post-match presentation, sweeping the major individual awards of IPL 2026 after a truly unforgettable season.

IPL 2026: ‘Grateful to have won 5 trophies in 11 years, pretty special for me,’ says Krunal after RCB’s title win

IANS | June 1, 2026 12:58 AM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya described the franchise's successful IPL title defence as a reward for years of patience and planning, while also celebrating his own milestone of winning a fifth IPL trophy.

IPL 2026: If we’d have gotten 180‑190, it’d have been a good match, says GT skipper Gill

IANS | June 1, 2026 12:52 AM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill admitted his side fell short of making a big score in the IPL 2026 final, conceding that a bigger total could have changed the complexion of the contest, where they lost by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

IPL 2026: Patidar praises RCB's faith after back-to-back IPL titles as Kohli leads Ahmedabad victory

IANS | June 1, 2026 12:47 AM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Rajat Patidar struggled to find the right words after he led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second consecutive IPL title on Sunday. He said the achievement felt surreal and was something he had never imagined when he joined the franchise.

When the noise got louder, Kohli batted harder!

IANS | June 1, 2026 12:36 AM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) There is perhaps no modern cricketer who has lived under the spotlight quite like Virat Kohli. Every dip in form sparks debate. Every public statement becomes a headline. Every silence invites questions.

'Proved you can sustain it': Tendulkar lauds RCB after historic IPL 2026 title win

IANS | June 1, 2026 12:26 AM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on their successful IPL title defence, praising the franchise for overcoming one of the toughest challenges in sport, sustaining success after reaching the top.

IPL 2026: Seamers brilliance, Kohli’s unbeaten 75 helps RCB defend their title (2nd Ld)

IANS | June 1, 2026 12:13 AM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Riding on Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 and a disciplined display from their seamers, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL crown with a five‑wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final at a packed Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

‘What was that celebration from Virat?’ Social media abuzz after RCB’s IPL triumph

IANS | June 1, 2026 12:08 AM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Moments after guiding the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second IPL title on Sunday, star batter Virat Kohli left fans intrigued with a unique celebration that quickly became the talk of social media.

IPL 2026: ‘Don’t need to step up every time, there are guys all around who can win,’ says Kohli after RCB’s title win

IANS | June 1, 2026 12:04 AM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Virat Kohli believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful IPL title defence was built on conviction rather than pressure, with the defending champions trusting their strengths throughout a campaign that ended with a commanding victory over Gujarat Titans in the final.

Nepal govt in damage-control mode as PM Balendra Shah's remarks draw controversy

IANS | June 1, 2026 12:01 AM

Kathmandu, June 1 (IANS) Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks regarding the South Asian country also encroaching on Indian territory were related to "cross-border occupation" and encroachment in the no-man's land along the border with India.