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Virat Kohli to play for RCB in IPL till 2030, says franchise CEO

Virat Kohli to play for RCB in IPL till 2030, says franchise CEO

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 19, 2026 12:25 PM IST Virat Kohli’s association with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru isn’t coming to a close anytime soon. After a 17-year wait, Kohli and RCB achieved the double in the Indian Premier League, winning back-to-back titles in 2025 and 2026. And while the franchise’s ownership is set to change hands, Kohli’s relationship with RCB is expected to continue for at least another four years. “RCB and Virat are different sides of the same coin,” RCB Ceo Rajesh Menon said in an interaction with CNBC TV18. “He has been the constant factor for RCB throughout. We have not seen him not being part of RCB even if he moves out of his cricketing career. We have to figure out. “That said, next three to four years, I’m sure he’ll be playing…for at least four years. He is fit; the hunger never dies. You saw him this IPL season bring on the energy, runs, attitude….everything was there. Three to four years, absolutely no problem,” Menon added. There is one year remaining …

Gill, Sai, Buttler_ _ _ _Rabada, Siraj, Rashid: The glaring GT gap

Gill, Sai, Buttler_ _ _ _Rabada, Siraj, Rashid: The glaring GT gap

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Ever since they joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) fold in 2022, Gujarat Titans (GT) have built a reputation as one of the smartest, most methodical franchises in the league. They built their squad around a strong bowling attack, an efficient top-order and the right balance of experienced Indian and overseas players. Yet, when the dust settles on another season where they remained largely consistent before faltering in the final, GT will be left circling back to the same question they have been asking for a while now: how to build a middle-order that supports the opening duo? Much of the Titans’ identity in IPL 2026 again revolved around two names that have now become synonymous with the franchise: Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. Between them, they don’t just open the innings but also form the batting backbone. Gill finished with 732 runs, Sudharsan with 722, and the opposition targeted their wickets more than those of anyone else in the team. Yet, beyond them, the transition between consolidation to late-innings explosion remained GT’s most glaring …

Stuart Broad on GT’s tactics

Stuart Broad on GT’s tactics

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2 min readJun 1, 2026 07:03 PM IST Gujarat Titans slightly changed their batting order during the final against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Jos Buttler, who batted at number three for the franchise, was demoted to number four, and Nishant Sindhu came in to bat at three. “Buttler batted at 3 throughout the tournament. And then came the final, batting first, he moved down to bat at 4. I can’t get my head around why you changed the role in the final. Even AB de Villiers said it was a defensive move,” Broad said on the for the love of cricket YouTube channel. Analysing the move, Broad predicted that the change might have come because GT felt the wicket could improve for batting in the second innings. “Buttler dropping down was surprising as it’s not like he’s not exposed to the new ball, having opened so much for England. It does seem slightly curious. The only rationale behind the move was the think tank feeling the pitch was going to get better and have the …

RCB coach Andy Flower on difference between 2025 and 2026 IPL titles: More confidence now

RCB coach Andy Flower on difference between 2025 and 2026 IPL titles: More confidence now

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4 min readJun 1, 2026 06:07 PM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower had admitted there was a definite difference between their successive IPL title triumphs, saying in 2025 when they first lifted the trophy there was a lot of uncertainty and tension. Having won their first IPL title last year breaking the 18-year drought, RCB joined the likes of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians as the third team to win the tournament twice in succession. While their performances last season itself was wholesome, this season from the start to finish, they played like a team that knew how to overcome challenging phases and emerge victorious. Having taken charge of RCB ahead of the 2024 season when they made the play-offs after a stuttering start to the season, Flower said it is a culmination of all three seasons. “Definite differences between 2025 and 2026 campaigns. But I would also mention the 2024 season, because that was instrumental in setting our determination to do things a little bit differently. The very tough first …

‘We were probably 20-25 runs short’: GT’s Solanki after loss to RCB in IPL final | Cricket News

‘We were probably 20-25 runs short’: GT’s Solanki after loss to RCB in IPL final | Cricket News

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3 min readJun 1, 2026 09:14 AM IST Gujarat Titans’ (GT) Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki reflected on his side’s defeat in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, acknowledging that they fell short in key moments while also crediting Royal Challengers Bengaluru for executing better on the night. “First and foremost congratulations to RCB, as far as our campaign is concerned we’re immensely proud as a group of what what we’ve achieved, there’s no question we would have liked to have gone one step further, there are a lot of other teams that would have taken our place as well.” “That said, as far as the game today, I think we were probably 20-25 runs short, but it was exceptional to see the fight and the hunger the guys showed to bring that game to close to the finish. Had we got 25 and these are all ifs and buts, of course, the fact is that we’ve been beaten by a side today, and my most sort of prevalent thought is to congratulate …

Shubman Gill refuses to hide behind excuses after Gujarat Titans miss out on IPL 2026 trophy

Shubman Gill refuses to hide behind excuses after Gujarat Titans miss out on IPL 2026 trophy

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Although he was smiling, the look of disappointment was visible on Shubman Gill’s face as he made his way to the podium for the post-match presentation. The Gujarat Titans captain failed miserably with the bat as his side lost by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill looks on after GT’s defeat in the IPL 2026 final. (PTI) Speaking in the post-match presentation, Gill was straightforward and didn’t hide behind excuses. He started off by pointing out that reaching a total of 180 or 190 could have helped his bowlers defend the target. “Yes, definitely, if we would have gotten close to a 180 or 190, it would have been a good match,” he said. Also Read: Virat Kohli limps while running between wickets after smashing his fastest IPL fifty: ‘Don’t remember the last time…’ After Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bat, GT got off to a horrible start. Openers Sai Sudharsan (12) and Gill (10) departed early, and so did no. 3 batter Nishant SIndhu (20). Meanwhile, …

IPL Rollercoaster: Hazlewood’s counterpunch, Unsung Rasikh & King Kohli on a kill | Cricket News

IPL Rollercoaster: Hazlewood’s counterpunch, Unsung Rasikh & King Kohli on a kill | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli shed tears of joy when RCB won their maiden IPL title last year; this year he just broke into a satisfied smile. There was physical pain, but not mental agony, no cathartic release but simply the joy of retaining the crown. Last season, Kohli was prancing up and down the pitch, chewing his nails and pulling his hair out in tension when RCB defended 190 by mere six runs. This time, he knew fate was in his hands. The chase came with an odd stutter but Kohli’s belief was unwavering. He wrapped up the chase with a swirled six over long-on. Post match, that same night last May, he choked for words. This time, it was just like another night. He admitted: “I said it doesn’t feel like there’s the same pressure as we had last year. We topped the table and said we’re the best if we execute our plans. Just the skill-set, composure and maturity we had shown.” – Sandip G Xxx Punch, counterpunch Shubman Gill inflicted the first blow on …

How Virat Kohli and RCB defended the title

How Virat Kohli and RCB defended the title

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Synopsis: A Virat Kohli chasing masterclass leads RCB to second straight IPL win in Ahmedabad. For years, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) carried the tag of perennial underachievers in the IPL. Despite boasting some of the league’s finest batsmen, they never quite had the complete team needed to truly challenge for the crown. That changed dramatically after a stellar 2024 auction, where a shrewdly assembled, well-balanced squad addressed their long-standing weaknesses and sparked a sensational turnaround – culminating in a second consecutive IPL title, this team beating Gujarat Titans in the final on Sunday. The name ‘Rajat’ means silver in Hindi, but under Rajat Patidar’s captaincy, his achievements will be etched in gold whenever the history of the IPL is rewritten. The 32-year-old may be a quiet, unassuming personality off the field, but his leadership on it, both with the bat and in tactics, is now converting RCB from an underachieving unit into the team to beat. Less than 24 hours ago, another perennial underachiever – Paris Saint-Germain – won their second straight title. On Sunday, …

‘Injustice done to RCB fans’: DK Shivakumar slams IPL final venue, says Bengaluru was sidelined

‘Injustice done to RCB fans’: DK Shivakumar slams IPL final venue, says Bengaluru was sidelined

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful defence of their IPL title on Sunday was accompanied by political criticism in Karnataka, with Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar alleging that Bengaluru had been unfairly denied the opportunity to host the final. Amid RCB victory celebrations, Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar questions why IPL final wasn’t held in Bengaluru Powered by Virat Kohli’s fastest IPL half-century, RCB completed a comfortable chase of 156 to beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat and secured a second successive IPL crown. As celebrations broke out across Karnataka, Shivakumar said RCB fans in Bengaluru had missed out on witnessing the title triumph in their home city. “The RCB match was supposed to be held in Bengaluru. We have been wronged. Due to politics, they held it at a different venue. I won’t speak much on it,” Shivakumar said while reacting to the venue of the final. He was talking to reporters in Bengaluru, when he added, “RCB match should have been held in Bengaluru, injustice has been done to us,” …