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The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President Venkatesh Prasad and representatives of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) met Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara to discuss permission for hosting Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Avram Glazer, executive co-chairman of Manchester United, has reportedly submitted a bid to acquire Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women skipper Smriti Mandhana capped off a dream campaign by leading the Red and Gold franchise to their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, sealing the crown with a historic chase and a flurry of personal milestones. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s red-and-gold celebration rolled on as franchise icons Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers congratulated the RCB women’s team for clinching their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title.

Smriti Mandhana has enjoyed a remarkable couple of seasons, blending world-class batting performances with commercial success and major team triumphs. Mandhana was a key figure in India’s historic maiden Women’s Cricket World Cup title in 2025, finishing as one of the tournament’s top batters. Following her international heroics, Mandhana continued her success in franchise cricket. She captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their second Women’s Premier League title in February 2026. Financially, Mandhana has emerged as one of the most valuable cricketers in the women’s game. Here's a breakdown of her net worth.

Rajasthan Royals are set to become the first IPL franchise valued above $1 billion. Global private equity firms are aggressively targeting IPL teams as long-term assets. Royal Challengers Bengaluru could push IPL valuations close to the $2 billion mark.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released a 1,307-player RAPP sheet ahead of the Indian Premier League season, giving franchises a crucial resource to manage mid-season challenges. 

The Indian Premier League (IPL) stands as one of the world's most popular and lucrative T20 cricket tournaments, blending high-stakes cricket with celebrity glamour, massive corporate backing, and passionate fanbases. Since its inception in 2008, the franchises are owned by influential business tycoons, conglomerates, Bollywood stars, or investment groups. These owners not only invest heavily in player auctions, infrastructure and growth but also shape team strategies, branding, and long-term success. Heading into the 2026 season, the ownership landscape continues to evolve, featuring some of the wealthiest individuals and corporations in the world. Below is a comprehensive overview of all current 10 teams and their owners ahead of the IPL 2026 season:

Delhi Capitals ended Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s unbeaten run through a seven-wicket victory in their 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) game in Vadodara on Saturday.  

“Finished after 35?” It’s a question that has followed many great athletes as age begins to creep into conversations. For Virat Kohli, however, the numbers, trophies and match-winning moments tell a story that completely dismantles that narrative.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has matured from a celebrity-and-corporate-owned playground into a global sports-asset market where private equity, conglomerates and billionaire entrepreneurs trade stakes like media properties.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have raised concerns over certain “grey areas” related to responsibility and safety provisions before confirming M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as their home venue for the IPL 2026 season.

KSCA expects unconditional government approval for Chinnaswamy Stadium by the end of February. Venkatesh Prasad says RCB must engage directly with the government to resolve remaining grey areas. RCB’s insistence on clarity over organiser liability is delaying confirmation of their IPL 2026 home venue.

During a fan interaction event, a lifelong RCB supporter asked Mahendra Singh Dhoni about the historic triumph and how he felt witnessing it. 

After RCB's win over Gujarat Giants in a WPL 2026 match on Monday, Gautami Naik shared that she idolises Pandya, looks up to him and wishes to contribute to her side in the same way.   

Washington Sundar's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is currently under a cloud of uncertainty. After sustaining a side strain (rib injury) during the first ODI against New Zealand on January 11 in Vadodara, Sundar has been ruled out of the T20I series against the Kiwis and is undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). Reports indicate that Sundar's injury is more severe than initially thought, requiring time at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, and full recovery before the T20 World Cup 2026 is uncertain. With the T20 World Cup 2026 set to begin on February 7, 2026, the Indian selectors have a narrow window (until the January 31 deadline) to decide on a replacement if Sundar fails to recover on time. Here's a look at some contenders, who have done well in IPL as well as domestic cricket and could step up to replace unfit Washington Sundar in India's squad for T20 World Cup 2026:

Captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front as RCB chased down a target of 167 to wrap up their last WPL 2026 game of the Navi Mumbai leg comfortably with ten balls remaining.  

Cricket activities had been suspended at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru since June 4, 2025, following a tragic stampede during RCB's trophy celebrations that claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured.  

As the IPL 2026 starts in a few weeks, all franchises have finalised their overseas combinations by blending earlier-retained foreign players with new auction signings. Teams largely focused on balance, retaining proven match-winners while adding specialists to fill gaps in pace bowling, power-hitting, and all-round depth. Here is the list of every team's overseas players.

Shreyanka Patil took 5-23 and is now the youngest bowler to get a five-wicket haul in WPL, as RCB got on top of the points table after their 32-run victory over Gujarat Giants on Friday.