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Yashasvi Jaiswal

Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Sanju Samson (C) (W)

Riyan Parag

Dhruv Jurel

Rovman Powell

Ravichandran Ashwin

Trent Boult

Avesh Khan

Sandeep Sharma

Yuzvendra Chahal

Bangalore

Virat Kohli

Faf du Plessis (C)

Glenn Maxwell

Rajat Patidar

Cameron Green

Dinesh Karthik (W)

Mahipal Lomror

Yash Dayal

Karn Sharma

Mohammed Siraj

Lockie Ferguson

Abhinandan Singh

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh

Devdutt Babunu Padikkal

Jacob Graham Bethell

Jacob Andrew Duffy

Jitesh Mohan Sharma

Jordan Matthew Cox

Josh Reginald Hazlewood

Kanishk Chouhan

Krunal Himanshu Pandya

Mangesh Yadav

Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara

Philip Dean Salt

Rajat Manohar Patidar

Rasikh Salam Dar

Romario Shepherd

Satvik Deswal

Suyash Sharma

Swapnil K Singh

Timothy Hays David

Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer

Vicky Kanhaiya Ostwal

Adam Fraser Milne

Aman Rao Perala

Brijesh Sharma

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Donovan Ferreira

Jofra Chioke Archer

Kuldeep Rampal Sen

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Nandre Burger

Ravi Bishnoi

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Ravi Singh

Samuel Matthew Curran

Shimron Odilon Hetmyer

Shubham Badriprasad Dubey

Sushant Samirkumar Mishra

Tushar Uday Deshpande

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vignesh Puthur

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

Yash Raj Punja

Yudhvir Singh Charak

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Indian Premier League March 2024

Dinesh Karthik thanked Royal Challengers Bengaluru fanbase for his comeback to India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad. Karthik has played his last IPL game.

Dinesh Karthik walks back to the dressing room after losing his wicket (Getty Images)

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'I sometimes think I was picked for 2022 World Cup because of RCB fans': Dinesh Karthik thanks franchise' fanbase for his comeback at age of 37

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Graeme Swann EXCLUSIVE: RCB are one of the favorites to win IPL 2025

Avesh Khan downplayed the controversy around the third umpire's call to reverse the on-field umpires' decision and give Dinesh Karthik not out.

Ultraedge shows spike as ball passes Dinesh Karthik's bat; Avesh Khan celebrates a wicket (Screengrab: X, Getty Images)

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Avesh Khan reacts to Dinesh Karthik's controversial lbw decision reversal, says 'When it was show on the big screen...'

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayudu indirectly trolls RCB after they lost do-or-die clash against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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WATCH - CSK & RCB Rift? Ambati Rayudu joins Chennai fans to troll Bengaluru after loss vs Rajasthan Royals

Dinesh Karthik played his last IPL match against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium in 2024. Karthik scored 11 runs, took one catch and affected one stumping in his last IPL outing.

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RCB coach Andy Flower speaks on Dinesh Karthik's retirement plans, says 'he likes idea of coaching'

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru player AB de Villiers expressed his pain after RCB's heartbreaking exit from Eliminator after loss against RR.

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'All hope seemed lost': Heartbroken AB de Villiers expresses pain after RCB loss against RR in Eliminator

After winning six matches on the trot, Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their IPL 2024 campaign after losing Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals.

Virat Kohli Hugging Dinesh Karthik (Credits X)

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WATCH - Virat Kohli and RCB players get emotional in dressing room after loss vs RR in Eliminator

Former Chennai Super Kings player Ambati Rayudu slammed RCB. He said that aggressive celebrations and beating CSK won't win you IPL trophies.

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'Won't win IPL trophy just by beating CSK': Chennai Super Kings Legend makes blunt remark on RCB's loss against RR in Eliminator

Rajasthan Royals picked up a four-wicket win against Royal Challenges Bengaluru in the Eliminator of the IPL 2024. Rovman Powell said the situation vs RCB was not difficult.

Virat Kohli congratulating Rovman Powell after win (Getty)

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RR vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals star makes bold remark after beating Bengaluru in Eliminator, says 'wasn't that difficult'

Veteran player Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he was unable to move his body really well in start of the season after RR's win over RCB in Eliminator.

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'Felt my body wasn't moving': RR's match-winner makes stunning revelation after beating RCB in Eliminator

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Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

The three matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely to be played in closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium because of municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. Local police have told the BCCI that they will not be able to provide enough security for the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz match scheduled on election day.


Three WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators.

WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators due to local elections.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana with WPL Trophy 

Explained: Why some of WPL 2026 matches likely to be played without spectators

Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine combined to hand Gujarat Giants (GG) a 10-run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in their Women's Premier League 2026 clash 

Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine remained the architects of Giants' victory

Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Gardner-Devine's all-round show helps GG edge UPW by 10 runs 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

Basketball

Dillon Brooks unloaded on NBA officials after picking up his league-leading 12th technical foul, claiming referees punish him for his reputation rather than his actions.



Dillon Brooks blasts referees after receiving another technical foul in Suns’ win.

Suns forward admits most of his technicals are deserved but feels targeted due to his image.

Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the New York Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.  The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107.

Dillon Brooks blasts NBA officials following fine for on-court conduct

Anthony Edwards heaped praise on Jaden McDaniels after the Timberwolves edged the Spurs, highlighting his game-winning defensive impact.

Anthony Edwards calls Jaden McDaniels his favorite NBA player after clutch defensive display vs Spurs.

McDaniels’ late block seals narrow Timberwolves win in final minutes.

Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 11, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Anthony Edwards heaps praise on Jaden McDaniels after game-winning defense

Rui Hachimura is set to return from injury for the LA Lakers against the Sacramento Kings, providing a major boost despite an expected minutes restriction.


Rui Hachimura cleared to return after missing six games with a calf strain, likely to come off the bench.

JJ Redick calls Hachimura the Lakers’ best catch-and-shoot option as his comeback nears.

Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 9, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Hachimura injury update: Lakers star all set to comeback after missing six games

Football

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticised Kylian Mbappé for refusing a guard of honour after Barça’s Spanish Super Cup win over Real Madrid.

Joan Laporta calls out Kylian Mbappé over sportsmanship following Barcelona’s Super Cup triumph.

Mbappé struggled to make an impact off the bench in the final after returning from injury.

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is pictured with their runners up medal walking away from the Spanish Super Cup following the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium

Joan Laporta LAMBASTS Kylian Mbappe for refusing guard of honour to Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo is one goal away from becoming Al-Nassr’s most prolific foreign scorer ahead of their Saudi Pro League showdown with Al-Hilal.


Cristiano Ronaldo can equal Abderrazak Hamdallah’s Al-Nassr foreign goalscoring record with a goal against Al-Hilal.

The Al-Nassr captain leads the Saudi Pro League scoring charts with 14 goals this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr celebrates after scoring his team's first goal, equalling the record 115 goals scored by Abderrazak Hamdallah during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr at Kingdom Arena

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'I sometimes think I was picked for 2022 World Cup because of RCB fans': Dinesh Karthik thanks franchise' fanbase for his comeback at age of 37

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Avesh Khan reacts to Dinesh Karthik's controversial lbw decision reversal, says 'When it was show on the big screen...'