TOI’s IPL team of the season: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi-Virat Kohli at the top; Rajat Patidar named captain | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) IPL-2026 was a season of extremes. A 15-year-old rewrote batting records as if they were practice drills, Virat Kohli discovered new gears at 37 and Rajat Patidar joined an exclusive club of captains with back-to-back titles. Batters routinely made 200-plus totals look inadequate, yet a handful…

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli and RCB dressing Room roars after Mo Bobat’s bold ‘three in a row’ prediction – Watch | Cricket News

Virat Kohli dances after Mo Bobat’s ‘three in a row’ statement (Image: X/RCB) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dressing room erupted in celebration after Director of Cricket Mo Bobat made a bold prediction following the franchise’s historic back-to-back IPL title triumph.After RCB defeated Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final on May 31, Bobat addressed the squad…

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Rajat Patidar gives Krunal Pandya the ultimate ‘Aura’ tribute after RCB’s title win | Cricket News

Rajat Patidar’s AURA post for Krunal Pandya (Image: Rajat Patidar/Instagram) RCB’s back-to-back IPL title triumph was built on complete team dominance, and Krunal Pandya once again proved why he remains one of the franchise’s most valuable players. Following the historic campaign, captain Rajat Patidar made sure to acknowledge the all-rounder’s contribution with a cool Instagram…

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Only three players have achieved this rare IPL three-peat – and two are from RCB | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday lifted their second Indian Premier League title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The victory saw several records being created, including RCB becoming only the third franchise in IPL history to successfully defend their title after Chennai Super…

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Norway Chess: R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh back to winning ways; Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen share bottom spots despite wins | Chess News

R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, D Gukesh, and Magnus Carlsen (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the 2026 Norway Chess, which is currently in its 14th edition, if someone had told you that halfway down the line, reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen would be…

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Watch: Aryna Sabalenka channels Michael Jackson’s moonwalk after win over Osaka | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka combined power, precision and personality as she defeated former champion Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to book her place in the quarter-finals of the French Open. The Belarusian star not only delivered a commanding performance on Court Philippe-Chatrier but also stole the spotlight with a memorable…

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‘People think I love to hit every ball, but …’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s answer after R Ashwin’s tease goes viral | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was at his destructive best throughout IPL 2026, dispatching some of the world’s leading bowlers into the stands with ease. Known for his fearless approach and explosive strokeplay, the teenager consistently kept the scoreboard moving at a breathtaking pace while leaving bowlers struggling to…

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‘What a player’: England football captain Harry Kane’s special post for Virat Kohli and RCB | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful IPL title defence drew praise from across the sporting world, with England football captain Harry Kane joining the chorus of congratulatory messages after RCB’s triumph over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Kane took to Instagram Stories to applaud Virat Kohli and RCB following their five-wicket victory at…

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