India’s leg-spinner Asha Sobhana attributes her recent international debut and cricketing turnaround to her experience in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and her time with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). She credits the WPL and RCB for providing her with the platform and confidence to reach the international level.
Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Yash Dayal credits getting hit for five consecutive sixes by Rinku Singh in IPL 2023 as a catalyst for his growth as a cricketer and a person. The incident, which occurred while Dayal was playing for the Gujarat Titans, led to his release from the side and subsequent acquisition by RCB for a substantial sum. Dayal has emerged as a key bowler for RCB, topping their wicket-taking charts with 15 scalps, including a crucial performance in their playoff qualification match against Chennai Super Kings. Reflecting on the incident, Dayal acknowledges that it taught him valuable lessons about preparation, resilience, and handling setbacks. Despite his initial struggles, he expresses his gratitude for the support he received from the RCB franchise and his delight at being a part of the team.
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s impressive turnaround in the second half of the IPL 2024 season has sent a warning to the Kolkata Knight Riders, who are wary of facing the resurgent team in the final. Former India pacer Varun Aaron believes that RCB’s momentum and belief make them a formidable opponent, and KKR would prefer to avoid them in the title match.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently posted a cryptic message on Instagram, which fans interpreted as a display of support for RCB’s Virat Kohli. She posted a note titled, ‘I wanna see you win’, which received over 500,000 likes and 3,000 comments. On a previous chat show, Samantha expressed her admiration for Kohli’s dedication and grit. She is set to star in Raj & DK’s upcoming web series ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ alongside Varun Dhawan.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. RCB, after a dismal start, have won six consecutive matches and are in red-hot form, while RR have lost four in a row. The match promises to be a close contest with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) face a daunting task as they take on a formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday. Despite scraping into the playoffs, RCB have gained an edge over RR with their impressive six-match winning streak, while RR have suffered four consecutive losses. The key battle in this clash will be between Yuzvendra Chahal and Virat Kohli, who has been RCB’s driving force this season. Kohli’s resurgence, along with strong support from Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, and Dinesh Karthik, poses a significant threat to RR’s weak batting lineup, which lacks the firepower of Jos Buttler. While RR boasts an experienced bowling attack led by Chahal, Ashwin, and Boult, RCB’s bowlers, including Siraj, Dayal, and Ferguson, are brimming with confidence after their successful defense against CSK.
Legendary Pakistan seamer Wasim Akram has thrown his support behind under-fire Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, predicting that he will play a crucial role in helping the team reach the IPL 2024 playoffs. Despite a disappointing season with the bat, Maxwell’s cameo knock against CSK in a crucial match showcased his potential. Akram believes in Maxwell’s ability to rise to the occasion and deliver on the big stage.
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Will Jacks shared his experiences playing alongside Virat Kohli, describing the Indian star’s immense popularity and aura. Jacks, who played a key role in RCB’s turnaround in IPL 2024, said Kohli’s presence is unmatched even to that of a footballer in England. The Englishman also revealed Kohli’s on-field advice during their match-winning partnership against Gujarat Titans. Despite missing the playoffs due to international commitments, Jacks praised RCB’s passionate fanbase and expressed his surprise at their incredible support.
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has criticized Virat Kohli’s persistent involvement with the umpires during the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s match against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Kohli, who was not the captain on the field, was frequently seen engaging in conversations with the officials, an act that drew Hayden’s disapproval.
In a post-match banter on air, former CSK player Ambati Rayudu took a cheeky dig at RCB, saying they should be given one of CSK’s IPL trophies to parade in the streets after the thrilling win against Chennai. Former RCB fast bowler Varun Aaron came up with a savage response, saying Rayudu couldn’t digest the fact that RCB knocked out CSK and secured a berth in the playoffs.
