‘Difficult to keep him out of Indian team’: Dinesh Karthik sends big message to selectors on star RCB batter | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Difficult to keep him out of Indian team’: Dinesh Karthik sends big message to selectors on star RCB batter | Cricket News – The Times of India

Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik said it could become difficult to keep Devdutt Padikkal out of the India team if he continues batting in the same way in the IPL, after his recent performances for the franchise.Padikkal played a key role in RCB’s win over Chennai Super Kings on…

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‘I’ve changed mentally and technically’: Padikkal reveals truth behind his T20 transformation | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘I’ve changed mentally and technically’: Padikkal reveals truth behind his T20 transformation | Cricket News – The Times of India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Devdutt Padikkal (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Devdutt Padikkal is no longer just the elegant timer of the ball; he’s evolving into a complete T20 force. Fresh off a blistering 61 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Padikkal, in an exclusive interview to TOI, opened up on the mental reset behind his…

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‘No words for Virat Kohli’: Rajat Patidar hails RCB star after emphatic win | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘No words for Virat Kohli’: Rajat Patidar hails RCB star after emphatic win | Cricket News – The Times of India

RCB’s Virat Kohli, left, and Rajat Patidar during the IPL 2026 opener. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off IPL 2026 in style, but skipper Rajat Patidar made it clear who stood at the heart of their dominant six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad — Virat Kohli.Chasing 202 at the M Chinnaswamy…

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Watch: Virat Kohli blows flying kiss to Anushka Sharma after RCB’s dominant win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Watch: Virat Kohli blows flying kiss to Anushka Sharma after RCB’s dominant win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: It was a night of dominance, emotion and a touch of romance as Virat Kohli lit up the IPL 2026 opener — both with the bat and a heartwarming gesture towards wife Anushka Sharma.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!After steering Royal Challengers…

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Virat Kohli spills truth: ‘I’ve always risked burnout, not being undercooked’ after RCB win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli spills truth: ‘I’ve always risked burnout, not being undercooked’ after RCB win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli once again showed why he is the heartbeat of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, steering his side to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 season opener on Saturday. The former India captain hit an unbeaten 38-ball 69 as RCB chased down 202 in just 15.4 overs at the M. Chinnaswamy…

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Defending champions Karnataka beat Mumbai; enter fourth straight semifinal | Cricket News – The Times of India

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Defending champions Karnataka beat Mumbai; enter fourth straight semifinal | Cricket News – The Times of India

Karnataka’s Devdutt Padikkal, right, and Karun Nair run between the wickets during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 first quarter-final cricket match between Mumbai and Karnataka, at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Karnataka advanced to the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the fourth season in a…

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Record! Devdutt Padikkal’s Karnataka script history, pull off unthinkable chase in Vijay Hazare Trophy opener | Cricket News – The Times of India

Record! Devdutt Padikkal’s Karnataka script history, pull off unthinkable chase in Vijay Hazare Trophy opener | Cricket News – The Times of India

Devdutt Padikkal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Karnataka created history in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Jharkhand on Wednesday with one of the greatest run chases ever seen in List-A cricket at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Karnataka reached a massive target of 413 runs with 15 balls still left in the chase and five…

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