Who is Mangesh Yadav? The newly signed RCB pacer is a left-arm fast-bowling allrounder from Madhya Pradesh whose rise through state cricket, strong ties with Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer, and standout performances in the MP T20 League earned him a ₹5.2 crore deal at the IPL 2026 auction. Mangesh was one of the standout […]
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The RCB IPL 2026 squad enters the new season with continuity, depth, and a few smart upgrades aimed at defending their title. After retaining 17 players before the auction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru focused on role-specific reinforcements rather than overhauling their core. The headline addition was Venkatesh Iyer for INR 7 crore, a move that strengthens […]
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The IPL 2026 squads will be finalised at the IPL 2026 auction, where all ten franchises complete their team lists ahead of the new season. With retentions and releases already confirmed before the auction, attention now turns to the players each side adds to shape their final combination. The IPL 2026 team list for every […]
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Adar Poonawalla has publicly confirmed his intention to bid for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, signalling a major escalation in the franchise’s potential sale ahead of the IPL 2026 season. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Poonawalla said he would be putting in a “strong and competitive bid” for RCB over the coming months, […]
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s unbeaten run in the Women’s Premier League 2026 has thrown up several standout performances, but few have been as striking as the impact made by Sayali Satghare. The 25-year-old all-rounder has scripted a rare record in her very first season with RCB, underlining why the franchise trusted her in a pressure role. […]
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The latest Pooja Vastrakar injury update came from RCB head coach Malolan Rangarajan after RCB sneaked past Mumbai Indians in the opening game of WPL 2026. In a major blow to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) camp, Indian pace spearhead Pooja Vastrakar has been sidelined for the opening stages of WPL 2026. The news comes […]
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Nadine de Klerk created the Ellyse Perry magic in her absence with a stunning all-round show to help RCB shock Mumbai Indians in the death overs in the MI vs RCB WPL 2026 Match 1 Tonight on January 9, 2026. WPL 2026 • Match Summary MI vs RCB — WPL 2026 Opener (Night Game) Mumbai […]
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Explaining why is Georgia Voll not playing tonight in the MI vs RCB WPL 2026 opener RCB playing XI for the WPL 2026 opener against Mumbai Indians threw up a surprise at the toss. Georgia Voll, who was widely expected to open alongside Smriti Mandhana, was left out of RCB XI for the MI vs […]
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RCB are faced with a conundrum ahead of WPL 2026: Who opens the batting with Smriti Mandhana and who replaces Ellyse Perry at No.3? One of the most important selection calls Royal Challengers Bengaluru must make in WPL 2026 is who opens the batting alongside Smriti Mandhana. Why Ellyse Perry won’t play WPL 2026 for […]
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The biggest question surrounding Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of WPL 2026 is simple and unavoidable: why Ellyse Perry won’t play WPL 2026 for RCB, despite being retained and remaining one of the league’s most influential players. Perry’s withdrawal has reshaped RCB’s squad balance, batting structure, and leadership dynamics, making her absence the defining storyline of […]
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