Royal Challengers Bengaluru play in the Indian Premier League, with home matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Rajat Patidar captains the side and Andy Flower is the head coach. The franchise has won the IPL title 2 times (2025, 2026).
The BCCI has announced that Vadodara and Mumbai will host the fifth Women's Premier League from January 14 to February 7, 2027. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Mumbai Indians in the opener, with 22 matches split between the two cities.
The WPL 2027 mini-auction in Kochi saw 25 players signed for ₹6.25 crore. UP Warriorz led the spending, while Mumbai Indians focused on low-cost squad depth and the five teams made contrasting choices.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says discussions on expanding the five-team Women’s Premier League will begin next year. At the 2027 auction, Australia captain Sophie Molineux was the top buy, joining UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru completed their WPL 2027 squad with base-price additions including Tejal Hasabnis, Vrinda Dinesh, Jess Jonassen and Chloe Tryon. Here is the full squad and a probable XI.
MS Dhoni has acknowledged Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s recent consistency compared with Chennai Super Kings, saying reputation on paper matters less than performance on the day. Speaking in Bengaluru, he also called for better fitness and clearer roles as CSK look toward IPL 2027.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar says the IPL helped shape his return to India after nearly four years away from international cricket. The 36-year-old fast bowler credited preparation, family support and a low-pressure approach after returning to the playing XI against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar went wicketless for 49 runs in four overs on his India return against New Zealand, with Dinesh Karthik pointing to two uncharacteristic no-balls while urging perspective after the seamer’s long international absence.
Ravi Shastri says Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience makes his India T20I recall an obvious choice ahead of the five-match New Zealand series beginning October 22. The 36-year-old pacer returns to the national setup after nearly four years away.
Joburg Super Kings have appointed South African fast-bowling legend Allan Donald as their bowling coach ahead of SA20 2027. Donald will join head coach Albie Morkel’s staff as the franchise reshapes its coaching group for the upcoming season.
Ravichandran Ashwin says Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India comeback is the reward for consistent performances, not something the experienced pacer chased. The 36-year-old has returned to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series after impressive IPL campaigns.
India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak has highlighted experience and consistent IPL performances as key factors behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s recall to the T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand series. The veteran fast bowler last represented India in November 2022.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has earned a surprise India T20I recall after nearly four years, with the 36-year-old named in the squad for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand.
