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Chris Gayle narrated the story of how RCB approached to sign him in the 2011 IPL season. (FIle)

'I was at a nightclub in Jamaica when Vijay Mallya and Anil Kumble called..': Chris Gayle recalls story of RCB signing in 2011

September 09, 2025 11:42 am

All had seemed lost for Chris Gayle in 2011 until a surprise call from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's then-owner Vijay Mallya and team mentor Anil Kumble's phone call reignited his IPL hopes.

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'We will never be able to move on from June 4th': After Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma and Krunal Pandya open up on RCB victory parade stampede

September 05, 2025 9:51 pm

Earlier this week, RCB's talisman Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar had also opened up about the tragedy.

Kohli's statement, which has been released through the franchise itself, comes just under a week after RCB put out its own first statement in three months. (Sportzpics)

After RCB, Virat Kohli breaks silence on Bengaluru victory parade stampede three months after tragedy

September 03, 2025 9:00 pm

Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar put out statements that were released by RCB on social media.

India's Jitesh Sharma plays a shot during the fourth T20 cricket match between Australia and India in Raipur, India, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Asia Cup 2025: ‘I want to represent India but don't want to...’ – What RCB’s finisher Jitesh Sharma told mentor Dinesh Karthik

September 02, 2025 3:09 pm

RCB vice-captain Jitesh Sharma has been named in the Indian T20I side for the Asia Cup along with Sanju Samson as wicket-keeper.

RCB won their first IPL title under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar. (Sportzpics/IPL)

How Virat Kohli reacted to Rajat Patidar's appointment as captain and why RCB paid Rs 11 crore for Jitesh Sharma

August 30, 2025 10:09 pm

On a non-match day during the India-England series, The Indian Express caught up RCB's cricket director Mo Babot to stack up the details of Bangalore's 2025 heist.

Kevin Pietersen (L) and Ambati Rayudu (R) during the IPL 2024 final. (X)

'He played for RCB and did not do anything': Ambati Rayudu recalls Kevin Pietersen's 'joker' comment from IPL 2024 final

August 19, 2025 9:03 am

A former Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians batter, Ambati Rayudu, said he could have questioned Pietersen's IPL contributions while featuring for Royal Challengers Bengaluru if required.

Allotted Rajat Patidar’s old number, Jharkhand man says he fielded calls from Kohli, AB de Villiers

Allotted Rajat Patidar’s old number, Chhattisgarh man says he fielded calls from Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers

August 11, 2025 8:24 am

Though the euphoria of speaking on the phone to global figures, something millions can only dream of, was short-lived, Khemraj was “happy” to speak to “King Kohli”, declaring that he was “big RCB fan”.

The Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is scheduled to host the World Cup opener on September 30 and one of the semifinals, is also in line to host the final if Pakistan doesn’t qualify for the title clash. (Sportzpics)

Uncertainty looms over Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting Women’s World Cup games; local authorities yet to give nod

August 08, 2025 7:37 pm

Board gives time till Saturday to get permission to host the opening game, league fixtures, a semifinal and potentially the final.

CAT order on Bengaluru stampede: State govt, RCB, suspended IPS officer make submissions in Karnataka HC

July 18, 2025 8:54 am

Appearing on behalf of the Karnataka government, Senior Advocate P S Rajagopal argued that the Central Administrative Tribunal had gone into a fact-finding exercise which it was not authorised or warranted to go into, and then absolved the police officers and granted them relief.

Karnataka govt blames RCB for stampede in report to high court, cites video clip featuring Virat Kohli

July 18, 2025 5:03 am

The Karnataka government report said that RCB, "unilaterally and without consultation/permission" from the Bangalore city police, posted on social media about free entry for people at the IPL victory celebration.

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Shreyas Gopal takes 'dream' hat-trick in rain-hit tie as RCB knocked out of IPL

May 01, 2019 10:35 am

Shreyas Gopal took a memorable hat-trick in a five overs a side contest between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals that was eventually called off due to intermittent rain.

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Ashish Nehra, Michael Hussey shine as CSK beat RCB to reach IPL final

May 23, 2015 1:33 am

CSK beat RCB by 3 wickets in Qualifier 2 to book a spot in IPL final against MI.

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Anushka Sharma's IPL tour continues

May 21, 2015 1:29 am

Anushka Sharma continued her IPL tour as she reached Pune where Virat Kohli's RCB beat RR in eliminator.

IPL 8: MI, RCB march into play-offs

May 18, 2015 12:20 am

MI, RCB needed to win their last league games to register themselves for the play-offs and they did so somehow.

Anushka Sharma cheers for 'boyfriend' Virat Kohli's RCB

May 18, 2015 3:19 pm

Anushka Sharma has been a regular visitor to the Chinaswamy Stadium and was also seen on Sunday.

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IPL 8: After rain, KXIP inflict pain on RCB

May 14, 2015 1:43 am

The rain reduced the match to a 10-over-a-side contest which was sealed by KXIP in Mohali on Wednesday.

AB de Villiers too good for MI; CSK top table after win over RR

May 11, 2015 1:47 am

AB de Villiers smashes 59-ball 133* as RCB beat MI; CSK top table after 12-run win over RR.

Chris Gayle powers RCB to their biggest IPL win

May 07, 2015 1:11 am

Gayle's 117, Strac's 4/15 and Aravind's 4/26 power RCB to 138-run win over KXIP.

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CSK top table after fighting win against RCB; KKR humble SRH

May 05, 2015 1:02 am

CSK top table after beating RCB while KKR returning to winning ways by beating SRH.

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Sarfaraz Khan thrills before RCB, RR share points after washout

April 30, 2015 1:19 am

Sarfaraz Khan's 21-ball 45 goes in vain as rain doesn't allow in second innings with RR chasing 201.

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