IPL 2026: ‘He’s not doing anything’- Alastair Cook wants Jacob Bethell to quit RCB mid-season | Cricket News

RCB’s Jacob Bethell (PTI) Former England captain Alastair Cook has suggested that young batter Jacob Bethell should seriously consider cutting short his Indian Premier League stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and return to county cricket with Warwickshire, arguing that the youngster is losing valuable development time on the bench.Bethell, who impressed heavily during the recently…

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IPL 2026: Defending champions RCB begin title defence against SRH at Chinnaswamy | Cricket News

Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) BENGALURU: Until June 3, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried the tag of underachievers — a team that spent 17 previous seasons chasing an elusive trophy. On a muggy night in Ahmedabad, that narrative finally shifted. Built less on individual stardom and more on collective performances, RCB shed…

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After staying stuck in India for more than a week, West Indies players finally head home | Cricket News

Team West Indies (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Several cricket teams have faced travel problems after the T20 World Cup in India due to the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict, which has led to airspace closures across parts of West Asia. Because of this, charter flights arranged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) were delayed, leaving teams like the…

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‘Couldn’t even hit a four at that age’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leaves Aiden Markram stunned | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to grab headlines in IPL 2026, not just for his explosive batting but also for the admiration he’s drawing from seasoned stars. The latest to weigh in is Aiden Markram, who couldn’t help but marvel at the youngster’s power-hitting ability at such a tender…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tipped for major role in BCCI’s make-or-break red-ball mission | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year has done little to mask a growing problem in the longest format. The side’s Test performances have dipped noticeably, and despite improved results in limited-overs cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir, the red-ball setup remains a concern. Losses at home…

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