Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his lawsuit against Sri Lanka Cricket after reportedly being denied a no-objection certificate to play in IPL 2026. The player filed the case only weeks earlier, setting off a legal dispute that put his IPL participation in doubt. The withdrawal suggests the standoff has eased, though details remain unclear.
RCB Director of Cricket Mo Bobat says the franchise worked closely with Cricket Australia to map out a strategy for Josh Hazlewood’s return to IPL 2025. Despite injury concerns and WTC preparations, RCB didn’t rush him back. The result: Hazlewood returned for the playoffs and played a key role as RCB secured their maiden title.
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Ahead of RCB’s IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli impressed during the nets session in Bengaluru. Reports highlight a sublime batting display featuring classic drives, slog sweeps, and lofted hits, signaling strong form and confidence. With RCB aiming to set the tone early, Kohli’s practice session has raised anticipation for Friday’s match.
Diageo’s plan to fully exit RCB is being compared with India Cements’ slower CSK demerger approach, as both moves shape how much value shareholders ultimately capture. With RCB reportedly valued at about USD 2 billion, investors are watching whether United Spirits’ strategy will mirror the “stake-for-shareholders” playbook or follow Diageo’s faster exit logic.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Gujarat Titans in a pivotal IPL match where both teams are searching for a batting spark. RCB want a strong home performance ahead of upcoming away fixtures, while GT, coming off a heavy defeat, need to rebound quickly with better runs. The contest is set as two struggling batting units push for momentum.
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