Ashwin Achal

3 days ago | thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru is no longer the bridesmaid. From being a three-time runner-up, RCB finally scaled the peak to lay claim on the IPL trophy. Seventeen editions of yearning and heartbreak turned into unadulterated joy for the massive fanbase as RCB shut out Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday. Virat Kohli, the owner of a dazzling array of titles and milestones, added the one highlight missing in the list.

3 days ago | sportstar.thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal |Ravi Shastri

Royal Challengers Bengaluru is no longer the bridesmaid. From being a three-time runner-up, RCB finally scaled the peak to lay claim on the IPL trophy. Seventeen editions of yearning and heartbreak turned into unadulterated joy for the massive fanbase as RCB shut out Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. Virat Kohli, the owner of a dazzling array of titles and milestones, added the one highlight missing in the list.

3 days ago | thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

When Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed the deal against Punjab Kings, Virat Kohli fell to the ground. Overcome with emotion, he buried his face in the turf, before his delighted teammates rushed in to mob him. Having spent his entire IPL career with RCB, to lay his hands on the elusive trophy meant the world to Kohli. The poster boy of the franchise, Kohli dedicated the win to the ardent RCB fans. “This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It has been 18 long years.

5 days ago | thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans are a patient and loyal lot. Seventeen IPL editions have gone without the ultimate prize, but the support base has remained hopeful and enthusiastic. Expectations are high as RCB hopes to break the jinx on Tuesday, even if skipper Rajat Patidar strived to keep a calm demeanour. “No one can deny the expectations, but it is important for us to stay in the present.

5 days ago | thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

After securing the win against Mumbai Indians in the IPL Qualifier 2 here on Sunday, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer walked off without much celebration. Shreyas, who played out of his skin to guide PBKS home, shifted his focus immediately to the next task — the grand final on Tuesday. “After the win over Mumbai, I felt like my job was only half done. The job is not yet finished. We have a match on Tuesday, and I have to come back to play tomorrow.