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Karnataka's CM-designate DK Shivakumar expressed disappointment over the IPL 2026 final being moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, calling it an injustice. Despite the venue shift, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Shivakumar later congratulated the victorious RCB team.

Former Karnataka Ranji cricketer SL Akshay died of a suspected heart attack while playing a local division match in Bengaluru on Sunday. The 39-year-old fast bowler complained of chest pain during fielding and was declared dead at a nearby hospital. Akshay had represented Karnataka in Ranji Trophy and KPL. Former players and KSCA paid tribute, remembering his contributions as both cricketer and coach.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has won its second consecutive Indian Premier League title. Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah congratulated the team. They praised the players for their performance and dedication. Celebrations are underway across Bengaluru and Karnataka. Police have issued guidelines for public safety during the festivities.

As India fine-tune preparations for the one-off Afghanistan Test, Devdutt Padikkal emerges as a strong contender for the vacant No. 3 spot, while one of Harsh Dubey or Manav Suthar looks set to make a Test debut.As India fine-tune preparations for the one-off Afghanistan Test, Devdutt Padikkal emerges as a strong contender for the vacant No. 3 spot, while one of Harsh Dubey or Manav Suthar looks set to make a Test debut.

The rise of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL has created a new rivalry with Chennai Super Kings, shifting the dynamic from CSK's long-standing dominance. Online trolling and on-field incidents have intensified the bitterness between fans, fueled by historical and regional contexts, as RCB closes in on a second consecutive title.

The 36-year-old replaced Ramandeep Singh in the KKR XI for their ninth match of the season. He had been bought for Rs 75 lakh at the auction and had not played earlier in the season.

Shivang Kumar made his name in the Madhya Pradesh T20 League as an opener. His exploits with the bat helped him become a marquee player for Bundelkhand Bulls, who picked him for Rs 13 lakh for the 2026 season. But within a year, he learnt the art of wrist-spin from his father, a former Bengal U-19 cricketer, and made instant impact. The IPL franchises noticed and multiple trials later, he was roped in by the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

KL Rahul anchored a crucial chase with a composed 57, guiding Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite an early wobble at 18/3, Rahul's calm assurance, supported by Tristan Stubbs' unbeaten 60, broke RCB's five-match home winning streak. Earlier, RCB posted 175/8, with Phil Salt scoring 63, but faltered in the middle overs.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended Congress legislators' demands for VIP IPL tickets, stating they are entitled to them as government members. He pledged to address the issue with authorities, while another MLA criticized the Karnataka State Cricket Association for allegedly not providing tickets and selling them at inflated prices.

It’s time for some fast-paced cricket. karnataka premier league, the state’s own version of IPL, will get under way with two matches at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here on Wednesday.

Kannada singer Chandan Shetty released a promo for his upcoming song that he sang for the karnataka premier league.

According to highly-placed sources, at the behest of bookies, a few Indian Premier League players took some karnataka premier league players for “shopping and entertainment” to Dubai and Mauritius, where they had set honeytraps for the cricketers.

The fresh karnataka premier league players' auction scheduled for Wednesday has been put off indefinitely.

Two T20 leagues in the country - the Tamil Nadu Premier League and the karnataka premier league - are embroiled in fixing and betting controversies currently.

The ongoing investigations into the karnataka premier league (KPL) match-fixing and spot-fixing racket have revealed that foreign players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) had honeytrapped KPL cricketers in Dubai and Mauritius.

Mahadev (name changed), a qualified KSCA umpire, left Bengaluru on the eve of the lockdown and headed to his ancestral home in north Karnataka.

The high court on Tuesday denied anticipatory bail to Ali Asfak Thara, owner of Belagavi Panthers, in connection with the karnataka premier league (KPL) match-fixing/spot-fixing scandal.

Is there further trouble brewing with the karnataka premier league (KPL), this time with some players alleging that they haven't been paid their share of the winnings.

Sleuths of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) probing the alleged match-fixing and spot-fixing in karnataka premier league (KPL) matches on Wednesday arrested former cricketer Sudhindra Shinde, coach of Belagavi Panthers and currently member of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) managing committee from Raichur Zone. He was taken into police custody for seven days for interrogation.

Two more domestic cricketers were arrested on Thursday in connection with the karnataka premier league fixing scandal, taking the total number of those detained to six.

Reacting to TOI's report on K Gowtham skipping a Duleep Trophy game to play in the karnataka premier league, BCCI dropped the 28-year-old allrounder from the India A squad -which is supposed to play against New Zealand on October 17 and 19 in Mumbai -on disciplinary grounds.

The actor will launch the jersey of his new cricket team for the upcoming Karnataka Premiere League

Talking on betting and fixing in karnataka premier league, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said that a player being approached by a bookie is not a problem but what he or she does after that is. "We have spoken to the respective states. As we know, KPL is on hold now as long as it gets clear ... It is hard to stop the tournaments on the basis of who gets approached," said Ganguly.

All star team to be part of KPL

As match-fixing rocked karnataka premier league, the state cricket association on Thursday announced the suspension of Belagavi Panthers franchise, whose owner Ali Ashfaq Thara is among the six people arrested so far in connection with the scandal.

Bengaluru's pleasant weather, tech-savvy population, and rich cricketing heritage make it an ideal IPL city. The mild climate benefits players and spectators, while its status as India's tech hub fosters strong fan engagement and innovative experiences. This blend of factors, alongside a legacy of producing top cricketers, solidifies Bengaluru's crucial role in the IPL's success and future.