Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has partly attributed the Royal Challengers Bangalore's failure to go all the way in the 13th IPL to captain Virat Kohli's inability to live up to his high standards with the bat.

Former India opener and two-time IPL champion skipper Gautam Gambhir feels Virat Kohli's non-performance as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain should lead to his removal from the hot seat as it is now a question of accountability.

New Delhi: Former Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh who is also a close friend of current Indian Cricket Team’s skipper Virat Kohli, wished the latter on his 32^nd birthday and hoped that Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Kohli will “turn it around this time” by winning the IPL title this year.

Top Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Tuesday announced his retirement from competitive cricket following his team Chennai Super Kings' exit from the Indian Premier League.

Abu Dhabi: Delhi Capitals qualified for the Indian Premier League play-offs at number two position with a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore here on Monday.

New Delhi: Fantasy gaming platform Mobile Premier League (MPL) has been picked as the apparel sponsor of the Indian cricket team for a period of three years.

Abu Dhabi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday said that Chennai Super Kings' "core group" of players is set for overhaul after the franchise finished out of the IPL play-off bracket for the first time in 11 appearances.

Sharjah:  "We weren't brave enough with the bat," said Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli after his side suffered a five-wicket defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad here.