India cricket Discussion and predictions [self-mod]

[JSRAW]

^^ yeah , time for split coaching GG for limited over & VVS for test or maybe someone , i think he is the one BCCI wants to takeover next.But since he now won t20wc can't see that happening , i guess maybe when we get another series sweep to Sri Lanka in test that might trigger his sacking from test.

Split captaincy won't be a bad idea atm considering new WTC cycle will kick in soon and but doubt it's going to happen as gauti did earn some brownie points by winning the trophy.

In regards to coaching, it could be anyone but surely need desi and not foreign coach.

[vivekdhyani1]

First 20 matches of TATA IPL 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026 , rest of the schedule should be announced soon as ECI announced Election date for upcoming state election in 4 state & 1 UT.

First thing I notice is RR again playing their home matches in Guwahati including season opener for them , Change the name already to Assam something if you keep want to do that ..just because owner belongs to Assam (BCCI Secretary is from there also) you keep moving home games , imagine glazers playing  Unired's home game somewhere in USA.If you want to play it another ground maybe play in Indore atleast it's neighbouring state.

Second , looks like Karnataka Govt finally back down & RCB will play their home games at chinnaswamy.

[Bitcoin Smith]

Second , looks like Karnataka Govt finally back down & RCB will play their home games at chinnaswamy.

I read on cricbuzz that they will be playing 5 league games in Chinnaswamy stadium with one play off and the final while the remaining two home games will be in Raipur, not sure why the 2 games though.

This is probably the month with very less cricket action apart from winning T20 World Cup. Strange to go without any cricket for over a week.

[vivekdhyani1]

^^ i think Raipur was in stand by for RCB games since Chinnasawmmy wasn't given permission to host them , now that they got their permission they hosting 2 matches to show some gattitude towards state asscosication probably.

it's good bro , 20 day break was nedded before IPL to build the hype & if you're missing cricket there is T20s series going on between NewZealand ans South Africa + some Legends league  still don't get why they play these & there is new one every month.

[JSRAW]

Arey last year finalist punjab aur rcb they na?

Phir yeh srh kahan se ghus ki opening match mein, inhone har season ka drama kar diya hai ab.

[vivekdhyani1]

^^ damn , i didn't even notice that  but question remains why SRH playing opening game instead of Punjab Kings ..what's going on with these schedule or did they remove the tradition of playing the opeing match of new season between last year's finalists

[JSRAW]

2-3 season se notice kar raha hun, I was giving them benefit of doubt but think it's based on only revenue basis and popularity of team.

Btw injury replacement ka kya scene chal raha hai inka? Hearing that, injury par injury ho rahi hai bowlers ki. 2 aur players add ho gaye hai lambi list mein pathirana aur sam curran.

[vivekdhyani1]

I think they are afraid of war to escalate, Half of Australian Players are out injured , cummins somehow still injured & starc is doing workload mangement despite not playing since Jan.Same with Nz players ..maybe getting some intel from Five Eyes to these countries to not travel currently

Sri Lanka walo ne NOC dai diya hai but ab jo injured hai vo to injured he hai , kuch nhi kar skte

[JSRAW]

I think they are afraid of war to escalate, Half of Australian Players are out injured , cummins somehow still injured & starc is doing workload mangement despite not playing since Jan.Same with Nz players ..maybe getting some intel from Five Eyes to these countries to not travel currently

Sri Lanka walo ne NOC dai diya hai but ab jo injured hai vo to injured he hai , kuch nhi kar skte

Sam curran ka possible hai war ke chakkar mein ( groin injury is always tactical) but mostly sahi mein injured ho rakhe hai as you can't fake back, knees and hamstring injuries for long. Injury list mein 2-3 toh indian bowlers bhi hai.

Ferguson is taking some break due to family time and won't be available at start.

[vivekdhyani1]

Some new Diktait from BCCI to IPL teams !!

"Teams can’t practice on match days, nets and wickets strictly limited, players must travel in team bus, sleeveless jerseys & slippers banned post-match and fines for 2nd violations"  wtf  

https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/138123/bcci-bars-practice-sessions-on-match-day-in-updated-ipl-guidelines-ipl-2026-cricbuzzcom

[JSRAW]

Some new Diktait from BCCI to IPL teams !!

"Teams can’t practice on match days, nets and wickets strictly limited, players must travel in team bus, sleeveless jerseys & slippers banned post-match and fines for 2nd violations"  wtf  

https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/138123/bcci-bars-practice-sessions-on-match-day-in-updated-ipl-guidelines-ipl-2026-cricbuzzcom

In regards to match day practice, usually there shouldn't be any practice or drills around main wicket and square ( 30 yard circle) because there's possibility of damage and biases against visiting team, it happens regularly in international matches where visitors are told to stay away from main pitch, unless few members get a green light like coach, skipper etc. Net practice is important tho, which could always happen in baundry lines with net system, hope it's allowed.

Team should use team bus comes into deciplinery and sleeve less jersey etc seems like broadcaster and sponsorship thingy.

[vivekdhyani1]

New Update , RR got sold !!

US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani-led consortium has bought 100% of Rajasthan Royals at US$1.63 billion.He is joined by the Rob Walton (Walmart) and the Hamp (Ford) families in the consortium.

Ownership will come into effect post the 2026 edition of the IPL.Surely RCB now gets more than $2 billion bid  

https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/138137/kal-somani-acquires-rajasthan-royals-for-usd-16-billion

Another Update

Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group-led consortium acquire RCB for USD 1.78 billion !!

https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/138143/aditya-birla-group-times-of-india-led-consortium-acquire-rcb-for-usd-178-billion

[Bitcoin Smith]

^1.63 and 1.78 billion.

From millions to billions already in just under 2 decades, now sure IPL got any more potential to grow as business because we are already at the peak in terms of everything already so investing that much amount of money as business can generate returns for them or they are simply wants to build the brand value so spending this much money?

Side question which team is valued the highest is it MI or CSK?

[JSRAW]

Aditya Birla Group

Good for rcb and IPL for the new franchise valuation but lol birla group.

No beef with them in general but bc government hath jod kar birla group ko bol rahi hai 3-4 saal se ki malik aap india ke major player ho textile industry mein so go brrr in manufacturing but they kept saying arey abhi nahi ho payega sir ji aur yahan bc yeh cricket team kharid rahe hai.

Priorities hi alag hai yahan.

[Cointikka]

I was just wondering whether the new owners will change the names of RCB & RR? When Decaan chargers were sold, the Maran group changed the name to SRH. I know for sure that Bangalore and Rajasthan will be part of the new name if it is changed. I feel Rajasthan Royals should continue with the existing name, and RCB too should continue with the same name. The reason being if RCB changes their existing name, they might jinx it as they already took so many years to win the trophy last year. RR writely depicts the name of the location that they represent.

[vivekdhyani1]

^1.63 and 1.78 billion.

From millions to billions already in just under 2 decades, now sure IPL got any more potential to grow as business because we are already at the peak in terms of everything already so investing that much amount of money as business can generate returns for them or they are simply wants to build the brand value so spending this much money?

Side question which team is valued the highest is it MI or CSK?

Na , i don't think we are at peak still room to grow ..maybe time for another 2 teams if it was upto me i would play IPL with 20 teams & 5 month period window in international calander , 1 month break & rest 6 month for international cricket(4 for test cricket & 2 for tournaments) , no need to play useless Bilatreal limited over series.

I think it will be Mumbai coz you buying whole MI brand that incudes teams in other franchise cricket but that just a dream ..mota bhai nhi beechenge 

No beef with them in general but bc government hath jod kar birla group ko bol rahi hai 3-4 saal se ki malik aap india ke major player ho textile industry mein so go brrr in manufacturing but they kept saying arey abhi nahi ho payega sir ji aur yahan bc yeh cricket team kharid rahe hai.

Priorities hi alag hai yahan.

Now that they have done this , apne paro per kuhadi maar le hai  pretty sure Goverment will now put more pressure or ab to funds nhi hai ka excuse bhe nhi de skte.

I was just wondering whether the new owners will change the names of RCB & RR? When Decaan chargers were sold, the Maran group changed the name to SRH. I know for sure that Bangalore and Rajasthan will be part of the new name if it is changed. I feel Rajasthan Royals should continue with the existing name, and RCB too should continue with the same name. The reason being if RCB changes their existing name, they might jinx it as they already took so many years to win the trophy last year. RR writely depicts the name of the location that they represent.

RCB could change it's name ..Walmart also owns Denver Broncos so maybe Bangaluru Broncos  , don't think RR will have any change & good thing is RR will have it's home games in Rajasthan & not in Assam.

[Cointikka]

RCB could change it's name ..Walmart also owns Denver Broncos so maybe Bangaluru Broncos  , don't think RR will have any change & good thing is RR will have it's home games in Rajasthan & not in Assam.

Read that the new, beautiful owner of RCB (Ananya Birla) has recently posted on her Instagram that RCB will remain RCB. That is a smart decision, as RCB itself is a big brand name. Changing an already famous brand name is never a good business strategy.

[JSRAW]

RCB could change it's name ..Walmart also owns Denver Broncos so maybe Bangaluru Broncos   , don't think RR will have any change & good thing is RR will have it's home games in Rajasthan & not in Assam.

Read that the new, beautiful owner of RCB (Ananya Birla) has recently posted on her Instagram that RCB will remain RCB. That is a smart decision, as RCB itself is a big brand name. Changing an already famous brand name is never a good business strategy.

Many were thinking the same on branding even those who take RCB as meme team so good on new regime if news is true.

Rajasthan team has no comercial product branding in modern term, except the state itself so believe name should remain the same atleast the initials RR.

[vivekdhyani1]

Wait till next season , RCB's name will be changed 100% sure , there is no way Birlas will give free publicity to Royal Challenge(United Spirits) & it's logo ...

[JSRAW]

IPL kicked in but ngl felt kinda empty yesterday lol I mean like the usual thrill was missing.

Probably I missed the dreamxi haha. Wasn't exposed much and guess used their services for like 8-10 matches but got really hooked into it, in a short amount of time.