Vijay Dahiya

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. Both teams, finishing with equal points, boast strong batting and bowling units. GT assistant coach Vijay Dahiya highlighted the importance of bowlers and key players like Kohli, Gill, and Sudharsan in this high-stakes encounter.

Amid the Virat Kohli–Shubman Gill spotlight and Dharamsala’s batting-friendly conditions, IPL Qualifier 1 could be decided not by the big hitters but by the bowlers. With both Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru boasting disciplined and in-form attacks featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan, the battle for early breakthroughs and composure in key overs may determine who books a direct ticket to the final.

Devdutt Padikkal’s rise in the ongoing IPL season has been marked not just by runs, but by a growing sense of awareness — of situations, of bowlers, and of his game. After his defining 27-ball 55 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Friday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here, the southpaw pointed to a significant factor behind his growth— captaining Karnataka.

Lucknow Super Giants return home with two consecutive wins but face concerns over their patchy powerplay starts. Despite a strong middle order and bowling, their top batters, including Nicholas Pooran, are yet to fully impress. Gujarat Titans, boosted by Shubman Gill's return, will test LSG's ability to overcome these early-innings struggles.

India's fast bowler Mayank Yadav has declared himself fully fit for IPL 2026 after recovering from a back injury that required surgery. He spent 8-9 months in rehabilitation at the NCA, focusing on physical and mental recovery. Yadav expressed gratitude to LSG and owner Sanjiv Goenka for their unwavering support during his challenging journey.

Gujarat Titans have bolstered their coaching staff by appointing former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as assistant coach. This move follows the addition of Matthew Hayden as batting coach. Dahiya brings extensive experience from his playing days and a successful coaching career, including a Ranji Trophy title.

The Haryana government on Thursday relieved the controversial state IAS Vijay Dahiya, who has been recently booked by the anti-corruption branch (ACB) of Haryana police, from all the administrative posts.

Gearing up for the new domestic season which starts in two weeks, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has made its first move by sacking Delhi team's chief coach Vijay Dahiya.

Former India batsman Chetan Chauhan will continue to be the chairman of the selection committee while Vijay Dahiya has been retained as coach of the Delhi team for the 2012-13 domestic season.

Nine days after denial of anticipatory bail, Vijay Dahiya — a 2001 batch IAS officer — continues to remain elusive from the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) in an alleged cash-for-passing bills scam.

Former Indian wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya was on Thursday named head coach of the Uttar Pradesh cricket team. Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) made the announcement via social media.

Vijay Dahiya, a 2001-batch IAS officer, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Haryana for accepting cash in exchange for clearing bills. Dahiya has been remanded to judicial custody and is currently in Ambala Jail. The ACB had been criticized for not arresting Dahiya earlier, but had obtained evidence of his involvement in bribery through chats and phone calls with Poonam Chopra, who was arrested in April.

Delhi Capitals have brought in former India wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya as their chief talent scout after the franchise decided to part ways with former India batsman Pravin Amre who was associated with the franchise for five years.

The government’s announcement of restricted holidays on Monday and Tuesday has given some breather to IAS Vijay Dahiya, who was supposed to join the investigations into the alleged cash for passing bills scam of Haryana Skill Development Mission (HSDM).

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by the controversial Haryana IAS Vijay Dahiya, who has been facing arrest in a corruption case.

IAS officer Vijay Dahiya, who has been named as the prime accused in cash-for-bills scam, has once again challenged the anti-corruption bureau’s (ACB) move of registering an FIR against him by serving a legal notice on the government through his counsel.

The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has submitted its detailed report to the government about the involvement of IAS officer Vijay Dahiya in the cash-for-clearing-bills scam.

The 48-year-old Dahiya from Haryana is the current coach of the Uttar Pradesh team. He has earlier worked as an assistant coach of two-time IPL-winning Kolkata Knight Riders.