RCB secures second consecutive IPL title, Deputy PM praises Kohli
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Royal Challengers Bangalore secured their second consecutive IPL title after defeating Gujarat Titans. Following the match, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles highlighted the contributions of stars Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David. He emphasized the importance of the victory as a reflection of the growing partnership between India and Australia. Marles remarked on Kohli's significant popularity in Australia and recalled meeting cricket legend Kapil Dev at a community event in New Delhi.
- •RCB won the IPL 2026 title against Gujarat Titans.
- •Virat Kohli scored 75 not out and was named man of the match.
- •Richard Marles praised the Australian-Indian cooperation in cricket.
- •Marles expressed excitement meeting Kapil Dev at a community event.
- •The win reinforces the cricketing bond between India and Australia.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — 'Virat Kohli is a huge name in Australia right now': Deputy PM Richard Marles after RCB's second consecutive IPL title
"Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles praised RCB's IPL 2026 title win as a symbol of the strong India-Australia partnership. Highlighting the contributions of Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David, Marles said their combined success reflected growing cooperation between the two nations. He also noted Kohli's popularity in Australia and described meeting Kapil Dev as a special fan moment.
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