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2 short reads across IPL: Australia's BBL to stage season opener in India. The opening • RCB won't lose Andy Flower to England, insists Karthik amid …
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• Australia's BBL to stage season opener in India. The opening match of the 2026–27 Big Bash League season will take place in Chennai, India, on 12 December, featuring Melbourne Renegades against defending champions Perth Scorchers. This marks the first time a foreign franchise league will play in India.
• RCB won't lose Andy Flower to England, insists Karthik amid coach speculation. Dinesh Karthik has dismissed speculation that Andy Flower could leave Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the England Test coaching role, emphasizing his commitment to the IPL franchise.