Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles praised Virat Kohli's popularity in Australia and highlighted the role of cricket in strengthening India-Australia relations, while also acknowledging the contributions of Australian stars in RCB's IPL 2026 title-winning campaign.
From a Rs 1.10 crore contract to Orange Cap rewards, MVP honours, match fees and performance bonuses, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enjoyed a highly rewarding IPL 2026 season despite Rajasthan Royals falling short of the title.
