The Royal Challengers were strong right from the start. They began with a win against the Sunrisers at home and ended with back-to-back wins in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Responding to NDTV about what makes up the remaining 1 per cent of the deal, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor declined to discuss specifics, saying he did not want to negotiate publicly. However, he ...