India, Nov. 24 -- Rajasthan Royals' fallout with their state association may end up triggering one of the most intriguing off-field tussles of IPL 2026 - a quiet battle with Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the same "adopted" home.

According to a report by Cricbuzz, RR have formally begun exploring a shift of base to Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Gahunje, Pune, for the 2026 season, even as RCB have also sounded out the MCA about the possibility of moving games there in the wake of M Chinnaswamy Stadium being ruled out after the June 4 stampede.

The Royals' push towards Pune is rooted in a serious breakdown of relations with the Rajasthan Cricket Association. The situation escalated last season when an RCA official allegedly ...