After 18 years of near-misses and heartbreaks, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lastly clinched their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in an exhilarating last on the Narendra Modi Stadium. Amid the celebrations, former RCB proprietor Vijay Mallya resurfaced within the cricketing highlight, sharing his ideas on the franchise’s historic triumph and revealing the 4 Indian gamers he goals of getting within the RCB lineup immediately.
Vijay Mallya chooses his final Indian quartet for RCB
Showing on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Mallya was requested which Indian stars he would choose for RCB if given the chance within the present period. With out hesitation, Mallya named Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and KL Rahul as his splendid picks.
He stated, “If goals may come true, Jasprit Bumrah. If goals may come true Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. If I had these 4 I wouldn’t want anyone else and would undoubtedly win the trophy”.
Mallya’s wishful choice displays not solely his understanding of the fashionable T20 recreation but additionally his long-standing want to see RCB as a dominant power, a imaginative and prescient he pursued for the reason that franchise’s inception.
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Mallya shares his jubilation for RCB with a publish
Mallya’s affiliation with RCB started in 2008 when he acquired the franchise for $112 million, the second-highest bid on the time. He was captivated by the IPL’s promise and aimed to construct a group that embodied the vibrancy and dynamism of Bengaluru. Mallya’s early strikes included handpicking Virat Kohli, then a promising Below-19 star, and bringing in icons like Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, and worldwide legends reminiscent of AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle.
Regardless of assembling star-studded squads over time, RCB persistently fell wanting the final word prize—till 2025. The long-awaited victory was a second of vindication for the franchise’s loyal followers and a nostalgic second for Mallya, who took to social media and congratulated the group and recalled his dream of seeing the IPL trophy in Bengaluru.
“After I based RCB it was my dream that the IPL trophy ought to come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of choosing the legendary King Kohli as a teenager and it’s exceptional that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years. Lastly, the IPL trophy arrives in Bengaluru. Congratulations and thanks once more to all who made my dream come true,” Mallya wrote on X.
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