Vijay Mallya calls RCB ‘forever in my DNA’, revisits decision to back Virat Kohli
RCB, which was once owned by Vijay Mallya, has celebrated its first IPL victory after 18 years. The reaction of Mallya was over welcoming in the win.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ends its 18-year wait for an IPL title, marking a historic moment for the franchise. Former owner Vijay Mallya expressed an overwhelming and heartfelt reaction, celebrating the long-awaited victory that fans had dreamed of for nearly two decades.
RCB, which was once owned by Vijay Mallya, has celebrated its first IPL victory after 18 years. The reaction of Mallya was over welcoming in the win.
Vijay Mallya's emotional reaction has come out as Royal Challengers Bengaluru who has lifted the IPL trophy after 18 long years in 2026. RCB secured a special place in the history books after trouncing Punjab Kings in the final of the 18th season of IPL.
In his X account, the former owner of RCB recalled the memory of choosing Virat Kohli for the team at its beginning. He also writes down about his dream to bring the IPL trophy to Bengaluru.
Vijay Mallya wrote on X account, “When I founded RCB, it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster, and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years”.
Vijay Mallya's statement RCB also add on he had the honour of picking Chris Gayle, the Universe Boss and Mr 360 AB DeVillers, who will stay an unforgettable part of RCB history.
He wrote, “Finally, the IPL trophy arrives in Bengaluru. Congratulations and thanks again to all who made my dream come true. RCB fans are the very best, and they deserve the IPL trophy. Ee Sala Cup Bengaluru baruthe!
After the enterprise of IPL, an auction was held in January 2008, which symbolised eight different cities in India. The Bangalore permission was acquired by Vijay Mallya.
Mallya paid about $111.6 million for the RCB franchise valuation, which is one of the second most costly, simply behind Reliance-owned Mumbai Indians.
RCB acquired different high-profile Indian and globally players like Anil Kumble, Jacques Kallis, and Zaheer Khan. Moreover, in the second round of the auction, Mallya picked Virat Kohli signed India under-19 World Cup-winning captain.
