In a candid revelation on Michael Vaughan’s podcast, Lalit Modi talked about the high-stakes drama behind Chris Gayle’s 2011 signing with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/cricket/i-have-huge-debt-need-to-pay-my-bills-lalit-modi-recounts-chris-gayle-phone-call-ogjwdni2?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #LalitModi #ChrisGayle #RoyalChallengersBengaluru #IPLDiaries
Mumbai Indians paid tribute to Asha Bhosle at Wankhede during the IPL 2026 match vs RCB, wearing black armbands as the stadium observed a minute’s silence. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/news/ipl-2026-asha-bhosle-tribute-mi-vs-rcb-wankhede-stadium-pzn4veu0?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MumbaiIndians #RoyalChallengersBengaluru #IPL2026 #AshaBhosle
The 31-year-old, who is contracted to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, filed a case in the Colombo District Court, seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket to issue the NOC. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/cricket/nuwan-thushara-court-case-sri-lankan-cricket-board-noc-ipl-n73z3cgb?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #NuwanThushara #SriLankaCricketBoard #RoyalChallengersBengaluru
Vijay Mallya stated that RCB will always remain a part of his DNA, with indelible memories, including picking the young Virat Kohli, who is now among the best in the world. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/cricket/vijay-mallya-rcb-bought-450-crore-2008-dig-at-critics-o7sta4wm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #VijayMallya #RoyalChallengersBengaluru #ViratKohli #IPLNews

Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Cricket Franchise to Be Acquired by Aditya Birla Group, Times of India, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone for $1.78 Billion

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Cricket Franchise to Be Acquired by Aditya Birla Group, Times of India, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone for $1.78 Billion
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Be Sold to Aditya Birla-Led Group

Aditya Birla Group, Times of India, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone have agreed to buy IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 billion.

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