New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), one of the most popular sides in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is soon set to get a new owner. The news regarding the same has been circulating on social media from quite some time with varied parties showcasing interest in the purchasing the IPL 2025 winners.
RCB won its first IPL title in 18 years in the 18th edition of the league. Meanwhile, according to multiple media reports, it is being learnt that six big buyers have shown interest in taking over the team, though nothing is confirmed yet. The Bengaluru franchise is currently owned by Diageo, which happens to be a British liquor company.
Six investors eye IPL franchise RCB
According to a report in Cricbuzz, talks have been underway with many of the Indian and international investors. The names of Adar Poonawalla of the Serum Institute, the Adani Group and a prominent businessman from Delhi were already floating in the market as potential buyers who are in the queue to take the ownership of the RCB franchise.
The name of Parth Jindal of the JSW Group has popped up recently and news regarding the Delhi Capitals co-owner purchasing the RCB franchise are doing rounds. If Parth Jindal plans to buy the franchise, it would have to give up its stake in Delhi Capitals. Jindal already owns 50 per cent of the Capitals. s per reports, Diageo is reportedly asking for around dollar 2 billion for the team.
Notably, the Adani Group has long been interested in the IPL and had previously tried to buy the Ahmedabad franchise. In addition, some US private equity firms are also reportedly considering a bid. On the other hand, in the aftermath of tragic stampede at the Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in June, which is unresolved, any new owner would have to inherit all the legal challenges.