RCB, once owned by Vijay Mallya, celebrated its first IPL victory after 18 years. How Mallya reacted to the momentous occasion. Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya was in a celebratory mood as Royal ...

Virat Kohli's RCB journey began with a gut call by Vijay Mallya. In the viral podcast with Raj Shamani, the ex-owner reveals how instinct and ambition shaped the franchise's foundation ...

Vijay Mallya, the first owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, shared how he chose Virat Kohli during the IPL's inaugural season. Mallya aimed to create a vibrant team, and Kohli's selection proved ...

Mallya opened up about how he handpicked Virat Kohli ahead of the inaugural IPL season in 2008, following the youngster’s impressive run at the ICC U-19 World Cup, which he won as captain ...

Mallya owned RCB during the inaugural 2008 season, where he recalled signing a young Virat Kohli and later assembling the core of the team -- which included T20 legends like Chris Gayle and AB de ...

RCB, which Vijay Mallya bought for $111.6 million in 2008, picked star batter Virat Kohli in the inaugural IPL auction in January 2008. The batting superstar has only played for the Bengaluru ...

After 18 years of anticipation, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their first IPL title, sparking emotional reactions from former owner Vijay ...

Siddharth Mallya, son of former RCB owner Vijay Mallya, broke down as he watched the franchise win the IPL 2025 title on Tuesday night. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their 17-year wait for ...

What Vijay Mallya said about Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, AB de Villers after IPL win. By HT News Desk. Jun 04, 2025 06:30 AM IST . Share Via. Copy Link. The Royal ...

Vijay Mallya said that he bought the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a USD 112 million when the Indian Premier League began in 2008. ... Mallya also recalled buying Virat Kohli in the auction.

NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) owner Vijay Mallya has reflected on the moment he picked a young Virat Kohli 18 seasons ago, saying it was remarkable to witness the batting ...