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 ...

In a post shared on the social media platform X, the former owner of RCB recalled picking Virat Kohli for the team at its inception and said it was his dream to bring the IPL trophy to Bengaluru ...

Former RCB star Chris Gayle met with Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi in London, and the latter also happened to be the former IPL ...

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 ...

Taking to X, he recalled the early days of RCB and expressed his pride in the journey of Virat Kohli -- the face of the franchise. What did Vijay Mallya say about Virat Kohli after IPL 2025 win?

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 ...

Vijay Mallya said that he bought the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a USD 112 million when the Indian Premier League began in 2008.

He also said it was a privilege picking legendary players like Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle and AB de Villers who have since remained a part of RCB’s history.

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 ...

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 ...