Vijay Mallya's Big RCB Revelation: The 'Business' Behind Decision To Buy Team In 2008

Vijay Mallya reveals he 'wanted RCB to be more than a cricket team', says 'biggest pride was spotting Virat Kohli'

In a four-hour conversation with popular YouTuber Raj Shamani, fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya revealed the idea behind acquiring the Bengaluru franchise ahead of the inaugural IPL season in 2008 and his first impressions of future superstar Virat Kohli, who has remained loyal to the team ever since.

Vijay Mallya's Big RCB Revelation: The 'Business' Behind Decision To Buy Team In 2008

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

'Lalit Modi called me and said....': Vijay Mallya reveals why he bought RCB in IPL bidding and signed Virat Kohli in 2008

Mallya candidly discussed his motivations for purchasing the team and shared insights into his decision to select a then 19-year-old Virat Kohli, who has remained fiercely loyal to the franchise.

'Business behind decision to buy team in 2008': Vijay Mallya makes stunning revelation about RCB

Mallya admitted that his motivation for entering the IPL wasn’t driven by love for the sport rather by business strategy.

Vijay Mallya Reveals Amount Paid To Buy Royal Challengers Bengaluru In 2008; Check Details

Mallya revealed that during the inaugural team auction in 2008, he had his eyes on more than one franchise, including the Mumbai Indians. He also admitted that his motivation for entering the IPL wasn’t driven by love for the sport but by business strategy.