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‘Why Do I Need RCB? I Don’t Even Drink Royal Challenge’: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Denies Rumours of Buying IPL Franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Watch Video)

‘Why Do I Need RCB? I Don’t Even Drink Royal Challenge,’ quipped Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar while denying rumours of buying the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

‘Why Do I Need RCB? I Don’t Even Drink Royal Challenge’: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Denies Rumours of Buying IPL Franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Watch Video)

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed speculation linking him to a potential purchase of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL franchise. Reacting to the rumours, Shivakumar said, “I am not a mad man. I’m just a member of the Karnataka Cricket Association from my younger days, that’s all. I don’t have time, though I had offers to be part of the management.” He added humorously, “Why do I need RCB? I don’t even drink Royal Challenge.” His remarks aim to put an end to the swirling buzz. IPL 2025 Winners RCB To Have New Owners? Diageo Looking to Sell Stake in Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

DK Shivakumar Denies Rumours of Buying RCB

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