Vijay Mallya, the former owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), celebrated as the team lifted the IPL trophy after 18 years. In a social media post, Mallya reminisced about selecting Virat Kohli for the team and expressed his dream of bringing the trophy to Bengaluru. He also acknowledged the contributions of Chris Gayle and AB DeVillers to RCB’s history.
After acquiring the Bangalore franchise in 2008, Mallya invested in high-profile players like Jacques Kallis and Anil Kumble, as well as a young Virat Kohli. Kohli, who has been with RCB for almost two decades, expressed his gratitude to the fans and team after the IPL 2025 win. He emphasized the emotional significance of the victory, having dedicated his youth, prime, and experience to the team.
Overall, Mallya and Kohli’s sentiments reflect the long-standing commitment and dedication that has culminated in RCB’s historic IPL victory after 18 years. The win symbolizes a triumph for the team, fans, and the dream that Mallya once envisioned for Bengaluru.
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