Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Shivakumar Denies RCB Purchase Rumors, Citing Lack of Interest
Following rumors, DK Shivakumar, a government official, denied he's buying the RCB cricket team.
He joked that he doesn't even drink the associated liquor brand.
He's been involved with cricket since he was young.
The rumors started when there was talk the current owner might sell the team.
The company has since said the sale rumors were just speculation.
DK Shivakumar denied rumors of purchasing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL franchise.
Shivakumar stated he has no interest in buying the team, using a play on words related to a liquor brand.
He mentioned his long-term association with the Karnataka Cricket Association since his youth.
Rumors arose after reports that Diageo Plc, the current owner of RCB, might be selling stakes.
United Spirits, part of Diageo, clarified the reports as speculative and denied any discussions of sale.
- Who
- DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister.
- What
- DK Shivakumar denied rumors of purchasing RCB.
- When
- Following reports of RCB potentially being sold.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- In response to reports speculating on the sale of RCB.
- Team
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Sport
- Cricket
- Politician
- DK Shivakumar
- Role
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister
- Association
- Karnataka Cricket Association
- Current Owner
- Diageo Plc
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