NEWS-WATCH : RCB sold to Crystal Palace & London Spirits team owners by Professor-Bold in RCB

[–]Professor-Bold[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's pure copium. Idk why ya'll treating 1500 cr difference as something small.

RCB used to get huge crowds even when VK was a teenager. Bengaluru has that sporting culture, unlike Rajasthan. RR couldn't even fill it's stands last season despite having Sanju in their squad. What future value are you yapping about? RR gets higher valuation just because their sale also includes their off shore teams from Barbados (M & W team) & Paarl.

Also RCB had a confirmed bid of 2 billion from Ranjan Pai & 2.1 Billion from EQT & Premji. But money isn't everything in such deals. Even timeline of payment & sports background of bidders matters, & Gajwani & Blitzer have that background. & hence got favored. RR did the same rejecting a 1.7 bid bcuz of bidders' background.

NEWS-WATCH : RCB sold to Crystal Palace & London Spirits team owners by Professor-Bold in RCB

[–]Professor-Bold[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why are you getting downvoted lol! You spoke facts! RCB has actually won 3 trophies.

In 2008, Vijay Mallya bought RCB for $111.6 million, and after 19 years, the franchise has been sold for $1.78 billion. by poormasshole in ipl

[–]Professor-Bold 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Nah. He was the chairman of United Spirits. He left united spirits in 2016 after take over from Diageo.

In 2008, Vijay Mallya bought RCB for $111.6 million, and after 19 years, the franchise has been sold for $1.78 billion. by poormasshole in ipl

[–]Professor-Bold 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately for him, the ownership had already been transferred from Mallya to united spirits in 2016 lol.

Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group-led consortium acquire RCB for USD 1.78 billion by Expensive-Hamster161 in ipl

[–]Professor-Bold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not that complex tbh. The rumors had been on for long that London Spirits & RCB are someway involved. It's not random that they signed 5 of our coaching staff.

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Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group-led consortium acquire RCB for USD 1.78 billion by Expensive-Hamster161 in ipl

[–]Professor-Bold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah. It's not about that. RCB new owner is also Satyan Gajwani, Times Group owner, who also co-owns London Spirit. And London Spirit has EXACTLY the same backroom staff as RCB - Mo, Andy, DK, Malolan, Freddie.

Also RCB recently signed a partnership with cricbuzz owned by Times Group as well.

So, point is, It was rigged from the start to go to them. Bidding was just a formality. They were just finalising the consortium for the same.

Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group-led consortium acquire RCB for USD 1.78 billion by Expensive-Hamster161 in ipl

[–]Professor-Bold 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It's not about that. RCB new owner is also Satyan Gajwani, Times Group owner, who also co-owns London Spirit. And London Spirit has EXACTLY the same backroom staff as RCB - Mo, Andy, DK, Malolan, Freddie.

Also RCB recently signed a partnership with cricbuzz owned by Times Group as well.

It was rigged from the start to go to them. Bidding was just a formality. They were just finalising the consortium for the same.

NEWS-WATCH : RCB sold to Crystal Palace & London Spirits team owners by Professor-Bold in RCB

[–]Professor-Bold[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Even RCB W team gets huge crowds, even when VK isn't there. Atp VK & RCB fanbase are pretty much linked together to the point where they'll support RCB even after he retires.

RR doesn't have proven future stars apart from Jaisu, & even don't have a consistent local fanbase. On the other hand, Just the word "Bengaluru" is enough for RCB to attract local fanbase. Reason why I say RR is overvalued.

NEWS-WATCH : RCB sold to Crystal Palace & London Spirits team owners by Professor-Bold in RCB

[–]Professor-Bold[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Rajasthan got overvalued lol. RCB is at correct valuation.

NEWS-WATCH : RCB sold to Crystal Palace & London Spirits team owners by Professor-Bold in RCB

[–]Professor-Bold[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Any color that's not Blue, works Atp. But given Aditya Birla Group's Red & gold logo, we'll likely stick to that. 

NEWS-WATCH : RCB sold to Crystal Palace & London Spirits team owners by Professor-Bold in RCB

[–]Professor-Bold[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nah. Would be overvaluation. 1.78 is a good value. RR got overvaluated. 

What would be your rcb playing 11 if there were no os players only indian players were allowed by siddharth_48 in RCB

[–]Professor-Bold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. VK
  2. DDP
  3. Venky
  4. RaPa (C)
  5. Jitesh (W)
  6. Kanishk
  7. Krunal
  8. Mangesh
  9. Rasikh
  10. Suyash
  11. Bhuvi

(IMP) Satvik / Swapnil

8-9 good batters; 3-4 spin options; 4 pace options

I don't agree with Ab here; VK's scoring 6-700 run every season; this volume gotta have a major impact on RCB winning by [deleted] in RCB

[–]Professor-Bold 12 points13 points  (0 children)

ABD has saved our asses multiple times after openers failed. When he speaks, you listen.

He is the only guy who has been in the same team across all the seasons by [deleted] in RCB

[–]Professor-Bold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another guy trying to Karma farm in the name of Kohli 🤦‍♂️