Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) owner – Who is the owner of RCB in IPL 2023?
United Spirits Limited, a Diego Group company, is the RCB team owner for the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are among the very few teams, who are yet to get their hands on the IPL trophy.
They have played three finals thus far, but failed to go all the way even once. Back in 2016, Virat Kohli scored 973 runs, the most by any batter in a single edition of the IPL. But even Kohli’s colossal efforts weren’t enough for the Challengers to win their maiden title.
Back in 2013, Kohli took over as the RCB skipper from Daniel Vettori and led until the 2021 edition. During this while, the now 34-year-old Kohli became the all-time leading run-getter in the IPL, but couldn’t quite take his team all the way to winning the title.
After the 2021 edition, Kohli resigned as the captain after which veteran South African cricketer Faf du Plessis took over. The RCB have advanced to the playoffs in the last four editions of the IPL, but they have been struggling in crunch matches.
The Challengers never had dearth of firepower. Back in 2011, the likes of AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle joined RCB and changed the fortunes of the team. Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in the history of the IPL. De Villiers was known for his powerful shots all around the ground.
For the 2023 edition, the RCB have quite a few renowned stars in their ranks, including the likes of David Willey, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga and others.
Their batting lineup has hardly lacked firepower, but it is their bowlers, who have faltered at times. Can the RCB finally go on to win their maiden title after working hard for as many as 16 seasons. There’s still a long way to go.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Owner | Team Details
| Team Name | Royal Challengers |
| Current Owner | United Spirits Limited |
| CEO | Anand Kripalu |
| Captain | Faf du Plessis |
| Coach | Sanjay Bangar |
| Batting Coach | Sridharan Sriram |
| Bowling Coach | Adam Griffith |
| Fielding Coach | Malolan Rangarajan |
| Director of Cricket Operations | Mike Hesson |
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Shanker Basu |
| Team Physio | Evan Speechly |
| Team Analyst | Freddie Wildie |
| Sports Massage Therapist | Navnita Gautam |
| Assistant Team Physio | Sabyasachi Sahoo |
| Masseur and Caretaker | Ramesh Mane |
| Masseur | Mangesh |
| Wellness Expert | Dr Sanjana Kiran |
| Team Doctor | Dr. Harini Priyadarshini |
Who is the RCB Owner in IPL 2023?
United Spirits Limited happens to be the RCB owner for the ongoing IPL. It is the biggest alcoholic beverage organization in India and the second largest by volume in the world. Nina Nagarajan is the Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United Spirits Limited.
Back in 2008, business tycoon Vijay Mallya bought RCB for $111.6 million, the second-highest price to Mumbai Indians $111.9 million. He was the owner of the team for eight years, but had to resign due to financial issues and irregularities.
The ownership of the RCB team was then transferred to the United Spirits Limited. Mallya is no longer involved with the Challengers team in the IPL.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Team Brand Value
How Much Do Royal Challengers Bangalore’ Owners Earn?
The RCB has been amongst the strongest brands in the IPL. In a report published on Zeebiz, RCB had a growth percentage of 34 after IPL 2022, the highest among all teams in the tournament. They have a brand valuation of $68 million. RCB is currently the third richest franchise with a net worth of INR 697 crore. Despite not winning a single title, the fans have stayed loyal and the stadium at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore remains packed. It shows how popular the RCB team has been over the years despite its limited success.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Sponsors in IPL 2023
Main Principal Partner: Qatar Airways
Principal Partners: KEI Wires and Cables, Happilo, Jio
Associate Partners: PUMA, Hardware Italian, BOAT, EQUITAS, Mahindra, Nippon Paint
Official Partners: Eat Sure, Rario, Munch, Ampere, Restolex, Dream 11, BIRA, Royal Challenge, Hombale, Amul Organic, Manipal Hospitals, Aryaka, 7 UP, The Master Chef, NVY, Fever 194 FM, Bella VITA, Jio Cinema, Birla Estates, ALSTONE
Official Commercial Partners: DNA Networks
(Source: Royal Challengers Bangalore)
