Will RCB Change Its Name After Sale?

After a record ₹16,700 crore (USD 1.78 billion) acquisition of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL franchise by a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group, fans wondered if the team name would change. Co‑owner Ananya Birla suggested the iconic RCB identity will likely remain intact despite the ownership shift, quelling rumours of a rebrand ahead of IPL 2026.