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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sale buzz has picked up. Virat Kohli might have played a role in the decision to sell the Indian Premier League (IPL), and the names of potential owners have been revealed. There might be a Sanju Samson trade after all. Mohammed Shami’s coach isn’t happy. ICC’s meetings have seen major developments.
Why Diageo is selling RCB
Virat Kohli’s potential retirement might be the major factor behind Diageo’s decision to sell RCB. Despite not winning a trophy until 2024, RCB had one of the highest brand values among IPL teams. It was all because of Kohli. Diageo fears that RCB’s evaluation will drop once Kohli retires and has decided to sell the franchise off.
Samson to play for CSK?
Trade discussions between CSK and RR have restarted. Originally, CSK had refused to trade anyone for Sanju Samson. But now, CSK are ready to see the wicketkeeper in yellow. The 5-time champions have asked a top player whether he’ll join RR. If the player says yes, Samson might join CSK before the IPL 2026 auction.
ICC acts on Asia Cup drama
The ICC has decided to form a committee to resolve issues between the BCCI and the PCB in the aftermath of the Asia Cup drama. The whole issue started after Team India refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the chief of PCB and ACC. Naqvi refused to hand the trophy over, and it still remains in Dubai.
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New RCB owner’s
Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of brokerage platform Zerodha, and Ranjan Pai, chairman of the Manipal Education and Medical Group, could form a consortium with Adar Poonawalla, owner and chief executive officer (CEO) of Serum Institute of India, to buy RCB from Diageo. Parth Jindal, co-owner of the Delhi Capitals (DC), is also interested.
Shami’s coach lashes at BCCI
Mohammed Shami’s childhood coach, Mohammed Badruddin, has claimed that his protégé is disturbed and frustrated after the selectors keep snubbing him. He added that despite having no fitness issues, the BCCI is ignoring Shami. So far, the veteran pacer has taken 15 wickets in 3 Ranji Trophy matches for Bengal.
ICC supporting women’s cricket
The ICC has decided to increase the number of teams and matches for the next edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup. Following a successful 2025 edition, where India won, 10 teams will participate in 2029, and 48 matches will be played.
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