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Vijay Mallya, the former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) owner, has revealed his dream IPL lineup, spotlighting four Indian cricket stars he believes could lead the franchise to its first IPL title.
On Raj Shamani's podcast, Mallya named
Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul as the ideal core for RCB. "If dreams could come true, Jasprit Bumrah. If dreams could come true Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. If I had these four I wouldn't need anybody else and would definitely win the trophy," he said.
This quartet is not just a fantasy; Pant, Bumrah, and Yadav were integral to India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory, underscoring their status as the backbone of the national team for years ahead.
Despite RCB finally clinching their maiden IPL trophy after an 18-year wait, Mallya's comments reflect his enduring passion and ambitions for the team he founded in 2008.
"His team may finally have gotten its hands on an IPL trophy after having to wait patiently for 18 long years, but that doesn’t mean former owner still has some ambitions for the team he founded all the way back in 2008."Mallya's dream formula combines proven match-winners and dynamic batsmen, suggesting a balanced and formidable squad that could dominate the IPL. His vision highlights the importance of a strong core of Indian players in building a championship-winning side.
As RCB looks to build on their recent success, Mallya's insights offer a glimpse into the strategic thinking behind assembling a winning team in the IPL's competitive landscape.
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Former RCB owner Vijay Mallya named Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul as his dream IPL team, believing this quartet could secure the elusive trophy for Royal Challengers Bangalore, reflecting his continued passion for the franchise he founded in 2008.
