“Bro only tweets when there is bank holiday”- Ex-RCB owner and fugitive Vijay Mallya congratulates women’s team after WPL victory, fans brutally roast him

Vijay Mallya used to own RCB from 2008 till 2016.

“Bro only tweets when there is bank holiday”- Ex-RCB owner and fugitive Vijay Mallya congratulates women’s team after WPL victory, fans brutally roast him

Vijay Mallya (Image via ESPN)

When the IPL was announced, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced eight franchises and put them up for sale. One of those franchises was of the city of Bangalore, which a local businessman, Vijay Mallya, purchased. 

Vijay Mallya purchased the Bangalore franchise for $111.6 million, the 2nd most expensive franchise after Mumbai Indians, which was purchased by Mukesh Ambani. He named it Royal Challengers Bangalore. It was named after a liquor brand owned by Mallya’s United Breweries. 

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He owned it till 2016 as he turned bankrupt. He was termed as a fugitive, as he ran away from India to the United Kingdom. He then sold it to United Spirits. Despite selling the team, he is still very passionate about his former franchise. 

As RCB’s women’s team clinched the 2024 WPL title, Mallya tweeted out to congratulate them. He further wished that the RCB men’s team wins the IPL, hoping for a double. 

Check how fans reacted:

Smriti Mandhana thanks RCB fans as they win maiden title 

On 17th March, Smriti Mandhana became the first RCB captain to lead the franchise to a trophy. They beat Delhi Capitals in the final, chasing 113 with three balls to spare. Mandhana called the win special to her, and thanked the fans for their support. 

Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana with the WPL trophy (Image via Instagram)
I have a message for all the RCB fans, the most loyal fan base. Nothing would have been possible without their support. Ee Sala Cup Namde (this year's cup will be ours) always comes up, and now I just want to say Ee Sala Cup Namdu (this year the cup is ours). 
Smriti Mandhana said after the win

Now the RCB men’s team will start a challenge for the 2024 IPL. Previously reaching the final in 2016, they have only reached the playoffs thrice since then. Now they prepare to face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener. 

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