RCB Claims First IPL Title Amid Controversy Surrounding Marketing Head's Arrest

RCB's Historic Victory in IPL 2025

The IPL 2025 season has wrapped up with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerging victorious, securing their first-ever IPL trophy. In a thrilling final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB triumphed over Punjab Kings by a narrow margin of 6 runs. A notable highlight during the matches was the presence of Anushka Sharma alongside Malvika Nayak, which sparked curiosity among fans who wondered, 'Who is the woman next to Anushka Sharma?' It was later revealed that Malvika is the spouse of RCB's marketing head, Nikhil Sosale.

Introducing Malvika Nayak

Malvika Nayak, married to Nikhil Sosale, shares a professional background in business development and marketing. She holds an MBA in marketing and sales and has previously worked with Intelenet (Serco). The couple is often seen within the cricketing social scene, and Malvika has been frequently photographed with Anushka Sharma at various RCB matches.

Nikhil Sosale's Arrest Raises Eyebrows

On June 6, Nikhil Sosale was apprehended by police at Kempegowda International Airport while en route to Mumbai, as reported by a media outlet. Following an incident involving negligence and poor crowd management, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah mandated the arrest of RCB officials, along with personnel from DNA Entertainment and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). A formal FIR has been filed regarding the situation.