Vijay Mallya's Vision for RCB: Four Indian Stars He Wants to See

In a recent podcast, former RCB owner Vijay Mallya expressed his desire to see four Indian cricket stars join the team alongside Virat Kohli. He believes that with Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and KL Rahul, RCB could secure their first trophy. Mallya's passion for the team remains evident as he reflects on their journey and the performances of these players in the IPL 2025 season. Discover more about his insights and the players' stats in this engaging article.
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Vijay Mallya's Vision for RCB: Four Indian Stars He Wants to See

Mallya's Aspirations for RCB

Vijay Mallya, the former owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, recently shared his thoughts during a podcast with Indian YouTuber Raj Shamani on 'Figuring Out With Raj Shamani.' He expressed his enthusiasm for adding four Indian cricketers to the RCB lineup alongside Virat Kohli. Mallya's passion for his former team remains strong, as he mentioned his desire to see Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and KL Rahul join the squad.


He confidently stated, 'If dreams could come true, I would want Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul. With these four, I wouldn't need anyone else and would surely win the trophy.'


RCB's Journey to Victory

Mallya established the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2008, and after 18 years, he finally witnessed his team clinching the IPL trophy for the first time. The RCB triumphed over Punjab Kings in a nail-biting final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, winning by just six runs.


Player Performances in IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants): The 2025 IPL season was challenging for Rishabh Pant. Despite being the highest transfer fee acquisition, he struggled, scoring only 19 runs in four matches at an average of 4.75 and a strike rate below 60. His only notable performance came in the last game against RCB, where he scored a remarkable century.


KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals): KL Rahul emerged as the top run-scorer for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, amassing 539 runs in 13 matches. While his batting statistics were commendable, his strike rate of 136.13 raised concerns regarding his T20 suitability, leading to discussions about his leadership and the team's future.


Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians): Jasprit Bumrah had a solid season, taking 18 wickets in 14 matches. His ability to bowl economically was crucial for the Mumbai Indians, highlighted by a memorable moment when Shreyas Iyer managed to hit a long shot past Bumrah's yorker.


Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians): Suryakumar Yadav excelled with 717 runs, breaking the record for the most runs scored by a non-opener in a single IPL season, previously held by AB de Villiers. His outstanding performance earned him the title of MVP for the season.


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