RCB Becomes the Most Expensive IPL Team: Commercialisation of Cricket
In a landmark development in the Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has emerged as the most valuable franchise, with a reported valuation of around $1.78 billion (₹16,706 crore). The acquisition by a consortium including Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone marks one of the largest deals in cricket history, subject to approvals from BCCI and Competition Commission of India.
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