Tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi has urged the BCCI to put the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on sale. He commented after Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 287 against RCB in IPL 2024. Faf du Plessis-led team are 10th in the points table, having lost six games. RCB need a miracle to qualify for the playoffs.
The United Spirits Limited currently owns the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Mahesh Bhupathi, who has won 12 Grand Slam in the doubles and mixed doubles categories, discussed the need for new ownership.
Bhupathi took on Twitter(X) to express his disappointment –
RCB’s unforgettable night
RCB have struggled in the ongoing IPL season. They will have to win the remaining seven games to salvage the season. The bowlers of Bengaluru faltered as Hyderabad posted 287-3. Travis Head scored the fourth fastest IPL century, leaving RCB bowlers in shatters. All the bowlers leaked runs, with Reece Topley, Yash Dayal, Lockie Ferguson and Vijaykumar Vyshak each conceding over 50 runs in their 4 overs.
Though Dinesh Karthik scored 83 runs at a blistering strike rate of 237.14, his heroic efforts were not enough, as the home team still fell short by 25 runs, finishing on 262 for 7. With this loss, the Bengaluru-based franchise faces an uphill battle when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, April 21 at Eden Gardens.
