DK Shivakumar Breaks Silence On Buying RCB Rumours: "Don't Even Drink..."
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has quashed rumours of him buying the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). His remark comes days after reports surfaced that RCB owners, United Spirits -- the Indian arm of UK-based Diageo Plc -- was looking to sell stakes in the franchise. However, United Spirits issued a clarification denying any such reports. "This has reference to your email communication dated 10th June 2025 seeking clarification from the Company on media reports in relation to potential stake sale of RCB. The Company would like to clarify that aforesaid media reports are speculative in nature and it is not pursuing any such discussions," United Spirits told the Bombay Stock Exchange and BSE Surveillance Department.
