Aryaman Birla: From Rajasthan Royals Player to Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chairman

• Aryaman Birla, former Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Royals opener, is now chairman of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
• The Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy acquired the franchise.
• Aryaman, a director at Aditya Birla Group, will chair RCB, with Satyan Gajwani of Times Group as vice-chairman.
• Son of Kumar Mangalam Birla, Aryaman played domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh and was part of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018.
• He retired from cricket citing mental health concerns, expressing a need to prioritize his well-being.

Key Questions Answered

Who is Aryaman Birla, the new Royal Challengers Bengaluru chairman?

Aryaman Birla is the new chairman of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He is a director at the Aditya Birla Group and the son of its chairperson, Kumar Mangalam Birla.

Which companies are part of the consortium that bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

The consortium that bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru includes the Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone.

What was Aryaman Birla's cricket career like before becoming chairman?

Aryaman Birla was a former cricketer who played first-class and List A matches for Madhya Pradesh. He was also picked by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2018 auction.