Mallya Slams Critics as RCB Sells for $2 Billion: From 'Vanity Project' to Most Expensive IPL Franchise

• Fugitive Vijay Mallya commented on the sale of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for approximately $2 billion (₹18,776 crore).
• Mallya, who bought RCB for ₹450 crore in 2008, congratulated the new owners and highlighted the franchise's increased value.
• He recalled critics dismissing his investment as a 'vanity project' and stated his goal was to build the Royal Challenge brand.
• The sale by United Spirits Limited (USL) included ₹540 crore for the Women's Premier League and a 5% BCCI commission.
• Mallya expressed satisfaction at his ₹450 crore investment growing to ₹16,660 crore and mentioned picking a young Virat Kohli.