RCB's Mega Sale: Will Name Change? Ananya Birla Responds to ₹16,700 Crore Deal

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru sold for ₹16,700 crore (USD 1.78 billion) to a consortium including Aditya Birla Group and The Times of India Group.
• This marks the most expensive franchise sale in IPL history, covering both men's IPL and women's WPL teams.
• Speculation arose about a name change as 'Royal Challengers' was linked to former owner United Spirits Limited.
• Ananya Birla of Aditya Birla Group indicated via Instagram that the franchise name will remain unchanged.
• Retaining the established 'Royal Challengers Bengaluru' brand is crucial for commercial value and continuity.