Royal Challengers Bengaluru have made a dream begin to their Indian Premier League 2025 marketing campaign, profitable each of their opening matches within the cash-rich match. They kicked off with a seven-wicket victory over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, adopted by a commanding 50-run win in opposition to Chennai Super Kings. With two consecutive wins, RCB presently sit atop the factors desk.
Regardless of their sturdy begin and high place within the standings, former India opener Virender Sehwag brazenly mocked RCB, referring to them as ‘gareeb (poor).’

Sehwag remarked that groups like RCB, which have by no means received an IPL title, must also get an opportunity to take pleasure in such excessive positions on the desk.

“Gareebon ko bhi toh rehne de, photograph le le thodi der. Pata nahi kitnin der gareeb log upar rahenge. (Let the poor be on high of the IPL factors, allow them to click on pictures. Who is aware of for the way lengthy they are going to be on the high),” Sehwag stated throughout a chat on Cricbuzz.
“What do you suppose, I used to be speaking about cash? No. They’re all rich by way of cash. Franchises earn 400-500 crore each season. I am not speaking about that. Those who have not received a single trophy, I am calling them gareeb,” he added.
Aside from RCB, groups like Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Tremendous Giants have additionally but to win an IPL title.
RCB’s subsequent problem might be in opposition to Gujarat Titans on Wednesday.