'I don't even drink Royal Challenge, why do I need RCB': D K Shivakumar on buying IPL franchise

The rumours about D K Shivakumar buying the franchise started making the rounds on internet shortly after reports emerged that Diageo Plc, the British distiller and current owner of RCB, is considering selling the franchise.

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar on Wednesday refuted the rumours of him buying the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL franchise, saying that he is 'not a madman'.

D K Shivakumar responding to a query about the rumours also said, "Why do I need RCB? I don't even drink Royal Challenge," adding that he has been a member of the Karnataka Cricket Association (KSCA) since his youth and simply does not have the time to get involved though there were offers to join the franchise’s management.

The rumours about D K Shivakumar buying the franchise started making the rounds on internet shortly after reports emerged that Diageo Plc, the British distiller and current owner of RCB, was considering selling the franchise.

This came amid the ongoing row following the stampede at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during RCB victory celebrations after winning the IPL, which claimed lives of 11 and left many injured.