Published 13:36 IST, February 15th 2020

Unimpressed Vijay Mallya extends desperation to RCB's logo change; sends them a message

Even as fugitive absconder Vijay Mallya nervously awaits the UK High Court's order on his appeal against extradition to India, he reacted to RCB's new logo

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Even as fugitive absconder Vijay Mallya nervously awaits UK High Court's order on his appeal against extradition to India, once 'King Of Good Times' has mand to find time to comment on logo change of his once-charge. IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB had taken everyone, including skipper Virat Kohli, by surprise as y disappeared off social media in a flash, only to reveal that y were coming back with a makeover. RCB took to ir official handles to gift ir fans perfect Valentine's Day gift - a new logo, a new jersey and as y claim a new decade and a new team. While RCB's former owner Vijay Mallya did t have an enthusiastic response to team's new logo, he did have a mess for side that has t lifted trophy yet - to gun for it. 

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Vijay Mallya reacts to RCB's logo change

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RCB sign a new partnership with Muthoot Fincorp 

‘New Decade, New RCB’ move comes days after y agreed on a deal with Muthoot Fincorp as ir title sponsor for upcoming IPL 2020. Virat Kohli-led franchise anunced a three-year partnership with Muthoot Fincorp Ltd. As per deal, re will be a 'jersey-front' logo placed prominently on playing and training jersey.  RCB are yet to win an IPL title and will be looking to break ir duck in 2020 season. 

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How RCB looks like in 2020 

RCB did some good signings in IPL Auction 2020, in order to fill gaps that franchise wanted to fix. Coming into auction with a purse of ₹27.9 crore, franchise acquired services of Australian limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch for ₹4.4 crore. RCB also purchased South African all-rounder Chris Morris for 3rd highest price in IPL Auction 2020  i.e ₹10 crore. RCB bought back experienced Dale Steyn (₹2 crore), while also adding Kane Richardson (₹4.4 crore) to ir ranks. y also snapped up exciting young wicket-keeper Josh Phillippe.  

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13:36 IST, February 15th 2020