XtraTime Web Desk: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will have another change of guard and this time in the top management post. Diageo India CEO Anand Kripalu will take over the RCB chairmanship from Sanjeev Churiwala beginning October 1, announced the Bangalore based franchise on Friday. Anand is also the Managing Director and CEO of Diageo India.
He takes over the role of RCB Chairman from Churiwala.
Commenting on the change in the leadership at RCB, Anand said: “Royal Challengers Bangalore is an integral part of Diageo India and behind the scenes, I have been part of the team’s journey for the past 6 years.”
“As the new season starts, it’s going to be exciting new chapter to lead the team from the front along with Virat (Kohli), Mike Hesson and Simon Katich and we look forward to “playing bold”.
“I would also like to thank Sanjeev for his tremendous contribution to RCB and Diageo and wish him luck for his new role,” said Anand.
RCB had made quite a few changes off the field in order to see a change of fortunes. They have changed their logo, theme song and now a change in the management. It will be interesting to see whether these changes can see the franchise winning its maiden IPL title this season under the captaincy of Virat Kohli.