RCB sale: Why the road ahead is anything but smooth for Diageo India

Diageo India is reviewing its investment in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise amidst a political storm following a tragic stampede in June that claimed 11 lives. The franchise’s home ground, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, is set to be overlooked for the 2026 T20 World Cup – just like it was for the Maharaja Trophy and the Women’s ODI World Cup.