Virat Kohli’s wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is reportedly looking to acquire a 3% stake in RCB, valued at approximately Rs 400 crore. While excitement has surged on social media regarding Anushka’s alleged interest in the IPL franchise, given her marriage to RCB icon Virat Kohli, no official confirmation has emerged.
Meanwhile, RCB’s ownership landscape is genuinely evolving, with current owner Diageo conducting a strategic review of its stake, potentially opening doors for new investors to enter the franchise. Adding to the ownership buzz, Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla recently expressed his interest in acquiring RCB through a tweet, signaling a potential competitive bid for the franchise in the coming months.
Virat and Anushka over the years
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma remain one of India’s most influential celebrity couples. Kohli, at 37, remains Indian cricket’s biggest brand ambassador, representing both the national team and RCB with unmatched star power.
Anushka, though her acting career has slowed following motherhood, maintains substantial net worth through her production company Clean Slate Filmz, which she co-owns with her brother Karnesh. The couple’s combined influence makes any potential business venture headline-worthy, which may explain why these unverified rumors gained such rapid traction across social platforms.
Adar Poonawalla Emerges as Serious Contender for RCB Ownership
The actual ownership transition story involves Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla, who has publicly signaled his intention to make a competitive bid for RCB. Poonawalla recently shared on social media that he plans to submit a strong offer in the coming months, describing RCB as one of the IPL’s premier franchises.
This interest comes as the current owner, Diageo, is undergoing a strategic review of its RCB stake, with a decision expected by March 2026. Since being purchased for $111.6 million in 2008, RCB’s value has skyrocketed, bolstered by passionate fan support and recent championship success, the men’s team won their first IPL title in 2025, while the women’s squad claimed the 2024 WPL trophy.
