RCB changed their name before IPL 2024! What is the new name of Virat Kohli’s team? Virat Kohli’s RCB changed their name in the 17th season of the Indian Premier League. The franchise changed its name before the start of the season.
What is the new name of RCB?
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RCB, formerly known as Royal Challengers Bangalore who played for 16 seasons in this league, have now been renamed. Bangalore has been replaced by Bangaluru. This means that the group will now be identified with the city’s new name, Bengaluru. From the IPL 2024, it will be known as Royal Challengers Bangaluru and not Royal Challengers Bangalore. That is, everyone will call the team RCB, but from now on Virat Kohli’s team will be known as Royal Challengers Bangaluru. The franchise announced the team’s new name in their UNBOX program on Tuesday.
Bangalore to Bangaluru
Earlier in this league which came in 2008, RCB was known as Royal Challengers Bangalore. Effective November 1, 2014, the Karnataka government renamed the city from Bangalore to Bangaluru. This was done by keeping in touch with the local language. Since then, cricket fans have been suggesting the franchise to change its name. But they didn’t make this change till the 16th season of IPL and now finally they have agreed to this change. So now the name of the franchise is Royal Challengers Bangaluru.
The City we love, the Heritage we embrace, and this is the time for our ಹೊಸ ಅಧ್ಯಾಯ.
PRESENTING TO YOU, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU, ನಿಮ್ಮ ತಂಡ, ನಿಮ್ಮ RCB!#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #RCBUnbox pic.twitter.com/harurFXclC
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 19, 2024
Like RCB, Name change in IPL History
Let us tell you that Royal Challengers Bangalore is not the first such team if we talk about changing their name in IPL. Earlier, three years ago, the franchise known as Kings XI Punjab changed its name to Punjab Kings (PBKS). Delhi changed its old name Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals (DC). The decision was taken after JSW’s investment in the team increased. Earlier too, the team Rising Pune Supergiants, which is no longer part of this league, dropped the last letter S from its name. This was the team’s second and last season in this league.
Special Day For RCB
Tuesday was a special day for this franchise. To mark the occasion, the group launched a new song, Jersey. A special event was organized on this day. Along with this, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) team, who recently won the Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, was also welcomed. At this time, the players of the men’s team also gave a ‘guard of honour’ to the women’s team. Led by Smriti Mandhana, the team won the title for the first time in IPL.
In conclusion, the rebranding of Royal Challengers Bengaluru marks a significant moment in the franchise’s history. By embracing its new identity, the team reaffirms its commitment to reflecting the dynamic spirit of Bengaluru. With the IPL 2024 season fast approaching, the team’s fans eagerly anticipate seeing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in action. As they take to the field under their new name, RCB aims to build on its past successes and forge ahead with renewed vigor. The stage is set for an exciting journey ahead, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is ready to write the next chapter in its storied legacy.
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FAQs:
Q: Why did RCB change its name?
A: RCB changed its name to Royal Challengers Bengaluru to align with the updated nomenclature of the city and reflect its deep-rooted connection to Bengaluru.
Q: Will the team’s logo and colors remain the same?
A: Yes, the team’s logo and colors will remain unchanged despite the name change.
Q: How did fans react to the rebranding?
A: Fans reacted positively to the rebranding, expressing excitement about the team’s new identity and looking forward to the upcoming season of IPL.