Royal Challengers Bangalore launch new logo ahead of IPL 2020
What's the story
Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have given themselves a new look by launching a new team logo. Earlier, they had taken off their previous logo from social media handles, keeping fans guessing as to what could be the new change they would be introducing. However, the name of the team remains the same. Here is more on this.
Baffling
RCB players left baffled on being uninformed about the change
Meanwhile, following RCB's removal of its logo on Wednesday, players of the side were left baffled too. Skipper Virat Kohli poked fun by tweeting, "Posts disappear and the captain isn't informed. @rcbtweets, let me know if you need any help." Furthermore, AB de Villiers and Yuzvendra Chahal tweeted, saying, "Arey @rcbtweets, what googly is this? Where did your profile pic and Instagram posts go?"
Information
A new RCB for the new decade
It was on Friday when RCB tweeted out their new logo, while the post stated, "THIS IS IT. The moment you've been waiting for. New Decade, New RCB, New Logo! #PlayBold."
Twitter Post
A new look RCB for the fresh new decade
THIS IS IT. The moment you've been waiting for. New Decade, New RCB, New Logo! #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/miROfcrpvo
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 14, 2020
Chairman's pledge
RCB chairman pledges to entertain its fans with same intensity
Speaking on the new logo launch, RCB chairman, Sanjeev Churiwala, asserted that the new logo is a commitment to the fans for loyalty, while the side would continue to play with the same intensity. "We believe a change in identity for the club was necessary to effectively live and breathe this vision and celebrate the passion for cricket and playing bold," he said.
RCB in IPL
RCB yet to win their maiden IPL
RCB have made a name for themselves owing to their tremendous star power and is considered the Real Madrid of IPL. However, the notable lack in the side is the title. They are still in the hunt for their maiden title after 12 IPL seasons. Meanwhile, Kohli is the only player to have been associated with the side since its inception.