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Virender Sehwag Trolls RCB, Jokes About Their IPL Trophy Drought
RCB’s Strong Start to IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have made a dream start to the IPL 2025 season, securing back-to-back wins in their opening matches. The team stunned defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the season opener and followed it up with a resounding 50-run victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk. This win was particularly special, as it marked the end of RCB’s 17-year-long losing streak at CSK’s home ground.
RCB’s Current Position in IPL 2025
With these dominant performances, RCB currently sits at the top of the IPL points table. Fans are buzzing with excitement, hoping this could finally be their year to lift the coveted trophy. However, despite the impressive start, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag couldn’t resist taking a playful dig at the franchise’s history of never winning an IPL title.
Virender Sehwag Mocks RCB’s Trophy Drought
Sehwag’s Viral Comment on RCB
In a viral video, Sehwag jokingly referred to RCB as “gareeb” (poor) in terms of IPL trophies. His witty remark quickly grabbed attention across social media.
He humorously stated:
“Gareebon ko bhi toh rehne de, photo le le thodi der. Pata nahi kitnin der gareeb log upar rahenge. (Let the poor be on top of the IPL points table for now, let them take photos. Who knows how long they will stay there?).”
Sehwag clarified that he was not talking about financial wealth, as IPL franchises earn hundreds of crores each season. Instead, he was referring to RCB’s lack of an IPL trophy, despite having a strong squad over the years.
RCB’s Trophyless Journey in the IPL
RCB has been one of the most popular teams in the IPL but has never won the title since the tournament’s inception in 2008. They have reached the final three times (2009, 2011, 2016) but have fallen short each time. Sehwag’s comment was a lighthearted reminder of this unfortunate record.
Other IPL Teams Yet to Win a Trophy
While RCB often bears the brunt of jokes regarding their trophy drought, they are not the only team still waiting for an IPL championship. Other franchises like Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Delhi Capitals (DC) have also never won an IPL title. These teams, like RCB, have had strong seasons but have failed to go all the way.
What’s Next for RCB?
RCB will aim to continue their winning momentum when they face Gujarat Titans (GT) at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, on Wednesday, April 2. Fans are eager to see if the team can maintain their dominance and prove their critics, including Sehwag, wrong.
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Sehwag’s playful jab at RCB has reignited discussions about their IPL trophy drought. While the team enjoys early success in IPL 2025, the real test will be whether they can sustain their form and finally secure their first title. With a strong squad and a confident start, RCB fans remain hopeful that this could be their breakthrough year.
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