Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Even former world leaders have their sporting loyalties, often shaped by personal connections! Ex-UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently weighed in on a hypothetical Indian Premier League (IPL) final, making his preference clear if Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were to face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS). And his reason? It's all about family.
During an event, Sunak was quizzed about who he would support in a dream IPL final between these two popular franchises. Without hesitation, he threw his support behind RCB. His allegiance, he explained, stems from his marriage to Akshata Murty, the daughter of Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy. Infosys, a global tech giant, is headquartered in Bengaluru, the home city of the Royal Challengers.
"I am married into a family from Bangalore [Bengaluru], so it has to be the Challengers," Sunak stated, highlighting the personal tie that sways his cricketing heart.
While both RCB, famously captained by Faf du Plessis and featuring Virat Kohli, and PBKS, co-owned by Preity Zinta, boast passionate and widespread fanbases, Sunak's loyalties clearly lie with the team representing his wife's hometown.
It's a light-hearted insight into how connections beyond the boundary ropes can influence sporting preferences, even for prominent global figures. So, if this IPL fantasy final ever materializes, we know who Rishi Sunak will be cheering for!
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