Virender Sehwag mocks RCB after the franchise reach the top of the IPL 2025 points table

Sehwag didn’t shy away from trolling RCB, jokingly referring to them as “gareeb” (poor) for never winning an IPL title.

Virender Sehwag is known for being too straightforward and never shies away from speaking his mind. Recently, he trolled Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for thus far never winning the Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB currently is at the top of the points table in IPL 2025.

Virender Sehwag mocks RCB.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag didn’t shy away from trolling the Bengaluru-based franchise, jokingly referring to them as “gareeb” (poor) for never winning the IPL. Talking on Cricbuzz, he said, “Gareebon ko bhi toh rehne de, photo le le thodi der. Pata nahi kitni der gareeb log upar rahenge. (Let the poor be on top of the IPL points; let them click photos. Who knows for how long they will be at the top).” He clarified he isn’t talking about the wealth of RCB but referring to their empty trophy cabinet after 17 seasons. He added, “What do you think, I was talking about money? No. They are all wealthy in terms of money. Franchises earn 400-500 crore every season. I’m not talking about that. The ones who haven’t won a single trophy, I’m calling them gareeb.”

RCB hasn’t won an IPL trophy till now.

RCB has never won an IPL trophy. Along with the Bengaluru-based franchise, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are the other franchises that haven’t won the IPL trophy so far. RCB came closer to the title three times, making its way to the finale.

This year, under new captain Rajat Patidar, RCB has made a bright start.