India, June 4 -- Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya was in a celebratory mood as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted the IPL trophy after 18 long years.

RCB earned a place in the history books after trouncing Punjab Kings in the final of the 18th season of IPL to bring the trophy home for the first time in 18 years.

In a post shared on the social media platform X, the former owner of RCB recalled picking Virat Kohli for the team at its inception and said it was his dream to bring the IPL trophy to Bengaluru.

"When I founded RCB it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru," wrote Vijay Mallya.

"I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB fo...