New Delhi, June 11 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has firmly denied rumours about him purchasing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL franchise, responding with characteristic wit. Addressing the speculation, Shivakumar remarked, "Why do I need RCB? I don't even drink Royal Challenge," making it clear that he has no interest in acquiring the team.

The Congress leader added that although he has been a member of the Karnataka Cricket Association since his youth and had received offers to join the franchise's management, he simply does not have the time to get involved.

"I am not a mad man. I'm just a member of the Karnataka Cricket Association from my younger days, that's all. I don't have time, though I had offers ...