India, Nov. 7 -- As global liquor giant Diageo gears up to sell Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the reigning IPL champions and one of the league's most high-profile franchises, speculation is running high about who might take over the iconic team.

Among the prominent Bengaluru names being discussed are Nikhil Kamath, cofounder of Zerodha, and Ranjan Pai, head of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), said a report by The Times of India. Both billionaires hail from Karnataka and have the financial muscle to compete for a team expected to be valued at well over 1 billion dollars. Observers said any potential buyer or consortium will likely seek a strong local connection to resonate with RCB's massive fanbase and gain credibilit...