Fixing In IPL 2025 Auction? Ambani's Gesture With RCB Owner Sparks Speculations
Akash Ambani shakes hand with RCB owner (Source:@@PCCIpod,x.com)
A shocking turn of events unfolded at ongoing IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah today (November 25), leaving fans in a state of disbelief.
The RCB were widely expected to use their RTM card for the Will Jacks. He is known for his significant batting contribution and handy off-spin and definitely seemed like a perfect fit for RCB.
As MI made their move for the English all-rounder, bidding aggressively for him, many believed that Bengaluru would use their RTM card to reclaim the 26-year-old.
Akash Ambani Shakes Hand With RCB Owner
However, in a moment that left fans confused, RCB chose not to exercise their RTM for him. So after this Mumbai was able to secure him for a substantial ₹5.25 crore. The decision was met with immediate surprise and disappointment among RCB supporters.
What followed was even more unexpected when shortly after Jacks' sale, Akash Ambani, the owner of Mumbai Indians, made his way to the RCB owner's table. In a moment that caught the attention was Akash Ambani shook hands, and embraced RCB owner warmly with a hug.
The gesture immediately sparked a frenzy on social media, with fans and trying to decode the significance of the exchange.
The sight of the two franchise owners sharing a friendly moment in the midst of a highly competitive auction raised eyebrows. Many on social media began questioning the integrity of with some suggesting that RCB's decision to not use RTM card for Will Jacks was part of a pre-arranged deal.