The Royal Challengers Bangalore will host an Unbox event today (March 19) and here’s all you need to know about the RCB event before IPL 2024 that will be held at the M Chainnaswamy Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bangalore will kickstart their 2024 IPL campaign in the opener against Chennai Super Kings on March 22 at the Chepauk stadium. Ahead of their big game, the RCB will host their Unbox event where they will release their jersey for the season.
Several programmes are planned for the Unboxing event. The biggest highlight will be the felicitation of the RCB team that won the Women’s Premier League on Sunday, defeating Delhi Capitals in the final. The men’s team has yet to win the IPL in 16 seasons.
A parade is expected for the women players, which will be graced by several winning team members including skipper Smriti Mandhana, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil and Sophie Devine.
Faf du Plessis, skipper of the men’s RCB team, will also be in attendance. The Unboxing event is also likely to witness Virat Kohli on the stage. Kohli has been in the UK for the last two months for the birth of his second child and missed the recent Test series against England.
RCB Unbox event 20222: All you need to know
When will the Unbox event begin?
The RCB Unbox event begins on March 19 at 4 pm IST.
What are the events planned?
The vent will begin with the full squad practising at the stadium from 4 pm IST before they make way for several live performances. Alan Walker, Raghu Dixit, Neeti Mohan, Brotha V are among others who will grace the occasion.
The women’s players are also expected to be felicitated. The men’s team will then reveal their jersey for the 2024 season. They are also reportedly set to announce a name change, with Royal Challengers Bangalore turning into Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Where to watch the RCB Unbox event 2024 live?
The Unbox event can be watched exclusively on RCB’s website and app here after paying a one-time fee of INR 99.
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