'Sirf bacche he inspire hote hein iss team se' - Fans react to Brett Lee calling RCB 'a franchise every kid looks upto'

Three-time IPL finalists Royal Challengers Bangalore still has a large fas base across India. Despite losing three finals (2009, 2011, and 2016) and losing five playoff games (2010, 2015, 2020, 2021, and 2022), the team enjoys a loyal fan base. This year too, they are two wins away in as many games to reach the playoffs and have another chance at winning the title.

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Meanwhile, during a conversation with RCB, former Australia pacer, Brett said that this franchise has been the one to look up to for a lot of kids. Taking about the 2003 World Cup winner, he played for Kings XI Punjab (2008 to 2010) and then for Kolkata Knight Riders (from 2011 to 2013). Not to forget, he was part of the IPL 2012 winning side.

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RCB Insider meets Outsiders Ft. @BrettLee_58

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— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 17, 2023

Meanwhile, Lee's statements have divided the fans on social media. Some are trolling the team while some agree with the former tearaway pacer.

This is how Twitter reacted

Because of Virat Kohli.

— Vipin Tiwari (@vipintiwari952) May 17, 2023

So they can learn how to be a sore loser like chamiya and rcb😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/9wbM34YTTK

— Vignesh PEREZ OUT❌️ (@ViniciusJrERA) May 17, 2023

Brett lee bodied Under 18 kids 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ILuxgo5xMb

— Rudra Singh (@legendDhoni07) May 17, 2023

Once they're in it... they'll think of leaving again ... They just concentrate on their top 3 for marketing and everything! All others are just team members that's it ...

— Siva Federer (@ShivaFederer) May 17, 2023

Reality : Most overrated franchise ever with 0 IPL trophies won..it's only relevant because Virat Kohli plays for that franchise

— Jay🔰 (@lazy_lad_07) May 17, 2023

That's why RCB is the GOAT franchise

— carpe diem (@benup_phulara) May 17, 2023

The franchise which has only Virat who scored 1000+ runs,and no other single Indian batsman unable to achieve this feat in 15 years
What a GOAT franchise👏🏽

— 2030 (@anshu_aggarwal9) May 17, 2023

True.

You can look up to RCB until you are a kid.

A bit maturity after being adult leads to better choice of franchise

— AYAN LITE (@_Beingpractical) May 17, 2023

goat appreciating goated franchise rcb

— leisha (@katyxkohli17) May 17, 2023

Lol, Brett Lee just humilated them. Whenever you see a RCB fan, they are mostly 8-15 years old and you will know that

— ロイ海丸丸六 (@arnobroy006) May 17, 2023

That's why every kid these days got childhood trauma

— Arpit Arora (@oyearpit) May 17, 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore to play against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 18

Meanwhile, the Faf du Plessis-led side has been alive for the race to playoffs in the ongoing IPL 2023. Last weekend, they thrashed Rajasthan Royals in the reverse fixture between them in Jaipur by 112 runs. With this, their Net Run Rate went from -0.345 to +0.166. Now, they need to win their remaining games (Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans).

The game against SRH will be played on May 18 while the match against the defending champions will be played on May 21. Notably, the RCB v GT game will be the last league game of the tournament. As the tournament has turned out, there are high chances that the fourth team for the playoffs will depend on the result of this game.

After Lucknow Super Giants' win against Mumbai Indians on May 16, the likes of Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders are set to crash out of the tournament. Former champions, SRH and the 2020 finalists, Delhi Capitals are already eliminated. With the last week of the league stage in progress, only GT is qualified for the playoffs and will now finish on first spot.