IPL Team Owner Buys The Sun, Renames It 'Royal Challengers Solar'; BCCI Investigating
The star will be rebranded with team colors during next year's playoffs. UV levels unaffected, says NASA.
In a landmark deal announced at 2 AM on a Tuesday for reasons that remain unclear, an IPL franchise owner finalized the purchase of the Sun — the star at the centre of our solar system — for an undisclosed sum described in filings as 'a number with a lot of zeros.' The star, now operating under the name Royal Challengers Solar, will undergo a rebranding that includes gold and red hue adjustments visible from Earth during the IPL playoff window. The franchise's PR team confirmed that the move was primarily motivated by 'synergistic brand extension opportunities.' NASA issued a statement confirming that UV levels, solar flares, and orbital mechanics are 'not part of the deal' and will 'remain under existing management.'