Before their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season opener against defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hosted a grand RCB Unbox event 2024 at their home ground, M C??hinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tue??sday, March 19.

RCB unbox event 2024: A grand celebration

This event held special significance as it followed RCB (Women) clinching the Women’s Premier League (WPL) championship, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Among the highlights, RCB unveiled their new team name and showcased their brand-new jersey for the upcoming season. Renowned Norwegian DJ and music producer Alan Walker, experiencing his first visit to India, was overwhelmed by? the warm reception he received.

Alan Walker’s special moment: Jersey presentation by Virat Kohli and others

During the event, Walker was presented with a special gift from RCB’s esteemed trio – Virat Kohli, Smriti Mandhana and Faf du Plessis. They presented him with a newly ?branded jersey featuring the unique number zero. While some were puzzled by the unusual choice of number, a fan account tried to shed light on the reason behind it.

Virat Kohli, Faf and Smriti gifting Alan Walker the new RCB jersey. 👊 pic.twitter.com/LVK5npprC8

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 19, 2024

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The mystery behind Walker’s unique jersey number

According to the account, Walker has a Secret Walker Community for his fans, where each? member is assigned a number upon joining. Since Alan himself was th??e first member, he received the number 0, with subsequent members assigned numbers in order of joining.

Alan has a Secret ??Walker Community, a community for his fans, where he gives every walker (fan) joining the community a number

It's Alan's community he joined it first hence he got the number 0, like I got the number 77992

— PS W47K3R (@w47k3r77992) March 19, 2024

Adding to the excitement, Walker delighted the crowd by performing the popular Indian song ‘Salaam Rocky Bhai�?from the hit film, KGF. The Chinnaswamy Stadium erupted with cheers as Walker showcased his musical talents in front of the enthusiastic audien??????????????????????????ce.

WTH!🤯🌋🔥#AlanWalker played on for 'Salaam Rocky Bhai'🤏🏼😎#KGF @KGFTheFilm @hombalefilms #RCB #RCBUnbox #IPL2024 @TheNameIsYash pic.twitter.com/oKW5ozMROD

— ಸನತ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ (@IamSanathKumar) March 19, 2024

Vinay Kumar inducted into hall of fame

In addition to the jersey unveiling, the franchise announced a significant change in their name, now known as Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They also honored former cricketer Vinay Kumar by inducting him into the Hall of Fame, joining other esteemed RCB players such as AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle. To commemorate the historic victory of Mandhana and her team against Delhi Capitals in the WPL final, the men’s team paid tribute with a guard of honor, acknowledging their remarkable achievement.

Thank you so much for this wonderful gesture, means a lot 🙏 @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/F5ns8s1pbu

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) March 19, 2024

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise are all set to host their annual Unbox event on Tuesday, March 19, at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This much-anticipated event kicks off at 4 PM IST and promises to be a celebration of cricket, music and e??ntertainment for RCB fans.

RCB Women Take Centre Stage

Following their historic win in the recently concluded WPL 2024, the RCB women’s team will be the star attraction at the Unbox event. Under the leadership of Smriti Mandhana, the team secured the franchise’s first-ever title by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final. Fans can expect?? to see their favourite female cricketers up close and celebrate their re?markable achievement.

A Stellar Lineup of Entertainment

Adding to the excitement are a host of renowned artists and entertainers who will be gracing the event. This impressive lineup includes international music sensation Alan Walker, alongside acclaimed Indian artists like Raghu Dixit, Brodha V, Jordindian, Neeti Mohan and the legendary Carnatic vocalist Barfi Katcheri. This diverse select??ion guarantees an evening filled with music and entertainment for all ages.

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A Celebration for the RCB Family

The Unbox event serves as a platform for RCB to connect with their fans, affectionately known as the “12th Man Army.” Both the men’s and women’s teams will be present at the event, providing fans with a unique opportunity to interact with their cricketing heroes.

How to be a part of the RCB Unbox event?

Tickets for the ??RCB Unbox event are avai??lable for purchase on the RCB website and app, ranging from Rs. 800 to Rs. 4,000.

For fans who can’t make it to the stadium in person, the event will be live-streamed on RCB’s YouTube channel, website and app. To access the live stream, a one-time fee of Rs. 99 needs to be paid.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of the RCB family and celebrate the team’s achievements!

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