US EditionSun Group Acquires Yorkshire-Based Northern Superchargers
- The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed four Indian Premier League franchise owners as strategic partners for teams in 'The Hundred,' gaining operational control by October 1, 2025.
- The ECB stated that these deals will unlock 'hundreds of millions of pounds for game-wide growth' and will share over 500 million pounds with professional counties and grassroots cricket.
- ECB chairman Richard Thompson noted that the global interest highlights the potential for future growth, with a total team valuation exceeding 975 million pounds.
- RPSG Group will own 70% of Manchester Originals, and Sun TV Network Limited will have 100% ownership of Northern Superchargers, while GMR Group will hold 49% of Southern Brave.
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Four IPL team owners confirmed as "strategic partners" for The Hundred teams
On Wednesday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that four Indian Premier League franchise owners have been confirmed as “strategic partners” for teams in ‘The Hundred’. These owners will assume operational control by October 1 this year.
English Cricket Receives Massive Boost: IPL Owners to Take Control of The Hundred Teams
The Hundred, England’s 100-ball competition, is set to undergo a significant transformation with strategic partnerships involving IPL franchise owners. The ECB has confirmed that GMR, Sun TV Network, RPSG Group, and Reliance Industries will be taking operational control of their teams from October 1, 2025. These partnerships are projected to contribute hundreds of millions of pounds to English cricket, with a portion dedicated to grassroots init…
4 IPL team owners strategic partners for ECB’s The Hundred
Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners yesterday were confirmed as “strategic partners” by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in The Hundred and will gain operational control by October 1 this year. The sport’s governing body in England said in a release that the deals with these partners, which includes India’s […]
SRH, LSG among six strategic partners to sign The Hundred deals with ECB - Inside Sport India
Taking one step closer to their goal of privatising The Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that six strategic partners had signed deals with the board. These six partners are Tech Titans, Knighthead Capital Management, RPSG Group, Sun TV Network Limited, GMR group and Washington Freedom. The deal marks the entry of IPL franchises into yet another league, with SRH, LSG and DC owners venturing into The Hundred. IPL team o…
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