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NASDAQ listed IPG to invest $20M into Lanka Premier League in next 2 years

The all-stock merger brings IPG's cricket league commercial rights portfolio, including the LPL, under the NASDAQ-listed platform UGRO

United Spirits tweaks investor consortium in $2 Billion RCB stake sale

United Spirits also confirmed that the agreement continues to involve the sale of 14,690 equity shares in RCSPL.

Sergio Ramos set for return to boyhood club Sevilla as owner in €400m deal

According to reports from Spain, Ramos is the leading public figure in a consortium backed by investment firm Five Eleven Capital.

Rahul Dravid joins European T20 Premier League as Dublin Guardians owner

The ETPL finalised its franchise lineup during the Dublin event attended by franchise owners, league officials and administrators from European cricket boards

Mittals, Poonawalla pad up for Rajasthan Royals with $1.65 billion deal

Take over 90% stake in IPL franchise from existing shareholder Manoj Badale

Rajasthan Royals sale: Mittal family, Adar Poonawalla seal $1.65 bn deal

Deal values IPL franchise and global teams at $1.65 billion; approvals pending as Mittal-led group secures majority stake while US consortium led by Kal Somani loses out

After Ganguly, Shane Watson partners with AI coaching platform Kabuni

Kabuni, an AI-powered sports technology platform redefining cricket training, on Thursday appointed former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as one of its "Super Coaches".

IPL 2026 sets new viewership record with 515 million opening weekend reach

The opening matches generated a staggering 32.6 billion minutes of watch-time, marking a 26% increase compared to the previous season's first two games.

Tough overs begin as IPL rights likely to stagnate at $5.4 billion

The next cycle offers no lift, with broadcasters staring at losses of over $1.75 billion

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans boost brand growth with 37 partners onboard

At the centre of the Titans' commercial structure is a well-established on-kit portfolio. Birla Estates continues as the principal partner, occupying the prime front-of-jersey position

From $100 mn to $1 bn: How IPL teams' valuations have surged since 2008

RCB and Rajasthan Royals raked in over $1 billion from the fresh sale. Here's a look at current owners, past deals and how franchise brand valuations have grown

Kal Somani buys IPL team Rajasthan Royals in landmark $1.6 bn deal

Somani, who previously held a minority stake in the franchise, will now lead a consortium that includes backing from Walmart-linked investors, along with prominent American business families.

IPL vs NFL, NBA and EPL: How India's T20 powerhouse stacks up globally

Two multi-billion-dollar franchise deals have put the IPL in the global spotlight, but how does it compare with the NFL, EPL and NBA in size, revenue and influence across world sport

As RCB, RR become billion-dollar teams, can franchise economics keep up?

As RCB and Rajasthan Royals hit billion-dollar valuations, investors are betting on scale and scarcity but the real test lies in cash flows, growth and exit strategies

RCB, RR deals signal IPL's shift from a cricket league to an asset class

This isn't just about two franchises surpassing a symbolic valuation milestone. It is about the IPL emerging as a sustainable business and not just a cricket league

Why IPL teams are worth billions: Decoding RCB and RR's valuation playbook

RCB and Rajasthan Royals' billion-dollar deals reveal how IPL teams are valued, from media rights and cash flows to brand power, scarcity and future growth expectations

Billion-dollar IPL deals: Do team valuations add up or signal influence?

Record-breaking sales of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals highlight IPL's rapid growth, but raise questions on returns, valuation logic and motivations behind team ownership

RCB sold for $1.78 bn to Aditya Birla, Times of India-led consortium

Bengaluru-based franchise is being acquired from United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of Diageo plc, in a deal that values RCB at $1.78 billion (around ₹16,600 crore)

Here's how West Asia conflict can disrupt Dukes cricket ball supply

The Dukes ball's multi-country production model has exposed it to global logistical shocks at a crucial time in England's cricket calendar

Haaland backs Norway Chess expansion with new tour investment

Norway Chess has taken a major step with the launch of TCWCT, which has been approved by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for a minimum of 16 years