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Kal Somani's Rajasthan Royals takeover includes Royals' CPL, SA20 teams

RR were originally acquired in 2008 by UK-based Emerging Media, led by Manoj Badale, for $67 million

IPL 2026: Gaikwad, Samson set to open for CSK; Ayush to bat at No. 3

Mhatre was one of CSK's standout performers in IPL 2025, scoring 240 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 188.97 while opening the batting

Virat Kohli to Chris Gayle: Top 10 highest run-getters in IPL history

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli leads the list of highest run scorers in IPL with 8,661 runs, while David Warner, with 6,565 runs, leads the table for overseas batters

IPL 2026: PBKS playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, streaming

Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 29

Bethell to Green: Top 10 overseas players to watch out for in IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders bought Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for ₹25.20 crore from a ₹2 crore base in the IPL 2026 auction

IPL 2026: KKR playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, streaming

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Mumbai Indians in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 29

Prashant to Auqib: Top ten uncapped players to watch out for in IPL 2026

CSK's Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, who broke the record for the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history with ₹14.2 crore bids each, will be at the centre stage among top uncapped players

IPL 2026: SRH Playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, streaming

Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener of IPL 2026 on March 28

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

IPL 2026: RCB playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, streaming

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tournament opener of IPL 2026 on March 28

IPL 2026 news: CSK ropes in Spencer Johnson as replacement player for injured Nathan Ellis

Johnson will miss the initial matches as he is still in rehab before finally joining the CSK camp between April 21 and 23, the five-time champions confirmed

IPL 2026: MI Playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, live streaming

Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 29

IPL impact: RPSG Ventures up 20%; Sun TV, United Spirits retreat from highs

A key trend in RCB, Rajasthan Royals deals is the shift from individual ownership to institutional and consortium-based ownership and IPL evolution as a global sports asset class.

IPL 2026: CSK Playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, streaming

Chennai Super Kings will take on Rajasthan Royals in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 30