Surrey has confirmed that they will retain their majority participation in oval invincibles, since they begin their period of exclusive negotiations with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the owners of the Indians of Mumbai, following the sale of capital last month.
That means that they are expected to pay just over £ 60 million for their capital participation when the property of the ECB -to Surrey County cricket Club team at the end of 2025. This will be carried out through negotiations with Rise Worldwide, the Subsidiary of Reliance, which has been appointed as the favorite partner of the club since the 2026 season onwards.
The Mumbai Indians, five -time winners of the IPL, are widely seen as the most powerful IPL franchise, while Surrey is the richest county club in the county. The masculine and female teams of the invincible will become the sixth and seventh team Emirates (ILT20).
Ril, owned by the Ambani family, had been widely linked to the purchase of a participation in London Spirit, but that franchise was finally secured by a Consortium by Silicon Valley Tech that valued the franchise based in the Lord in £ 295 million.
Up to five IPL teams could participate in the ownership of the team when the sales process is completed at the end of this month. Last week, Sun Group – Sunrisers Hyderabad owners – said 100% participation in the northern superchargers for £ 100 million, while the Sanjiv Goenka RPSG group – owners of Lucknow Super Giants – which is expected to generate A 70% participation in Manchester’s originals when their negotiations are complete.
Southern Brave is expected to be insured by GMR Group, co -owners of Delhi Capitals, which last year bought an innovative majority participation in host host county Hampshire, while Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals owners are among which it is understood that it is understood that it is understood that They have understood that they have been understood that they have understood interest in Trent Rockets, based in Nottingham.
Surrey, however, has reiterated its desire to maintain its controlling participation in invincible of the competitions in which they have competed.
Oli Slipper, president of Surrey CCC, said: “We said from the beginning that we wanted the best partner to guarantee that Surrey continues to lead the way in the English Crick and in the Indians of Mumbai that is what we have.
“They share our passion for the cricket, they own the largest and most successful team of the IPL, the Mumbai Indians, and we believe that this association will bring continuous success to both Surrey CCC and our one hundred team.
“Beyond Crickt, the great success of Ril’s global business will help Surrey prosper too.
Mrs. Nita M Abani, owner of the Mumbai Indians, said: “cricket is more than a sport, it is a passion that unites people in geographies and cultures. The welcome to the invincible ovals in our family of Mumbai Indians It is a proud and special moment. “
“England, with its rich cricket culture, has always been special for the game,” added Akash Ambani, owner of the Mumbai Indians. “Having the iconic oval, which has witnessed some of the best moments of cricket, since our place at home is really special.”
