Who Are the Owners of IPL Teams?
Who doesn’t like cricket? Whether playing or watching we love it both. Our country India is very fond of cricket. They excitedly await the cricket event – Indian Premier League popularly known as IPL that takes place in summer every year. During this time fans come together at stadiums to support their favorite teams and to cheer for them as they step on the field to play. They eagerly wait to see their favorite cricketers set the pitch on fire. It is a magnificent event that gets sponsored by various advertisers who invest tons of money on it. But what gets most of the attention is the auction of players that occurs before the grand event which is observed very carefully as it reveals the members of each team. Team owners invest a lot of money in order to get the best players that will help their teams achieve victory. Following is the list that contains the IPL teams and their owners.
Mumbai Indians
The very popular IPL team Mumbai Indians is based in Mumbai Maharastra and is owned by Reliance Industries Ltd. In 2008 Indian billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani and Neeta Ambani bought Mumbai Indians. The team has been victorious several times. Many famous cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Malinga and many more are related to this team. Due to the success they’ve achieved and the players playing in the team has elevated its fame and attracted a lot fans. \
Chennai Super Kings
Next up is Chennai Super Kings which is yet another very popular IPL team. The team is owned by India Cements Limited through its belonging company called Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited, Sharda Logistics, LIC, Radhakishan Damani and Non-Promoter Group. They’ve claimed the IPL title four times and are known for having the maximum win percentage among all the other IPL teams. Its has also evolved as India’s first unicorn sports team.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders popularly known as KKR, are a franchise cricket team that represents the Indian city Kolkata in the IPL based in West Bengal. The team is owned by the most loved bollywood actor, more commonly known as King Khan – Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, bollywood actress Juhi Chawla and her spouse Jay Mehta. The team is recognised for their prominent slogan – ‘Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo Re’ which means ‘We shall Win’ and they do stick to their words.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Popularly known as RCB, Royal Challengers Bangalore is another talented team that plays in the Indian Premiere League. It was formed in the year 2008 and is owned by United Spirits. It got its name from the company’s liquor brand name Royal Challenge. The team claims the titles of both the highest as well as the lowest total in the league for which they are sometimes termed as underachievers. Yet that doesn’t let them down. The massive support from their fans and their team spirit keeps them united.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals is a Jaipur based Indian cricket team that is a part of the Indian Premier League. This team is recognised for buying unfamiliar or lesser known cricketers who have at no time played in such big events. The objective of the team’s management is to help and assist budding cricketers become renowned faces.The team is accquired five owners namely the Emerging Media, Spinners (Shane Warne), Blue Water Estate Ltd, Tresco International Ltd and the RedBird Capital.
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings is an Indian cricket team franchise that is based in Mohali, in the state of Punjab. Earlier it was known as Kings XI Punjab. This IPL team has considerable amount of fans. Currently, the team is owned by four different organisations like Dabur, Wadia Group, Apeejay Group and by bollywood actress Preity Zinta .
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad is another IPL team that originates from Hyderabad, Telangana. They made their first appearance at the 2013 IPL. The team was formed in 2012 after the IPL scrapped off the Hyderabad-based Deccan Chargers from the league. The team is acquired by Kalanithi Maran of the Sun TV Network..
Delhi Capitals
Another IPL team Delhi Capitals, previously known as the Delhi Daredevils, first stepped on the pitch and competed against other IPL teams in 2021. The team has constantly been reprimanded by its fans for putting on a dim performance in previous competitions before its name change.Nevertheless they have upgraded themselves in the previous two leagues. Half of the team is owned by GMR Group, while the other half is owned by JSW Group.
Gujarat Titans
The IPL team , is based in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat and has left fans delighted to look forward to a new team. It was established in the year 2021,and is expected to contend in its debut tournament this year. The team will be headed byfamous Indian cricketer, Hardik Pandya, and will be trained by coach Ashish Nehra. The team is owned by CVC Capital.
Lucknow Super Giants
This new IPL team was launched in the year 2021, and stepped on the field for the first time in 2022. It’s a team based in Lucknow, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The team is led by KL Rahul as the captain, while coach Andy Flower trains the team. The team is acquired and owned by RPSG Ventures Ltd. Fans are enthusiastic about the addition of a new team that they can support.
Conclusion
This League, or the IPL, happens to be one of the country’s greatest events and the most popular cricket tournament, with a massive amount fanbase. Teams can be formed by investing millions but the true victory is gained by each player’s hard work and team spirit. Fans admire their favorites and their support is the team’s biggest motivation. Win or Lose – what matters is what one learns from it.
