Archive · 31 Jul 2025
The Hundred Looks to IPL for 'Phenomenal Growth'
The Hundred, a cricket tournament, is getting investment from owners of teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the biggest cricket league.
This will bring in new skills and money.
Four IPL team owners will own part of The Hundred teams.
The deal begins in 2026, and team values are rising.
The ECB, the cricket governing body, stated it will ensure fairness in player selection, regardless of their nationality.
IPL owners are investing in The Hundred cricket tournament.
Four IPL team owners will partially own teams in The Hundred.
The deal with IPL investors will take effect from the 2026 season.
The ECB expects team valuations to exceed 975 million pounds.
The ECB stated it would take action if owners discriminated in player selection.
- Who
- The England and Wales Cricket Board and owners of IPL teams.
- What
- IPL owners are investing in The Hundred cricket tournament.
- When
- The deal takes effect from the 2026 season.
- Where
- The Hundred cricket tournament in England.
- Why
- To foster growth and development, taking from the success of the IPL.
- IPL Team Owners Involved
- Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals
- Deal Implementation
- 2026 season
- Team Valuation
- Over 975 million pounds
- Investment in English Cricket
- Over 500 million pounds
Sources
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