Chennai Super Kings Owners

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CSK owner N. Srinivasan with MS Dhoni [Source: @kurkureter/x.com]CSK owner N. Srinivasan with MS Dhoni [Source: @kurkureter/x.com]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) aren’t just an IPL team, they’re a full-blown cricketing emotion. From their first match in 2008 to now, they’ve been one of the most loved teams in the league.

With five IPL trophies in their cabinet, CSK knows how to win hearts and titles. But there’s more to this team than Dhoni and the iconic yellow jersey. Their ownership journey is a story in itself: full of highs and a few lows.

Here’s a closer look at Chennai Super Kings owners who runs the show behind this powerhouse franchise.

Who is the Owner of Chennai Super Kings?

The official boss of CSK is Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSKCL). It’s been holding the reins since 2014. From managing player contracts to handling sponsorship, CSKCL does it all and is basically the backbone of everything at CSK.

Before CSKCL, it was India Cements running the show. But after some controversies, India Cements had to step back, and CSKCL stepped up.

CSK Owner Share Percentage​

Since its inception, Super Kings has had a fair share of change in its ownership. Below is a detailed list of CSK owner share percentage: 

Shareholder’s Name
% of total Shares of the company
Trustees, India Cements
30.86%
Life Insurance Corporation
6.04%
Sri Saradha Logistics Private limited
5.69%
Reliance Capital Trustee
2.51%
Radhakishan S Damani
2.39%
The Boston Company
1.68%

CSK Owner's Net Worth

If you know CSK, you know N. Srinivasan. He’s the former President of the BCCI and ICC and is also the Managing Director of India Cements. In short, the CSK owner knows his way around cricket and business. Srinivasan has been a huge part of CSK’s success story as he has steered the team through some pretty tough times.


CSK owner N. Srinivasan with daughter Rupa Gurunath (@swastik_bargarh/X.com)


Then there’s his daughter, Rupa Gurunath. She’s been involved in the franchise too, making sure the family stays connected to the team. Together, they’ve helped build CSK into the brand it is today.

Now, let’s take a look at the net worth of Mr. Srinivasan, a powerhouse in business and sports in India.  

N. Srinivasan's Net Worth

A powerful business tycoon, Srinivasan is one of the most profound names in the cricket fraternity in India. Apart from his contributions to cricket, he is the Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of India Cements Limited, a leading cement manufacturer in India. According to several media reports, his net worth is estimated to be around Rs 720 crore.

CSK Owner's Controversies

You can’t talk about CSK’s ownership without mentioning the 2013 spot-fixing scandal. Srinivasan’s son-in-law, Gurunath Meiyappan, got caught in a messy betting case, and it shook the team’s reputation. The punishment was a two-year suspension. Fans were heartbroken, and it wasn’t an easy time for anyone.

But here’s the thing about CSK, they bounce back. The team came roaring back in 2018 and grabbed the IPL title like they’d never been away. It was classic CSK: underdogs turned champions.

Other Teams owned by CSK's Owners: Business Ventures and Affiliations

CSK is a brand that fans live and breathe and their merchandise game is on point with everything from jerseys to mugs flying off shelves. Beyond the IPL, CSK runs a high-performance centre and cricket academy in Chennai where they nurture budding cricketers.

CSK also owns the Joburg Super Kings in SA20 and the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket which has expanded their global reach. With subsidiaries like Superking Ventures Pvt Ltd and partnerships with big brands, the Super Kings has become a grand cricketing empire. It is worth mentioning that CSK was the first IPL team to hit unicorn status in 2021.

FAQs: Chennai Super Kings Owners

Q.1. Who is the real owner of Chennai Super Kings?

Ans. India Cements Managing Director N. Srinivasan is the current owner of the Chennai Super Kings.

Q.2. Who is the current CEO of CSK?

Ans. Chennai-based Kashinath Viswanathan is the current Director and CEO of the most loved IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings CEO. 

Q.3. Who is the owner of CSK in jail?

Ans. Gurunath Meiyappan, son-in-law of former BCCI president N Srinivasan and owner of CSK, was arrested in the year 2012 for his alleged involvement in betting on IPL matches.

Q.4. Why was CSK banned for 2 years?

Ans. CSK was banned from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years (2016 and 2017) due to the involvement of their team official, Gurunath Meiyappan, in a spot-fixing and betting scandal.