MI Get Invincibles, LSG Rope In Manchester; List Of New Owners Of The Hundred Franchises

The Hundred franchises sold by ECB to foreign investors [Source: @thehundred/X.com]

The extravagant auction for The Hundred League franchises conducted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is in full swing with six out of eight franchises already sold. IPL team owners were actively involved in the bidding process and struck a couple of lucrative deals. 

The ECB had initially sought to raise 500 million pounds from share sales in the domestic franchise competition, with funds meant to support county cricket and grassroots development.

Investors from India, USA, and other global technology firms have expressed interest with bids coming from IPL teams and big corporations like that. Counties retain the majority 51% stake, while investors have secured a minimum 49% share.

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Here’s a complete breakdown of The Hundred franchises sold till now

The auction's goal is to revamp the tournament financially and globally, particularly after a reported 9 million pound loss in the first two years. Higher player salaries are on the horizon to attract top talent, while significant changes are expected from 2026 onward.

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