Published 15:10 IST, April 13th 2020
Who owns Rajasthan Royals? Owners stake, initial investment and team's brand value
Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural edition of IPL in 2008 under the captaincy of Shane Warne. The former cricketer is now one of the co-owners of the franchise.
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Rajasthan Royals started out as one of original eight franchises that launched inaugural edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Under leadership of veteran Australian cricketer Shane Warne, Royals won opening edition by defeating Chennai Super Kings in final. Often considered as “Moneyball” team of IPL, Rajasthan Royals is kwn for unearthing sparkling young talents. y are co-owned by Amisha Hathiramani, Maj Badale, Lachlan Murdoch and Shane Warne.
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Who owns Rajasthan Royals?
Who owns Rajasthan Royals? – Amisha Hathiramani (Tresco International Ltd)
Amisha Hathiramani’s Tresco International Ltd owns 44.2% shares in Rajasthan Royals side. Her far, Suresh Chellaram, used to hold same before he transferred his entire stake to his daughter in 2015.
Who owns Rajasthan Royals? – Maj Badale (Emerging Media (IPL) Ltd)
Maj Badale is an Indian businessman. He is one of co-owners of Rajasthan Royals. He owns 32.4% stake in popular franchise courtesy of Emerging Media (IPL) Ltd.
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Who owns Rajasthan Royals? – Lachlan Murdoch (Blue Water Estate Ltd)
Lachlan Murdoch is an Australian-British-American businessman and one of co-owners of Royals. His Blue Water Estate Ltd owns 11.7% shares in franchise.
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Who owns Rajasthan Royals? – Shane Warne (Spinners)
Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne himself represented Rajasthan Royals in initial few seasons. After retirement, he took up co-ownership of popular franchise through his undergarment brand called as ‘Spinners’. former cricketer owns 3% share in team.
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Rajasthan Royals brand value
According to sports.info, Rajasthan Royals brand value is estimated to be around US$43 million (₹327 crore) as of December 2019. ir brand value recently suffered a decline due to two-year suspension y were handed for ir involvement in IPL 2013 spot fixing controversy.
team was bought at lowest price before IPL 2008 for $67 million, having also been previously co-owned by Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra from 2009-2013.
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Disclaimer: above ‘Who own Rajasthan Royals’ net worth information and shares details is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of figures.
15:10 IST, April 13th 2020