According to The Telegraph, the GMR group is poised to acquire full ownership of Hampshire and a 51% stake in the Southern Brave, with an option to eventually fully acquire the franchise. This transaction falls under the agreement submitted to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for further modifications.
The co-owners of the Capitals have reportedly outbid the Lucknow Super Giants with an offer valuing Hampshire at £120 million, which includes the club’s debts of approximately £60 million. GMR holds a 50% stake in both Delhi Capitals and their Women’s Premier League team, with the remaining 50% owned by another Indian conglomerate, the JSW Group.
As per the report, Hampshire’s value seems to have increased from an initial estimate of around £100 million during the negotiation process. This rise in value reflects the ECB’s decision to grant them a 51% stake in Southern Brave.
The GMR group also owns a 50% stake in the Dubai Capitals in the UAE’s ILT20 and the Seattle Orcas in America’s Major League Cricket.
