New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A couple of days after the Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla acquired the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, the US-based Kal Somani consortium claimed they were sidelined from the race and insisted they never withdrew their bid.In March, Kal Somani reportedly agreed to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Rajasthan Royals for a record USD 1.63 billion and the deal was expected to close after the 2026 IPL season.But on Sunday, Lakshmi N. Mittal and Aditya Mittal announced that a …
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New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi welcomed the acquisition of Rajasthan Royals by the Mittal family in partnership with Adar Poonawalla, saying the league could not have better owners than the two, calling them the “most savvy investors.”Lakshmi N. Mittal and Aditya Mittal on Sunday announced a definitive agreement has been reached to acquire the Rajasthan Royals, in partnership with Adar Poonawalla, from Manoj Badale and consortium. In addition to th…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Lakshmi N. Mittal and Aditya Mittal on Sunday announced a definitive agreement has been reached to acquire the Rajasthan Royals, in partnership with Adar Poonawalla, from Manoj Badale and consortium. Following completion, the Mittal Family will own approximately 75 per cent of Rajasthan Royals, with Adar Poonawalla holding approximately 18 per cent. The remaining approximately 7 per cent will be held by approved existing investors, including Manoj Badale. It is understood…
Jaipur, March 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach Kumar Sangakkara said the franchise had worked to strengthen several areas of the squad ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, including batting depth and having more options in the spin bowling department.RR had a forgettable time in IPL 2025, suffering 10 defeats and winning only four games to finish ninth in the points table. After releasing all their spinners before the 2026 season auction, RR found a bankable Indian spi…
Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals have officially ushered in a new era by appointing Riyan Parag as captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with the 23-year-old describing the moment as both emotional and empowering.Having been part of the Royals setup since the early days of his IPL career, Parag spoke about the franchise’s role in shaping his journey and the pride he feels in stepping into the leadership role.“Rajasthan Royals have been my home in the IPL since day one….