High-profile investors, including Chelsea’s Jonathan Goldstein, the Ambani family, and members of the Glazer family, are eyeing stakes in The Hundred cricket teams. With bids reaching record amounts, this interest signals a transformative moment for English cricket as the ECB plans to raise over £500 million. Investors are set to benefit from broadcast and ticket revenue, while counties could see financial health, ensuring the growth and stability of cricket across England
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The Hundred Franchise Set to Attract American Investment by 2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is targeting American investment for its innovative 100-ball competition, The Hundred. Stakes in all eight teams are set to be sold by 2025, marking a strategic move to attract global investors and expand the tournament’s international reach.
2 Hollywood Stars Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney Eye Welsh Fire Stake as IPL Giants Join The Hundred Investment Battle
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are in talks to invest in Welsh Fire, a team in The Hundred cricket competition. Their potential involvement could significantly boost the team’s profile and help grow cricket in Wales, leveraging their successful sports management experience with Wrexham.