Delhi Capitals Owners Forge Groundbreaking Partnership with Hampshire Cricket for Historic IPL-County Merger

In a historic merger between the worlds of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and English county cricket, GMR Global Pte Ltd (GGPL), the owners of the Delhi Capitals, have taken a significant step by acquiring a majority stake in Hampshire Sport & Leisure Holdings Limited. The unprecedented move positions GMR to hold a controlling 53%…


Delhi Capitals Owners Forge Groundbreaking Partnership with Hampshire Cricket for Historic IPL-County Merger

In a historic merger between the worlds of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and English county cricket, GMR Global Pte Ltd (GGPL), the owners of the Delhi Capitals, have taken a significant step by acquiring a majority stake in Hampshire Sport & Leisure Holdings Limited. The unprecedented move positions GMR to hold a controlling 53% share in Hampshire Cricket, with a full acquisition anticipated within the next two years.

Hampshire Joins GMR’s Expanding Global Cricket Empire

GMR, already a key player in global cricket, boasts ownership stakes in multiple high-profile teams including the Delhi Capitals (IPL), Delhi Capitals Women (WPL), Dubai Capitals (ILT20), Pretoria Capitals (SA20), and Seattle Orcas (MLC). The latest addition of Hampshire Cricket, a club with a storied 160-year legacy, to GMR’s growing portfolio marks a major step in international cricket collaborations.


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Rod Bransgrove, Chairman of Hampshire Sport & Leisure Holdings Group, expressed his excitement about the merger, calling it the realization of a lifelong dream. He emphasized that GMR’s values aligned perfectly with those of Hampshire, creating an ideal partnership. He also highlighted the historic significance of the acquisition, as Hampshire became the first English cricket club to join forces with an international cricket group.

This opens a new chapter for Hampshire and the sport at large,

Bransgrove stated, expressing his optimism for the future and the role this partnership will play in the global growth of cricket.

GMR Group’s Corporate Chairman, Grandhi Kiran Kumar, echoed this sentiment, noting that Bransgrove’s leadership and vision for Hampshire Cricket were key factors in the decision. He praised the synergy between their approaches, which ultimately led to the agreement.

As the lines between domestic and international cricket continue to blur, this partnership promises to reshape the landscape of the sport and forge new pathways for both fans and players.