Reliance Industries and Surrey County Cricket Membership have formalized a partnership that sees the Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred rebranded as MI London. The transfer follows a number of months of delay, with most agreements reportedly finalized in JulyThe arrival of the Mumbai Indians’ possession additional expands the IPL’s world footprint and underlines the growing affect of Indian house owners in UK cricket competitions,
The announcement signifies a shift for probably the most dominant group in The Hundred. Oval Invincibles have gained 5 titles in 5 seasons, with the ladies’s group securing championships in 2021 and 2022, and the lads’s group rising victorious from 2023 to 2025. The rebranding to MI London is anticipated to deliver new business methods and a broader worldwide profile to the franchise.
“Reliance Strategic Enterprise Ventures Restricted, an entirely owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Restricted, and Surrey County Cricket Membership, at the moment introduced their partnership within the Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred. This follows the completion of a deal, which supplies the organizations 49% and 51% stakes within the franchise, respectively, transferring possession from England and Wales Cricket Board. As a part of this new partnership, from 2026 each the lads’s and the ladies’s groups shall be generally known as MI. London,” learn the assertion.
Mumbai Indians’ newest enlargement provides the UK to its checklist of franchises, which already contains groups in India, the UAE, South Africa, and the USA. This technique displays a pattern the place IPL house owners proceed to determine a presence in a number of cricketing markets, reinforcing the Mumbai Indians’ dedication to constructing a world sports activities model.
“The Invincibles’ profitable document and spirit of excellence completely embody the MI ethos of ardour, resilience, and teamwork. Constructing on our shared ardour for cricket, we sit up for collaborating with our companions at Surrey CCC and constructing on the legacy of The Hundred’s most profitable group,” stated Akash Ambani.
Surrey Chair Oli Slipper added, “We’re happy to have reached an settlement with the Reliance group over our partnership within the Hundred franchise group.
“Reliance deliver a big depth of cricket and enterprise experience and have had nice success with their franchise groups in India and around the globe – there is no doubt that they’re right here to win.
“They’re passionate cricket individuals and collectively we are going to proceed the success of our two groups.”
Different IPL franchises have additionally invested in The Hundred. The Lucknow Tremendous Giants personal a 70% stake within the Manchester franchise, the GMR Group (house owners of Delhi Capitals) has a 49% stake in Hampshire, and Sunrisers Hyderabad has full possession of Yorkshire. These investments reveal the growing business curiosity and strategic alignment between Indian cricket entities and the UK’s skilled leagues.
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