BCCI Bags Rs 4669.99 Crore for Sale of Five Women’s Premier League Teams
The BCCI on Wednesday announced the sale of five teams in the inaugural Women's Premier League. Adani Sportsline, Capri Global Holdings, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals were declared as successful bidders.
Mumbai, Jan 25 (PTI): The BCCI on Wednesday earned a Rs 4669.99 crore windfall for the sale of five teams in the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) with Adani Sportsline buying the most expensive franchise for Rs 1289 crore. The Ahmedabad franchise went to Adani while IPL team owners Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals successfully bid Rs 912.99 crore, Rs 901 crore and Rs 810 crore respectively to enter the WPL. Royal Challengers Bangalore Successfully Buys Bengaluru Women’s Premier League Franchise, Shells Out INR 901 Crore.
Capri Global Holdings got the Lucknow franchise for Rs 757 crore.
Earlier this month, the BCCI sold the media rights to Viacom18 for Rs 951 crore, getting a Rs 7.09 crore per match value for five years. Adani Group Buys Ahmedabad Women’s Premier League Franchise, Shells Out INR 1289 Crore.
"Today is a historic day in cricket as the bidding for teams of inaugural #WPL broke the records of the inaugural Men's IPL in 2008! Congratulations to the winners as we garnered Rs.4669.99 Cr in total bid," said BCCI secretary Jay Shah in a tweet. PTI
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