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Sanjay Govil acquires stake in UK cricket team Welsh Fire
Govil's involvement in cricket began with the Washington Freedom, which he launched during Major League Cricket's inaugural season in 2023.
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Indian-American entrepreneur, Sanjay Govil has secured a 50 percent stake in Welsh Fire, the Cardiff-based franchise in The Hundred, a professional cricket league in the United Kingdom.
Owner of the Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise, Washington Freedom and founder of Infinite Computer Solutions and Zyter TruCare, Govil’s successful bid marks his interest in the expanding market of recreational cricket.
“I’m thrilled for this next step forward in renewing and expanding cricket for the next generation of fans,” Govil said. “I’m looking forward to the benefits our partnership will have not only for recreational cricket in the United Kingdom but for strengthening the cross-border relationship between international teams, franchises, and fans for years to come.”
Glamorgan County Cricket Club, the host county of Welsh Fire, welcomed the investment. Chair Mark Rhydderch-Roberts said, “It was vitally important for us that any investment partner shared our values, our strategic and commercial aims, and our ambition to grow as an international brand. Washington Freedom ticked all of the boxes and has been our preferred bidder for some time, so we are delighted that they have chosen to partner with us.”
Govil's involvement in cricket began with the Washington Freedom, which he launched during Major League Cricket's inaugural season in 2023. Under the coaching of former Australian captain Ricky Ponting and leadership of current Australian batter Steve Smith, the team clinched the MLC championship in 2024.
Govil and Glamorgan will finalize contractual details over the next eight weeks. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has now sold stakes in seven of The Hundred's teams, bringing a significant financial boost to the league.
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