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Saudi Arabia eyes stake in IPL

November 03, 2023 16:49 IST

IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his players celebrate with the trophy after winning IPL 2023. Photograph: BCCI

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in buying a multibillion-dollar stake in the Indian Premier League, the world's richest cricket league, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's advisers have spoken to Indian government officials about moving the IPL into a holding company valued at as much as $30 billion, the report said.

The talks were held when the crown prince visited India in September, the report said, adding that the kingdom proposed investing as much as $5 billion into the league and help lead an expansion into other countries.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the custodian of the IPL, did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for a comment.

IPL is one of the richest leagues in the world and has been attracting top players and coaches to India since its inaugural edition in 2008.

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