Southern Brave in talks over GMR Group investment

GMR Group has entered an period of exclusivity to acquire a 49% stake in The Hundred’s Southern Brave.

The team’s host club Hampshire has progressed negotiations with te group following a selection process led by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), The Raine Group and Deloitte.

The agreement is set to be finalised within an eight-week period.

GMR Group, which took majority ownership of Hampshire Cricket and Utilita Bowl in September 2024, has an established presence in global sport. The India-based conglomerate owns Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League and operates cricket teams in Dubai, Pretoria, and Seattle.

The Hundred has been a key part of English cricket’s domestic calendar since its launch in 2021, and this investment would further integrate international stakeholders into the competition’s structure.

David Mann, Chief Executive, Hampshire Cricket & Utilita Bowl said, “GMR Group has extensive knowledge in developing successful franchise teams and have already proven themselves to be a valued partner for cricket in Hampshire.

“In Southern Brave, we have built two of the tournament’s most successful teams and welcomed a new generation of cricket fans to watch the sport live.

“We know that the future of The Hundred at Utilita Bowl is in safe hands and are looking forward to seeing what the coming years bring.”

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