GMR Sports
A World-Class
Cricket Collective
A global cricket portfolio spanning leagues, formats, and geographies, built on long-term ownership and performance-led team development.
A World-Class Cricket Collective.
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Cricket at a Global Scale
GMR Sports owns and operates cricket teams across multiple leagues and formats across India, Africa, UK, UAE and USA. We strive to create engaging opportunities for players, fans, and partners throughout the year. We focus on building high-performance teams supported by strong talent pathways and professional sports management. Our approach combines global exposure with long-term development to strengthen the game across markets.
FY 2025-26
9
Cricket Teams
5
Countries Represented
5+
Leagues
2008
Founder Franchise of the IPL
Our Cricket Portfolio
Our cricket teams have a multi-continent presence, competing across leagues and tournaments throughout the year.
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Delhi Capitals (Men's)
Flagship Indian Premier League (IPL) team from India’s capital, New Delhi.
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Delhi Capitals (Women's)
A 4-time finalist in the Women’s Premier League
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Dubai Capitals
One of the most successful franchises in the UAE’s International League T20, winning the championship in 2025.
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Pretoria Capitals
A founding SA20 franchise based in Centurion, Pretoria Capitals finished as runners-up in the inaugural season.
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Seattle Orcas
A Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise based in the Pacific Northwest, showcasing GMR Sports’ commitment to growing cricket in newer and exciting markets.
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Hampshire Cricket (Women's)
A leading English county women’s team, champions of the 2018 One-Day Championship and runners-up in the Vitality Women’s T20 Cup.
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Hampshire Cricket (Men's)
A historic English county team competing across formats, with multiple T20 and List A titles over several decades.
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India Capitals
A founding team and current reigning champions in the Legends League Cricket tournament, featuring some of the sport’s most celebrated players.
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Southern Brave (Men's)
A member of the ECB’s The Hundred 100-ball tournament, the men’s team were champions of the inaugural season, establishing themselves as a dominant force in the format.
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Southern Brave (Women's)
A founding member of the ECB’s 100-ball short-form tournament, the women's team secured the championship in the 2023 season.
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Cricket Portfolio Highlights
Our cricket teams have a multi-continent presence, competing across leagues and tournaments throughout the year.
Pioneers in Women’s Cricket
Pioneers in Women’s Cricket
GMR has continued to invest in women’s sport, marked by the success of the Delhi Capitals and Hampshire women's teams, and the inaugural season of the Women's Rugby Premier League.
First To Own A County Team
First To Own A County Team
In 2024, GMR acquired Hampshire Cricket, one of England's 18 historic first-class county clubs, along with the associated Utilita Bowl, in a landmark deal.
Founding IPL Heritage
Founding IPL Heritage
GMR Sports has been a founding owner since the IPL’s first season, spearheading the league’s growth with sustained success on the field and strong fan engagement off the field.
Multi-Continent Operations
Multi-Continent Operations
GMR Sports has invested in sports teams and leagues across India, the UK, the UAE, South Africa, and the USA, showcasing its continued belief in the unifying power of team sports.
Format Diversity
Format Diversity
GMR’s sports assets span IPL, WPL, ILT20, SA20, MLC, The Hundred and County cricket, spearheading the growth of both men’s and women’s sports across geographies.
Champions Across Formats
Champions Across Formats
GMR Sports’ commitment to excellence is evident in our teams having won league titles across India, the UAE, and the UK.
A Global Portfolio of Elite Cricket Teams
GMR’s cricketing portfolio spans marquee franchises across leagues and geographies, solidifying its commitment to building a strong multi-continent ecosystem.
