Sunrisers Hyderabad Owners Acquire The Hundred Franchise, Rebrand as Sunrisers Leeds
The Sun Group, owners of the IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), have successfully expanded their global cricketing footprint by acquiring the Northern Superchargers franchise in The Hundred. Following the record-breaking acquisition, the team has been officially rebranded as **Sunrisers Leeds**, aligning it with the established 'Sunrisers' brand that also includes Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.
This move marks the first outright sale of a franchise in The Hundred, with the Sun Group securing 100 percent ownership. The acquisition is valued at Euros 100 million, demonstrating a significant investment in the English domestic competition. The rebranding effort aims to connect the Leeds-based team to the global Orange Army fanbase.
SRH Co-owner Kavya Maran emphasized the emotional connection and fearless approach associated with the Sunrisers brand, urging the local fanbase to embrace the new identity. This expansion solidifies the Sun Group's position as a major multi-league franchise owner, bringing the successful management and fan engagement strategies seen in the IPL to the UK market.
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“Sunrisers isn't just a team, it's family, it's emotion, it's passion. Orange Army, you've always shown up in huge numbers with fierce passion from India to South Africa. Now it's time to paint heading the orange. We're ready to go hard, we're ready to go fearless, we're ready to play with fire. This team is yours, Orange Army. Every wicket, every run, every record we break, it's for you.”
Kavya Maran, Co-owner, Sunrisers Hyderabad
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“Sunrisers isn't just a team, it's family, it's emotion, it's passion. Orange Army, you've always shown up in huge numbers with fierce passion from India to South Africa. Now it's time to paint heading the orange. We're ready to go hard, we're ready to go fearless, we're ready to play with fire. This team is yours, Orange Army. Every wicket, every run, every record we break, it's for you.”
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