New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates’ T20 league has announced that the Knight Riders Group has acquired the rights to own and operate the Abu Dhabi franchise, and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) as an integral part of the UAE’s premier T20 league. will install in
Over the past decade, Knight Riders has become a household name in group T20 cricket. After establishing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, the Knight Riders became the owners of Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2015.
Recently, the Knight Riders Group has made a significant investment in Major League Cricket (MLC) in the US and intends to establish a franchise in the Los Angeles area.
This investment by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan-led Knight Riders Group along with Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta will set up their fourth T20 franchise across the world in IPL, CPL, MLC and now UAE’s T20 league.
Shah Rukh Khan said, “For many years we have been expanding the Knight Riders brand globally and are closely following the possibilities of T20 cricket in the UAE. We are excited to be a part of this league, which has undoubtedly been a huge success. Will happen.” ,
Khalid Al Zarooni, UAE T20 League President said; “The commitment to developing the T20 format and the expertise gathered by the Knight Riders Group through its involvement in franchise cricket across the globe is undeniable. We are extremely pleased with his vision to associate with the UAE’s T20 league and are confident that it will enhance the league’s reputation and professionalism across the cricketing community.”
Emirates Cricket Board Secretary General Mubashir Usmani said the UAE’s T20 league will attract some of the biggest names in world cricket while also providing a platform and international experience to local and upcoming players.
Adani Sportsline, along with Reliance Strategic Business Ventures, a subsidiary of Reliance, are franchisees in the league of the GRM Group.