After a successful finish to the first-ever Women’s Premiere League hosted by India, cricket fanatics are now set for the men’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The tournament starts on March 31 with the first match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans which will take place in the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Many IPL teams are owned by women and have been spotted supporting their respective teams during the match. But do you know everything about them?
Nita Ambani: Mumbai Indians!
For the unversed, the Mumbai Indians women’s team took home the first WPL trophy this year. It was a proud moment for Nita Ambani who is the owner of the team along with her husband and businessman Mukesh Ambani. Nita Ambani’s net worth as per many reports is around $3 million. She is also the founder of Dhirubai International School and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation.
Preity Zinta: Punjab Kings
Preity Zinta, an Indian actress who is known for many films like Kal Ho Naa Ho, Soldier etc co-owns the IPL team Punjab Kings. She holds a 23% stake in the team’s ownership and never fails to be present for all their matches.
Juhi Chawla- Kolkata Knight Riders
Did you know that Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders is co-owned by Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta? They hold a 45% stake in the franchise and the actor is often spotted cheering in the team. Juhi Chawla is also an Indian actress who has worked in many films like Darr, Yes Boss, Swarg and more. According to a report, the actress’s net worth is 10 million.
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Kaviya Maran: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Although the Sunrisers Hyderabad is owned by the business tycoon Kalanithi Maran his daughter Kaviya Maran is the CEO of the team. She is also an entrepreneur by profession and as per some sources, her net worth is approximately 50 crores.
These ladies much be all set to support their respective teams in this new season of IPL!
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