IPL 2021: Two New IPL Teams Announced: Lucknow and Ahmedabad are the two new franchises that have been added to the current 8-team IPL setup. Sanjeev Goenka’s RPSG Group has bagged the Lucknow franchise while former F1 promoter CVC Capitals has bagged the Ahmedabad franchise. The current 8 franchises soon took to their social media accounts to welcome both the new franchises into the setup. Follow InsideSport.in for more live updates
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Soon after the BCCI confirmed Lucknow and Ahmedabad as the two new franchises in the IPL, the current franchises, including Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, reacted to the good news and welcomed the newcomers in their own style. While KKR and RCB used images as their way of communication, Rajasthan Royals went a step further in welcoming both the new franchises. Check out –
Rajasthan Royals:
Ahmedabad and Lucknow – you're welcome (and we're sorry 😋) #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/xSBfxmnA4G
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 25, 2021
Kolkata Knight Riders:
𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 🖐🏼🤚🏼
Welcome to the show, #Lucknow and #Ahmedabad. Looking forward to 🔟x action and thrill next #IPL 🔥#Cricket #IPLNewTeam pic.twitter.com/Xw4yFq8shp
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 25, 2021
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Join us in welcoming the two new members of the IPL family! 🤜🤛
ಸ್ವಾಗತ, Ahmedabad and Lucknow!#PlayBold #IPL2022 #NewIPL #WelcomeToTheIPL #IPLAuction #IPLBid #NewTeams pic.twitter.com/yOlq1uKN1u
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) October 25, 2021
Chennai Super Kings:
Anbu1⃣0⃣ Welcoming Ahmedabad & Lucknow to the IPL Family!
🥳🥳💛💛#IPL2022 #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 pic.twitter.com/vM4BASutp3— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 25, 2021
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Welcome Lucknow and Ahmedabad to the #IPL family! 🧡#OrangeArmy #OrangeOrNothing https://t.co/YFNriBh4Hu
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 25, 2021
Mumbai Indians:
Welcome to the #IPL family, Lucknow & Ahmedabad. 💙#MumbaiIndians #OneFamily https://t.co/wGZ5SpG9j4
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 25, 2021
Delhi Capitals:
Welcome to the club, Lucknow and Ahmedabad 💙
See you on the pitch in 2⃣0⃣2⃣2⃣ 🤩 https://t.co/m9BtefkDpl
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 25, 2021
Punjab Kings:
Two 🆕 teams to be a part of the #VIVOIPL family! 🤝
CVC Capital Partners ➡️ Ahmedabad
RPSG Group ➡️ Lucknow pic.twitter.com/vO0p5f3F4z— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 25, 2021
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Lucknow Franchise: RPSG GROUP: Sanjeev Goenka’s RPSG Group has picked Lucknow as their home base with a winning bid of ₹7,090 crores. The RPSG group is making a comeback in the IPL having previously owned the Rising Pune Supergiant (2016 and 2017) team. The Rising Pune Super Giants played two IPL seasons – 2016 and 2017 when Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were banned. Lucknow’s Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium will be the franchise’s home venue.
Ahmedabad Franchise: CVC Capital: CVC Capital is one of the biggest sports investors globally that has opted for Ahmedabad as their home base with a bid of ₹5625 crores. CVC Capital were previous stakeholders in Formula 1 and recently took a minority stake in La Liga & also own a substantial stake in World Volleyball & various other sports ventures. The Narendra Modi Stadium will be the franchise’s home venue.
The two new franchises will now be a part of the 15th edition of the IPL which is expected to take place around March-April next year followed by a mega auction in the month of December.
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