The Northern Superchargers franchise of The Hundred has been rebranded as Sunrisers Leeds after being acquired by the Sun Group, which also owns the IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad. The announcement was made through a video posted on the franchise’s social media accounts, stating that Sunrisers is more than just a team, it is a family and a passion.
The franchise owner, Kavya Maran, expressed excitement about the new era and urged fans, known as the Orange Army, to support the team with the same level of passion they have shown in the past. The Sun Group also owns the Sunrisers Eastern Cape team in South Africa’s franchise T20 tournament.
The Hundred has seen significant investment from IPL franchises, with Lucknow Super Giants acquiring a majority stake in Manchester Originals, Reliance Industries holding a stake in Oval Invincibles, and GMR Group owning part of Southern Brave. These partnerships showcase the growing global interest in cricket and the potential for collaboration between leagues.
The rebranding of Northern Superchargers to Sunrisers Leeds marks a new chapter for the franchise, as they aim to bring the same level of excitement and competitiveness to the Hundred tournament. Fans can expect to see the team play with fire and give their all on the field for the Orange Army. The future looks bright for Sunrisers Leeds as they embark on this new journey in the world of cricket.
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