Knight Riders could invest in Hundred if it expands
Kolkata Knight Riders are interested in buying a stake in a new Hundred franchise if the competition expands to 10 teams.
The owners of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may be interested in investing in The Hundred franchise if the competition grows, according to sources. KRG was among the bidders during the ECB's auction of eight franchises last year, but ultimately decided against investing in Trent Rockets after assessing its valuation. However, KRG officials would consider rejoining the bidding if The Hundred expands from eight to 10 franchises.
Such a move would give the ECB another significant bidder with IPL connections when seeking new teams. Possible locations for two new franchises are Durham and a team in the southwest, potentially based in Bristol or Taunton. The Hundred is not expected to add more teams before the current media rights cycle ends in 2028, but expansion could boost the value of subsequent broadcast deals, with new franchises likely to be introduced from 2029 onwards.
Notable IPL-linked owners of existing The Hundred franchises include Sunrisers Leeds, Manchester Super Giants, MI London, and Southern Brave. KRG has a diverse portfolio of cricket franchises, including operations in India, the Caribbean, the UAE, and the United States.
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