RT
A group of Silicone Valley CEOs have reportedly come together to place a bid for ownership of a cricket team in London
A consortium of global tech CEOs of Indian origin is reportedly bidding for a London-based cricket team in a league called ‘The Hundred’ played in England and Wales, according to Bloomberg. The names on the list reportedly include Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen.
The $97-million offer for one of two teams: the Oval Invincibles or the London Spirit, is spearheaded by Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks Inc, and Satyan Gajwani, vice-chairman of Times Internet Ltd, the digital arm of the Times of India Group, according to Bloomberg.
In England, The Hundred is marketed as a modernized cricket format aimed at attracting younger fans and families. Launched in 2021, it features matches with 100 balls per side and simplified rules, making the game faster-paced and more accessible….
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