Govil considers buying BBL teams Renegades or Hurricanes
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

U.S. tech entrepreneur Govil is exploring the purchase of a Big Bash League team, specifically showing interest in the Renegades and Hurricanes. Govil currently owns or co-owns teams in Major League Cricket and The Hundred. The potential acquisition aligns with his investment strategy in cricket-based franchises. The outcomes of these considerations remain to be seen.
- •Govil interested in purchasing Renegades or Hurricanes
- •Owns or co-owns teams in MLC and The Hundred
- •Potential acquisition discussions are ongoing
- •Governance changes could affect BBL team strategies
- 7:40 AMESPNcricinfo — US tech enterpreneur Govil eyes purchase of BBL team
"Renegades and Hurricanes are among the teams that interest Govil, who already owns or co-owns teams in MLC and the Hundred
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