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Find Out How Much Money CSK Owners Invested In 2008 And What’s The Current Valuation

Naman VyasBy Naman Vyas27/04/2023No Comments3 Mins Read
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise CSK is owned by India Cements, a leading cement manufacturing company in the country. The franchise was purchased for a sum of $91 million in the inaugural IPL auction in 2008. At that time, it was the second most expensive team in the league after Mumbai Indians.

Since then, the franchise has been a consistent performer in the IPL, winning the championship three times and finishing runners-up on five occasions. The consistent performance of the team has helped in increasing the valuation of the franchise over the years.

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As of IPL 2023, the current valuation of CSK is estimated to be around $1.15 billion, making it one of the most valuable franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

This is a significant increase from the initial investment made by the owners, which was $91 million in the inaugural IPL auction in 2008.

Over the years, the franchise has been a consistent performer in the IPL, winning the championship three times and finishing runners-up on five occasions. The team’s success on the field has helped in increasing the franchise’s valuation over the years.

Apart from their on-field success, the franchise has also made significant investments in developing the team’s infrastructure and facilities. In 2021, the franchise opened a new state-of-the-art training facility in Chennai, which includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, and practice fields. The facility is equipped with the latest technology to help players improve their skills and performance.

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In terms of financial performance, CSK has been one of the most profitable franchises in the IPL.

According to reports, the franchise earned a revenue of around $102 million in 2019, which was the highest among all the IPL teams. The franchise’s revenue primarily comes from sponsorships, media rights, and ticket sales.

The franchise has also made significant investments in retaining their star players. In 2018, CSK retained three players, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Ravindra Jadeja, for a sum of ₹33.5 crores ($4.5 million). The franchise also spent ₹6.75 crores ($0.9 million) to secure the services of Shane Watson in the same year.

In conclusion, CSK is one of the most valuable franchises in the IPL with a current valuation of $1.15 billion. The franchise has made significant investments in developing their facilities and retaining their star players, and their on-field success has helped in increasing their valuation over the years. With a strong financial performance and a dedicated fan base, CSK is expected to continue to be one of the top-performing franchises in the IPL.

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Naman Vyas is an emerging talent in the field of cricket writing and he has been working for The Cricket Lounge as a cricket writer and delivering news and opinion from the world of cricket.

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