IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in the hunt for a new owner, with buyers from India and elsewhere showing interest. As per a report in The Telegraph , the owners of Hundred franchise Welsh Fire are “serious candidates" and have funds to purchase the team valued at USD 2 billion.

Welsh Fire are co-owned by American tech billionaire Sanjay Govil and Glamorgan Cricket Club. Govil also owns Major League Cricket franchise Washington Freedom.

“Fire and Freedom do not comment on specific cases. However, we are in the business of owning, operating and developing global cricket franchises. We note current structural trends towards consolidation in global cricket assets and intend to fully participate in that process while creating value for our shareholders," the publication quote

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