Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul and NFL duo Larry Fitzgerald and Kelvin Beachum have invested within the Rajasthan Royals, the Indian Premier League franchise mentioned on Sunday, underlining IPL’s rising world attraction.

The widespread Twenty20 league, which counts Bollywood actors and industrialists amongst franchise house owners and attracts the largest stars of cricket, has grown right into a 10-team event this season with Gujarat and Ahmedabad paying a mixed $1.7 billion to come back on board.

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The three Americans will probably be minority buyers in 2008 champions Rajasthan, the franchise mentioned in a press release with out sharing particulars of their funding.

“We are extraordinarily happy to have Chris, Larry and Kelvin be part of us as buyers who’ve seen the imaginative and prescient of the Royals as a very world model,” said Rajasthan’s lead owner Manoj Badale.

“I am excited to have become one of the first US athletes to see the value and scope for growth in the IPL,” mentioned NBA star Paul.

“With a wide range of parts, together with stadium expertise and fan engagement nonetheless left to fulfil their course, I see myself contributing world-class expertise by this strategic funding.”

The two-time Olympic gold medallist also has a stake in the minor league baseball team Winston-Salem Dash.

Rajasthan owners acquired a majority stake in the Caribbean Premier League team Barbados Tridents last year.

“I am keenly aware of the popularity of cricket internationally and am thrilled to join the Rajasthan Royals franchise as an investor,” Arizona Cardinals’ offensive sort out Beachum mentioned.

“I respect the worldwide attain of the IPL and am dedicated to supporting the Royals.”

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