Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajkot owned by mobile phone manufacturer Intex has decided to name the franchise Gujarat Lions. Fast scoring Indian southpaw Suresh Raina will be leading the team. Experienced T20 specialist of his time Australian Brad Hodge will coach the team.
Earlier this year, the Board Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) auctioned the two new franchises, Pune and Rajkot. Sanjeev Goenka's New Rising won Pune franchisee while the Rajkot team is owned by the mobile phone manufacturer Intex.
The two interim teams will not get a slice of BCCI's franchise revenue instead Goenka's will dish out Rs 16 crore, while Intex will pay Rs 10 crore to the board as they acquired the franchises for the respective amount in the reverse bidding process.
Indian Television Dot Com | IPL 2016: Intex names Rajkot franchise Gujarat Lions, Raina to lead
Earlier this year, the Board Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) auctioned the two new franchises, Pune and Rajkot. Sanjeev Goenka's New Rising won Pune franchisee while the Rajkot team is owned by the mobile phone manufacturer Intex.
The two interim teams will not get a slice of BCCI's franchise revenue instead Goenka's will dish out Rs 16 crore, while Intex will pay Rs 10 crore to the board as they acquired the franchises for the respective amount in the reverse bidding process.
Indian Television Dot Com | IPL 2016: Intex names Rajkot franchise Gujarat Lions, Raina to lead