Rajasthan Royals team has now got a new owner. The consortium led by Kal Somani has bought the RR franchise for US $ 1.63 billion. It is being told that Kaal Somani has the support of Walmart Family and Hemp Family. Somani has been a participant in the Rajasthan Royals team since 2021 and he says that he is excited about the future of IPL. But who is Kaal Somani, who has shaken the IPL world with a single deal.

Who is Kaal Somani?

Kaal Somani is a US-based businessman with over 15 years of experience in ad-tech, artificial intelligence, sports technology and data privacy. He lives in the Scottsdale area of ​​the American state of Arizona and is the owner of several companies, of which Truyo.AI is also one.

He has also made significant investments in the field of sports. He is co-owner of Motor City Golf Club. Apart from this, he has also invested in TGF Golf League TMRW Sports.

Now the question arises that with whom has Kal Somani bought the Rajasthan Royals team. He is supported by Rob Walton, who comes from the Walmart family and is also the owner of the NFL’s Denver Broncos team. Rob Walton’s net worth is estimated to be around $110 billion, making him the richest sports personality in America.

Kaal Somani has played a very long game. He had bought stake in Rajasthan Royals in the year 2021. Today after 5 years he has acquired the ownership rights of the team. He is also backed by the Hamp Family, run by Sheila Ford Hamp, who owns the NFL’s Detroit Lions team. Sheela is also a member of the family that runs the Ford Motor Company.

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