Cricket
The Rajasthan Royals is being sold for over ₹15,000 crore, but the big surprise is that Shane Warne’s family is set to receive a massive amount. Behind this record sale lies a shocking story from the past.
In 2008, Warne didn’t just join as a player; he secured a clause for team equity. No one guessed this small detail would one day be worth a fortune.
Warne gained 0.75% ownership each season for four years, building a 3% stake in Rajasthan Royals. What once seemed small is now worth crores.
RR was bought for just $67 million in 2008. The team is now valued at over $1.6 billion (₹15,000+ crore). This explosive growth turned Warne’s small stake into a jackpot.
Warne’s 3% stake is now valued at ₹450–460 crore, set to go to his family, one of the IPL’s most surprising payouts. A choice made 18 years ago is now shaping his family’s future.
The payout depends on BCCI approval and will likely be available after IPL 2026. The story isn’t over yet; one final step remains.