The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to confirm that the sale of Northern Superchargers to the Sun Group has now completed.
The Sun Group, who also own Sunrisers Hyderabad and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, have purchased 100% of the Northern Superchargers and will take operational control from October 1 2025.
The deal sees the Yorkshire County Cricket Club benefit from a significant financial influx, whilst also gaining a world-renowned strategic partner.
Sanjay Patel, Chief Executive Officer of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, said: “This is a significant moment for everyone involved with Yorkshire Cricket and the Sun Group.
“The Sunrisers are going to be a great partner for the Club. It was clear from the first time we met them that they care about cricket and Yorkshire, and there are some very exciting times ahead of us.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at the Sun Group for their support in getting us to this stage and look forward to welcoming them to the Yorkshire Cricket family.
“The deal puts the Club in a strong financial position, which has been far from the case for many years here, and we can start looking towards a very bright future.
“The first priority is clearing our debts. We will then be looking at how we can invest the surplus funds to not only safeguard the future, but enable us to flourish.
“Yorkshire Cricket now has an opportunity to thrive, from the recreational game all the way through to our professional teams, and we will be focused on planning the next chapter in the Club’s long history over the coming months.”
Kaviya Maran, Head of Sports, Sun TV Network Limited (Sunrisers), said:
“We’re excited to have acquired the Northern Superchargers and to begin this new chapter in close collaboration with Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Yorkshire’s proud cricketing heritage, its passionate fan base, and the iconic Headingley Stadium make this a truly special opportunity. We are committed to building upon that legacy.
“The Hundred has created a stage where tradition meets innovation and fans of all ages are tuning in. It’s a game changer and we are here to help push it even further. For someone who is passionate about the game’s future, especially bringing more women and younger fans into it, this investment felt like a no brainer.”
