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Rajasthan Royals $1.63 billion buyout stalls as funding and legal hurdles grow
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Published on 3 May 2026
BCCI flags past transactions while investors scramble funding
Rajasthan Royals’ proposed $1.63 billion buyout has been delayed as Kal Somani-led investor consortium struggles with funding, regulatory concerns, and due diligence gaps. Global partners are still lining up capital, but scrutiny from the BCCI over issues tied to earlier transactions has added uncertainty, pushing the process further beyond its original timeline.
- Buyout delayed over funding and regulatory complications
- Consortium led by Kal Somani still securing required capital
- Due diligence issues remain unresolved
- BCCI questions on prior transactions deepen uncertainty
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