Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals is a cricket franchise co-owned by GMR Sports and JSW Group which participates in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Women's Premier League (WPL). Former Indian international, Hemang Badani is the current Head Coach of the Delhi-based men’s franchise. The women’s franchise is led by legendary Australian Skipper, Meg Lanning, while Jonathan Batty is at the helm of coaching duties. The women’s team has been Runners-up in the first two seasons of WPL.
Dubai Capitals
Dubai Capitals is a GMR Group-owned cricket franchise in the International League T20, a T20 league tournament held in the United Arab Emirates which started in 2023. Currently in its third season, Dubai Capitals are among the six franchise teams competing in the ILT20. Led by the Zimbabwe legend, Sikandar Raza, the team features a plethora of cricketing stalwarts, including David Warner. Runners-up in season 2, the team is coached by Hemang Badani.
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India Capitals
India Capitals is a team in the Legends League Cricket T20 (LLC), a league of players who have retired from international cricket. We are one out of the four franchises that were a part of the inaugural LLC season, played in 2022.
India Capitals emerged as the first champion of LLC, creating a legacy in the very first edition of the tournament. The team and the league continue to grow as new ‘legends’ join the league and keep providing entertainment on the field with a dash of nostalgia.
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UP Yoddhas
UP Yoddhas is a Kabaddi franchise in Pro Kabaddi League, a professional men's Kabbadi league in India. Owned by the GMR Group, UP Yoddhas is among the 12 participating teams in the PKL.
Based in Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest states in the northern region of India, UP Yoddhas made their debut in PKL in the year 2017.
The Jasveer Singh-coached franchise reached the semi-finals of PKL S11, where in a closely fought, tense match, they were overcome by the eventual champions.
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Telugu Yoddhas
Telugu Yoddhas is a Kho Kho franchise in the Ultimate Kho Kho – a franchise-based league that started in 2022. Owned by the GMR Group, Telugu Yoddhas is one of the six franchises in the Ultimate Kho Kho. The team was Runners-up in the inaugural edition, played at the Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. Telugu Yoddhas is led by Pratik Waikar, who also led the Indian Men's team to the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup title in January 2025 in India.
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Seattle Orcas
GMR Sports has entered into a strategic partnership with Seattle Orcas, a franchise cricket team that represents the Greater Seattle Area, and the Pacific Northwest in Major League Cricket (MLC), USA's new professional cricket league.
Rugby Premier League
Rugby Premier League (RPL), a franchise-based league is the first-ever tournament of its kind in India. RPL includes some of the world's finest rugby players from every major sevens playing nation, alongside India's finest talent.
With the reputed group, GMR, as the Organising and Marketing Partner through its subsidiary GMR Sports, RPL is a credible, exciting and new property on the international sevens calendar.
About us
Founded in 2008, GMR Sports represents the sports sector of the GMR Group. It is driven by a mission to connect people, nurture talent, and establish sports as a powerful unifying platform both within India and globally.
Committed to becoming a respected and influential brand in the sports industry, GMR Sports embarked on its journey with cricket, chosen for its widespread appeal as the ideal starting point for the Group’s first-ever sports venture.
The journey began with the Delhi Capitals, the city’s first-ever cricket franchise and the sole representative of India’s national capital in the IPL.
As part of its mission to broaden its impact, GMR Sports soon diversified its portfolio, adding sports that resonate deeply with the Indian community.
The company now owns UP Yoddhas in the Pro Kabaddi League and Telugu Yoddhas in the Ultimate Kho Kho League, additionally, has recently ventured into the league by acquiring rights to the Rugby Premium League, reinforcing its dedication to supporting regional talent and promoting indigenous sports.
Expanding its global footprint, GMR Sports now holds franchises in international markets, including Dubai Capitals in ILT20, Pretoria Capitals in SA20, Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket (US), and Hampshire County Cricket Club in England.
Through these initiatives, GMR Sports continues to strengthen its presence on the world stage.