Kavya Maran, the co-owner of SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), has once again captured the spotlight as her team clinched a historic victory, posting the highest total of 288 in franchise cricket worldwide on Monday.
The internet was abuzz with images and videos of Kavya, her radiant smile reflecting the joy of SRH’s remarkable achievement at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
The spectacle unfolded as SRH triumphed over a resilient Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-octane match that witnessed an extraordinary display of batting prowess.
Both teams collectively amassed over 550 runs across both innings, captivating fans with an exhilarating contest.
Renowned for her presence in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kavya has continually captivated attention with her unwavering support for the SRH franchise during matches.
Serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SRH, Kavya’s influence extends beyond her visible enthusiasm for the team.
As the daughter of Kalanithi Maran, the chairman and founder of the Sun Group, she shares ownership of SRH alongside her father.
Maran assumed the role of CEO of the SRH franchise in 2018, according to various national media outlets.
Educationally accomplished, Kavya Maran holds a Commerce degree from Stella Maris College in Chennai, complemented by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Warwick Business School in the UK.
With an estimated net worth of approximately ₹409 crore, Kavya Maran is a prominent figure in both business and sports realms.
Her father, Kalanithi Maran, holds the top spot on the Tamil Nadu IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2019, boasting a net worth of ₹19,000 crore.
Notably, the Sun TV Network, under the stewardship of the Maran family, holds ownership of the SRH cricket franchise in the Indian Premier League.
Additionally, the network owns SunRisers Eastern Cape in Cricket South Africa’s T20 League, along with the digital OTT platform Sun NXT.
