Shane Warne’s family stands to earn a substantial sum of Rs 450–460 crore from the sale of Rajasthan Royals. The Australian spin legend had negotiated a unique clause in his contract when he joined the franchise ahead of the inaugural IPL season in 2008. As part of the deal, Warne was granted a 0.75% ownership stake for every season he played with the team.

Warne served as captain and played four seasons for Rajasthan Royals, winning the title in the maiden season in 2008. His total share in the franchise’s ownership thus grew to 3%. The franchise was sold to a US-based consortium led by Kal Somani for USD 1.63 billion (approximately INR 15,290 crore).

Warne’s family will be eligible to sell the stake and take the cash home after the conclusion of the 2026 edition of the IPL, though the deal must be approved by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The franchise was originally purchased for just USD 67 million in 2008 by Emerging Media, led by Manoj Badale. Warne had revealed in an interview that he was given complete control over cricketing operations and was “the one-stop shop” for the team.

Sadly, Warne is no longer here to witness this moment, having passed away in 2022. Yet, his foresight ensures that his family will benefit immensely from the deal he signed 18 years ago.

The record-breaking sale underscores the massive commercial growth of the IPL over the years and highlights how early smart negotiations can yield significant long-term rewards.

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