Ex-Indian Captain Sourav Ganguly buy the Kolkata Royal Tigers racing team in the racing festival of India
The former captain of the Indian cricket team and the President of BCCI, Sourav Ganguly, has invested in the racing festival of India by becoming the owner of the Kolkata Royal Tigers racing team before the 2024 season. This partnership will boost the Indian racing festival as it aims to expand the Motorsport ecosystem across India.
The Indian racing festival conceptualized by Racing Promotions Private Limited is a curated Motorsport event. The festival encompasses two main championships: the Indian Racing League and the formula for the Indian Championship.
Sourav Ganguly, known as the prince of Calcutta, and Dada, a legendary figure in the history of team India, have joined the racing team Kolkata Royal Tigers.
Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of RPPL, stated, “We are thrilled to announce Sourav Ganguly as the owner of the Kolkata franchise. His visionary leadership and commitment to excellence, shaped by years of legendary cricketing success, bring unparalleled dynamism to the Indian Racing Festival. Ganguly’s influence is set to inspire a new generation of motorsport enthusiasts across India, igniting passion and driving young athletes towards greatness. Additionally, his association is expected to significantly enhance awareness of the Indian Racing Festival among a broader audience, further solidifying its position as a premier motorsport event in India.”