Who is Chennai Super Kings' owner in 2025?

Last Modified Mar 24, 2025 13:14 IST
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Former BCCI President, N Srinivasan. [Image Source: Getty Images]

The Chennai Super Kings has been an integral part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the latter's inception in 2008. Over the years, the team, previously led by MS Dhoni, has established itself as one of the dominant forces in the history of this coveted tournament. The Super Kings have reigned supreme five times in the history of the Indian Premier League, making them the joint-most successful team in the league's 18-year saga. They emerged champions in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023 respectively.

The Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited, a subsidiary of India Cements, owns the five-time IPL champions. KS Viswanathan is the Director and the Chief Operating Officer of the public limited company. Former BCCI President N Srinivasan is the Managing Director of India Cements.

OwnerDuration
India Cements2008-2014
Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited2014- present

CSK's owner

The owner of the Chennai-based franchise in 2025 is the Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited. The Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited was formed on December 19, 2014, acquiring the team and its rights from its parent company, India Cements.

Apart from upholding managerial and administrative roles for the franchise, the Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited own the legal and merchandising rights to the team's jersey and other merchandise such as T-shirts, mugs, posters, footwear, wristbands, etc. Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited is registered as a non-governmental company.

All CSK owners

The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) announced a franchise-based T20 domestic league in India in September 2007. In 2008, the Chennai-based franchise was bought by the N Srinivasan-owned India Cements, an Indian cement manufacturing company for $91 million.

Srinivasan was the treasurer and the vice-chairman of the BCCI at the time, making his ownership of the Chennai Super Kings a direct conflict of interest. According to the BCCI regulations, no board member could have a commercial interest in matches conducted by the board. When former BCCI President A.C. Muthiah apprised the then president Shashank Manohar, the clause was subsequently amended, excluding the IPL from it.

A PIL was subsequently filed against the amendment in the Supreme Court, and the apex court agreed with the petition that it was a clear case of conflict of interest, paving the way for Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited to be formed. All the rights of the franchise, both administrative and managerial, were handed over to them to avoid further complications. As of March 2025, the India Cements Shareholders Trust owns 30% shares, Saradha Logistics own 6.9% shares and Life Insurance Corporation of India own 6% of the shares in the franchise.

Brand value of Chennai Super Kings in 2025

According to Forbes, the brand value of the Chennai Super Kings in 2025 is USD 122 million, the highest among the 10 franchises in the IPL.

FAQs on IPL

A. Chennai Super Kings is owned by the namesake public limited company, Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited, whose parent company is India Cements.

A. Kasi Viswanathan is the CEO of the Chennai Super Kings.

A. Ruturaj Gaikwad will continue to lead the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL this summer.

A. Yes, MS Dhoni will play as an uncapped player for CSK in IPL 2025.

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