Who Is Kavya Maran? The CEO Of Sunrisers Hyderabad

As the IPL auction unfolds, the name Kavya is gaining traction on X, formerly known as Twitter. Numerous netizens are sharing images and posts featuring her.

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Amid IPL Auction 2024, SunRisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran's reaction has gone viral as Wanindu Hasaranga was bought by her team for Rs 1.5 crore.

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Born and brought up in Chennai, she is the daughter of media baron Kalanithi Maran, the founder of the 'Sun Network,' and Kaveri Maran

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During the auction, Powell emerged as the costliest player in set 1 of the IPL auction, going to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 7.40 crore.

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Businesswoman Kavya Maran, CEO of SunRisers Hyderabad, made a strategic acquisition at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction held in Dubai on December 19.

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West Indies T20 skipper Powell, who had a base price of Rs 2 crore, was the first player to go under the hammer at the mini auction

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The franchise secured the Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga for Rs. 1.5 crore. Meanwhile, Kavya's reaction, as she was seen smiling after the steal deal, has gone viral on social media.

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Apart from handling Sunrisers Hyderabad, she has also been looking after operations in Sun Network, Sun Music and FM channels.

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Eventually, Rajasthan Royals got their hands on the big hitter, who also captains their team Barbados Royals in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

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