Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who has bought the kochi team in IPL?

  1. Shashi Tharoor

  2. Rendezuous sports

  3. Sahara

  4. Lalit Modi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rendezvous Sports World Limited bought the Kochi IPL franchise in 2010 for approximately Rs. 1533 crore. The consortium was initially associated with Shashi Tharoor (who was then Minister of State for External Affairs) but the ownership became controversial, leading to investigations and eventual changes before the team withdrew from the IPL. The franchise controversy became a major political issue at the time.

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