“This is the fulfilment of a dream for me and, I hope, for all Hampshire Cricket supporters,” said Rod Bransgrove, the club’s majority shareholder.
“After a thorough selection process, we chose GMR as our partners due to their shared values and commitment to our vision. We believe it is the perfect organisation, with the right people, to build on our proud legacy.
“Becoming the first English cricket club to join an international cricket group will open exciting new opportunities as we embrace the globalization of this great sport.”
The deal is solely for control of Hampshire and does not relate to the Hundred or the Southampton-based Southern Brave franchise in any way.
Under the new ownership structure, Hampshire’s existing leadership team will remain in place.
Bransgrove – who announced last year he would step down as Hampshire chairman after 23 years – will now continue as group chairman until at least 30 September 2026, while David Mann retains his role as group chief executive officer.