Indian Premier League club bosses, Hong Kong cricket aim ‘to go global’ with Sixes

India giant JSW Sports, co-owners of Delhi Capitals, become tournament’s commercial partner, with event chiefs planning worldwide circuit

The co-owners of an Indian Premier League (IPL) powerhouse have joined forces with Hong Kong cricket chiefs in a bid to convert the city’s unique Sixes tournament into a global phenomenon.

Boasting an ownership portfolio that includes Pretoria Capitals, Bengaluru FC and Pro Kabbadi League team Haryana Steelers, alongside the IPL’s Delhi Capitals, JSW Sports on Wednesday signed a deal to serve as the commercial partner of the Hong Kong Sixes.

After being mothballed for seven years, the Sixes made a triumphant return in 2024, then over three days last year drew more than 10,000 fans to its Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground home.

While both parties sounded their intention to take this year’s edition “to new heights”, the overarching goal is to create a worldwide Sixes circuit that features up to six stops.

“Our vision is to build this into a much bigger format, and to go global with it,” Cricket Hong Kong, China [CHKC] board member Anurag Bhatnagar said.

“To do that, we need strategic partners, people who have the bandwidth, and the expertise and finance, to help us.”