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Kolkata Knight Riders team co-owner and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan poses with the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy during a press conference at his residence in Mumbai, India. (AP)
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will get a dash of Bollywood action following the purchase of the Trinidad & Tobago franchise by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan.
"This is in line with our vision to expand globally . We are thrilled to become part of the cricketing tradition of Trinidad & Tobago," Bollywood super star Khan told Times of India after becoming first owner of an Indian Premier League (IPL) team to own an overseas cricket franchise
"The passion for franchise cricket in the Caribbean is evident with the success of CPL and we hope to bring all the best practices of KKR to the T&T franchise," Khan added.
KKR, IPL champions in 2012 and 2014, have been ranked the most valuable IPL team with a brand value of $86 million.
T&T's stars include Dwayne Bravo (who was the highest wicket-taker in this year's IPL, playing for Chennai Super Kings), Darren Bravo, Samuel Badree and Kevon Cooper.
Overseas signings include Kamran Akmal and Johan Botha.
Former South Africa and KKR allrounder Jacques Kallis, who is now the IPL team's mentor, will also be a part of the T&T franchise this year, the report added.
KKR's investment strategists are hoping that their star owner will draw in the crowds when the team plays its home matches at the historic Queen's Park Oval between July 14 and 19.
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