SRH co-owner Kavya Maran named in Cricexec’s inaugural Women’s Power 50 list

Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO and co-owner Kavya Maran has been featured in Cricexec’s inaugural Women’s Power 50 list. The global industry publication honors the 50 most influential women driving the commercial and executive ecosystem of modern cricket

Hyderabad: Cricexec, the dedicated trade publication for the global cricket industry, on Wednesday unveiled the inaugural Women’s Power 50, the first-ever list of the 50 most influential women shaping the business of cricket beyond the boundary and recognised Kavya Maran, CEO and co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, whose leadership with the franchise has established her as one of the most influential figures in cricket franchise ownership.

The Women’s Power 50 arrives at a time when women’s cricket continues to reach new milestones on the field, while women are increasingly occupying some of the sport’s most influential leadership positions off it. The annual list is the first dedicated effort to document and celebrate their impact on cricket’s commercial ecosystem.

“The business of cricket is evolving rapidly, and women are playing an increasingly important role in shaping its future across governance, investment, broadcasting, franchise ownership and commercial partnerships. The Women’s Power 50 celebrates those leaders and provides a definitive annual record of the people driving the game forward off the pitch,” said Zee Zaidi, Founder & Publisher, cricexec.

Kavya Maran’s role in the leadership of Sunrisers Hyderabad reflects the growing influence of women in franchise cricket. The list also includes Preity Zinta, Juhi Chawla, Mithali Raj, Sanjana Ganeshan and Mayanti Langer, representing leadership across ownership, broadcasting and administration.