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Reliance Industries and Surrey County Cricket Club have formalised their partnership in The Hundred, with the Oval Invincibles set to be rebranded as MI London from 2026.

The announcement of the deal between Indian corporate giant Reliance and Surrey County Cricket Club came with a notable delay, with the majority of the partnership agreements having been inked back in July.

"This follows the completion of a deal, which gives the organisations 49% (Reliance) and 51% (Surrey) stakes in the franchise, respectively, transferring ownership from England and Wales Cricket Board.

"As part of this new partnership, from 2026 both the men's and the women's teams will be known as MI London," both parties said in a joint statement.

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Oval Invincibles have an unparalleled record in The Hundred, with an impressive five-title haul in the competition's short history. Notably, the women's team secured back-to-back titles in the inaugural two seasons. The men's team clinched three consecutive championships from 2023 to 25.

IPL giants Mumbai Indians, also owned by Reliance, have now boosted their presence to leagues in the UK, UAE, South Africa and USA.

"Mumbai Indians brings a wealth of experience in building world-class cricket teams, with a strong commitment to nurturing players and engaging fans globally.

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"With this addition, the MI Family now comprises seven teams across five countries and four continents, reflecting MI's vision to grow the game globally, nurture emerging talent, and unite fans through the joy of cricket," the statement added.

"The Invincibles' winning record and spirit of excellence perfectly embody the MI ethos of passion, resilience, and teamwork. Building on our shared passion for cricket, we look forward to collaborating with our partners at Surrey CCC and building on the legacy of The Hundred's most successful team,” said Akash Ambani.

Surrey Chair Oli Slipper added, “We're pleased to have reached an agreement with the Reliance team over our partnership in the Hundred franchise team.

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