Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's advisers are in talks with Indian government officials to turn the Indian Premier League (IPL) into a $30 billion holding company. Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, IPL is the richest cricket league in the world and its value has been rising in recent years. In 2022, IPL's media rights were sold for $6.2 billion for five years. Saudi Arabia is reportedly keen to invest $5 billion in the IPL, which would also help expand the league to other countries. Talks between Saudi Arabia and India are still at an early stage and it is not clear when an agreement will be reached. However, if the deal goes through, it will be a major coup for both the IPL and Saudi Arabia. The IPL is already one of the most popular sporting events in the world and Saudi investment will help it grow further. For Saudi Arabia, investing in the IPL is a way to boost its soft power and image abroad. It is worth noting that the Indian government has not yet officially co...