Sanjay Govil
Sanjay Govil | |
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| Education | B.A., Auburn UniversityM.A., Syracuse University, Wharton School of Business |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Sanjay Govil is an Indian-American businessman. He is the owner of the Washington Freedomcricket team, a co-owner of the Welsh Fire cricket team, and the founder and chairman of Infinite Computer Solutions.[1][2]
Early life and education
Govil graduated from Auburn University with a degree in electrical engineering. He also has advanced degrees from Syracuse University and Wharton School of Business. His father was a professor of mathematics at Auburn University.[3]
Career
Govil began his career at IBM.[3][4] In 1999, Govil founded Infinite Computers, a global technology platform provider.[3] The company went private in 2018; as of 2023, Govil sits on the Board of Directors of the Company.[5] Govil is the founder and CEO of Zyter.[4]
Govil also owned the Delhi Acers badminton team before a sellout to the Dalmia Group ahead of the 2017-18 Premier Badminton League season.[6][7]
Govil is a founding investor in Major League Cricket and the lead team investor and owner of the Washington Freedom cricket team.[8][9] Govil and the team partnered with George Mason University to attempt to build a combined cricket and baseball stadium in Fairfax, Virginia.[4] In March 2024 the project was scrapped,[10] but efforts to build a stadium at a different site in the D.C., Virginia, and Maryland area have continued.[11][12]
In 2025, Govil secured a 50% stake in the Cardiff-based cricket team Welsh Fire for approximately $50 million.[13][14]
References
- ^Atherton, Mike (2025-02-14). "Can American tech tycoon's £84.6m breathe new life into Welsh cricket?". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^Randall, Liam (2025-02-13). "Ryan Reynolds suffers $50M blow as billionaire businessman wraps up huge deal". The Mirror US. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ abcShearer, Jeff (12 July 2017). "The American dream with Auburn as the backbone- Entrepreneur Sanjay Govil". Auburn Tigers.
- ^ abcAllen, Ike (13 July 2023). "The Owner of DC's New Major League Cricket Team Is an Evangelist for the Sport". The Washingtonian.
- ^Cordell, Carten (26 April 2021). "An explosive wave of hiring is expected. A Rockville company made a big purchase with that in mind". Washington Business Journal.
- ^Kumar, Arun (March 28, 2016). "Cricket in US: Delhi Acers owner Sanjay Govil has a new dream". Business Standard. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^"Dalmia Group becomes owners of Delhi Dashers in PBL 3". The Times of India. December 27, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^Kumar, Arun (21 March 2023). "Sanjay Govil brings professional cricket to Washington". The American Bazaar.
- ^Barua, Abhishek (13 July 2023). "MLC Mumbai Indians bags New York Franchise in Major League Cricket".
- ^"GMU cricket stadium proposal scrapped". NBC4 Washington. 2024-03-28. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^Wiener, Aaron; Brice-Saddler, Michael (2024-11-30). "Cricket in D.C.? Team owner lobbies city for stadium at RFK site". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^Lavalette, Tristan (2025-06-28). "A Home Ground For Washington Freedom Could Ignite Cricket In Maryland". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^Atherton, Mike (2025-02-14). "Can American tech tycoon's £84.6m breathe new life into Welsh cricket?". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^Randall, Liam (2025-02-13). "Ryan Reynolds suffers $50M blow as billionaire businessman wraps up huge deal". The Mirror US. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
