Kavya Maran is at the center of the Sun Group’s global cricket operations, overseeing franchises in India, South Africa, and England. As CEO and Co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, she is deeply involved in all aspects of team management, including strategy, player acquisitions, and hands-on participation at the IPL auction table. Her approach balances long-term planning with on-the-ground decision-making, ensuring the team remains competitive year after year.

Her influence extends beyond India. Sunrisers Eastern Cape in South Africa’s SA20 league has reached four consecutive finals under her oversight, securing championships in 2023, 2024, and 2026, and a runner-up finish in 2025. The group’s recent expansion to England’s The Hundred with Sunrisers Leeds demonstrates her commitment to building a globally integrated cricket portfolio, with her involvement evident in player selections and franchise operations across continents.

Within the Sun Group, she also serves as Executive Director of Sun TV Network Limited, linking media operations to sports management and supporting the growth of cricket’s international brand. “Our goal is to maintain consistency and performance across all our teams, while being directly involved in key decisions that shape each franchise,” she says, highlighting her hands-on leadership style.

Maran’s role illustrates a modern, operationally engaged executive who bridges media, business, and sports.