Samp Group
| Private | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Sports, Healthcare, Real Estate |
| Genre | Sports Management & Investment |
| Founded 📆 | 2019 |
| Founder 👔 | Ritesh Patel |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
Key people | Ritesh Patel (Chairman/CEO) Akshar Patel (COO) |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| 🌐 Website | sampgroup |
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Overview
Samp Group is a diversified global conglomerate based in Morrisville, North Carolina, primarily known for its extensive investments in professional cricket. Founded in 2019 by Indian-American entrepreneur Ritesh Patel, the group has become a leading force in the popularization of the T10 cricket format across North America, Africa, and the Middle East.[1]
Cricket Franchises
Operating under the brand name Samp Army, the group owns and operates several professional cricket franchises globally:[2]
- Morrisville Samp Army: Competes in the Abu Dhabi T10. They were runners-up in the 2024 season.
- Cape Town Samp Army: Competes in the Zim Afro T10 league in Zimbabwe.
- Samp Army (Domestic): One of the most successful domestic teams in the US, competing in the US Open, Atlanta Open, and Houston Open.
League Ownership
In addition to team ownership, the Samp Group is a major stakeholder in the infrastructure of American cricket:
- US Masters T10 League: Ritesh Patel is a co-founder and main organizer of this league alongside Shaji Ul Mulk. The league features retired international legends like Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi.[3]
- USA Cricket Partnership: In 2023, the group became the title sponsor for the USA Cricket Women's U19 National Championship, signaling a commitment to youth and gender diversity in the sport.[4]
Philanthropy and Healthcare
Outside of sports, the group operates Samp Health, which focuses on improving healthcare accessibility. In 2024, the group launched initiatives in Zimbabwe to provide medical support and training to local communities.
References
- ↑ "About Samp Group – Visionaries in Cricket Development". Samp Group. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ↑ "US-based Samp Army Becomes One of the World's Biggest Cricket Franchises". Khel Today. 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "About US Masters T10 League". Samp Group. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ↑ "SAMP GROUP PARTNERS WITH USA CRICKET". USA Cricket. 2023-11-10.
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