Jackson Warne Denies $70M Windfall from Royals Sale

Jackson Warne has refuted recent media reports suggesting that he and his sisters, Brooke and Summer, were in line for a substantial $70 million payout following the sale of the Rajasthan Royals cricket team. Shane Warne, the legendary cricketer, had acquired an equity stake in the Indian Premier League franchise back in 2008 when he played for the team.

Initial reports indicated that a consortium had purchased the team for $2.3 billion, which, if true, would have significantly increased the value of Shane Warne's original stake. However, Jackson Warne has publicly labeled these claims as 'fake news.' His father's stake in the team had grown over the years, and it is understood that ties were severed after Shane Warne's passing in March 2022.

Separately, Shane Warne's final will, drafted shortly before his death, revealed an estate valued at approximately $20.7 million. His children, Jackson, Brooke, and Summer, inherited just under a third of these assets, amounting to around $6.41 million each, irrespective of any cricket franchise sale.