Cricketer Rishabh Pant joined hands with Swiggy to co-own Mumbai Pickle Power team ahead of the inaugural season of World Pickleball League (WPBL). The development will mark Pant's entry into the sport.
The keeper-batter expressed his intent to take the sport to “next level” with his investment into the sport. This marked Pant's foray into India's first franchise-based pickleball league marks
Pant said, “The excitement around pickleball is contagious and I personally love the sport. I wanted to invest into the World Pickleball League to take the sport to the next level.”
Pickleball is rapidly gaining popularity in India and across the world, and with Rishabh Pant's entry into the championship as co-owner, the sport is likely to get a major boost among his fan following.
Swiggy CEO, Rohit Kapoor expressed excitement over partnering with Rishabh Pant said that the cricketer's entry will make the sport more interesting.
“As co-owners of Mumbai Pickle Power, we’re not just here to win matches; we’re here to create moments of joy, inspire a new generation of players, and make pickleball a household name in India. With Rishabh’s unmatched energy and our commitment to fostering trends, I can’t wait to see what this season brings. Let’s bring the power to pickleball!” Rohit Kapoor said.
The World Pickleball League will begin on January 24 and will be available for live streaming on Sony Sports Ten 2 channels. The championship will be participated by six teams including Dilli Dillwale, Pune United, Mumbai Pickle Power, Bengaluru Jawans, Chennai Super Champs, and Hyderabad Superstars. The six-day tournament will feature 18 games with 48 top international players from across 14 countries.
The audience will see players like rushali Thakare, Mayur Patil, Vanshik Kapadia, Sonu Vishvakarma, Isha Lakhani, and others in action during the matches.
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