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Gavaskars join Dilli Dillwale for World Pickleball League

This partnership brings the renowned Gavaskar family's experience and immense popularity to the league, further elevating its profile.

The inaugural season of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) has received a significant boost with the announcement that the Indian cricket team legend, Sunil Gavaskar, and his son Rohan Gavaskar have joined forces with Team Dilli Dillwale as co-owners.

The WPBL, a domestic pickleball tournament featuring six franchises, is set to ignite the rapidly growing sport of pickleball in India. This partnership brings the renowned Gavaskar family’s experience and immense popularity to the league, further elevating its profile.

Commenting on his association with Dilli Dillwale, Sunil Gavaskar shared his excitement, “Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and I am thrilled to be a part of this exciting journey with Dilli Dillwale. The team embodies the spirit of resilience, teamwork, and global unity – values that resonate deeply with me. I am looking forward to the team adding to the 60 gold medals they already have in what promises to be a truly rip-roaring tournament “

Ankiti Bose, Founding Partner at Terra-Invest, Team Owner of Dilli Dillwale, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership and said, “Having the Gavaskars join our team as Co-Owners is a momentous occasion for Smashers and Dilli Dillwale. Their presence adds incredible value, vision and sports legacy that will help us achieve new heights in the World Pickleball League and grow the sport across India.”

Welcoming the Gavaskars to the league, Gaurav Natekar – Co-Founder and CEO of the World Pickleball League added, “We are honoured to welcome Sunil Gavaskar and Rohan Gavaskar to the WPBL family as co-owners of the Dilli Dillwale. Our families go back a long way, and Mr Sunil Gavaskar is a true-blue legend of Indian sport. His legendary status adds immense credibility and stature to the World Pickleball League, and his co-ownership underscores the value, potential and promise of the league.”

This announcement marks a significant milestone in elevating the profile of pickleball in India and attracting a wider audience to this dynamic and engaging sport.

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