Sara Tendulkar, the daughter of Sachin Tendulkar, has been officially recognised as the owner of the Mumbai team for the second season of the Global e-Cricket Premier League. JetSynthesys, a gaming company specialising in digital entertainment and technology, acknowledged the development.
The GEPL is thought to be the biggest e-cricket and entertainment league in the world. It is played on the well-known mobile cricket simulation game Real Cricket. RC has been downloaded 300 million times in its history. In contrast to its first edition, which had 200,000 participants, the leage has now reached 910,000. In cricket e-sports, the GEPL has made a name for itself as a trailblazer. Over 70 million people have viewed the content on JioCinema and Sports18, and it has been watched for more than 2.4 million minutes.
Ahead of the much awaited season, Sara Tendulkar , a qualified dietitian and biomedical scientist, said she is thrilled to be a key member of the franchise. She appears willing to work with others as well.
“Our family has always relied heavily on cricket. It’s exciting to investigate its potential in e-sport. It is a dream come true for me to own the Mumbai team in the GEPL, combining my love of the city and my enthusiasm for the game. According to NDTV, Sara said, “I’m excited to work with our talented team to create a cherished e-sports franchise that inspires and entertains.”
Rajan Navani, the CEO and founder of JetSynthesys, stated that the company was thrilled to work with Sara Tendulkar in order to fulfil their goal of making the game more widely known.
“We are overjoyed to announce Sara Tendulkar as the Mumbai team’s new franchise owner. Sara is a prime example of India’s emerging generation Z creative and influencer ecosystem, which is vital to the nation’s future. She is the perfect partner for our goal of bringing e-sports to a wider audience because of her enduring passion for sports and e-sports as well as her enormous popularity. Through this partnership, we will be able to reach a wider audience, engage with supporters from all backgrounds, and open up new grassroots chances for aspiring players,” he stated.
The addition of Sara Tendulkar as the Mumbai franchise owner marks a turning point for the GEPL, said Rohit Potphode, CEO and League Commissioner. Her lively demeanour and close relationship with supporters will surely raise the league’s profile. Her participation will encourage even more interest in e-cricket activities, as Season 2 is expected to be larger and more competitive.
Additionally, the second season of the GEPL will bring a few new features. In addition to the team formats, the league dynamics will be further expanded, and Real Cricket 24 will fuel the innovative action. Top teams will compete for the coveted title of “e-Cricket Icon” on the international stage at the Ace Tournament summit showdown, which is set for May 2025.
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