Suniel Shetty enters Global e-Cricket Premier League as investor; acquires its Pune franchise
Suniel Shetty has invested in the Pune franchise for the second season of the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL), demonstrating his commitment to digital sports. The league, organized by JetSynthesys, will be held in Bengaluru from April 27 to May 2.
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Actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty has acquired the Pune franchise in the upcoming second season of the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL), expanding his footprint in the digital sports and esports space.The league, organised by digital entertainment company JetSynthesys , will take place in Bengaluru from April 27 to May 2.The GEPL, positioned as India's first and largest franchise-based e-cricket league, combines traditional cricket fandom with competitive online gameplay.Shetty, a long-time supporter of the sport, joins the league not only as a celebrity face but as an investor, bringing experience from previous engagements in sports-focused ventures, JetSynthesys said in a press release on Thursday."Cricket has always been close to my heart — from playing it, supporting it, to now investing in its digital future," Shetty said in a statement. "GEPL is redefining how fans engage with the game, and I'm excited to be part of a league that's breaking new ground and igniting passion among India's youth through e-cricket.'JetSynthesys founder and CEO Rajan Navani said Shetty's association adds credibility and visibility to the growing e-cricket ecosystem. 'His enduring love for cricket, combined with his entrepreneurial drive and youth-centric approach, makes him an ideal partner to take GEPL forward,' Navani said.The league has seen rapid growth since its debut, with player registrations jumping from 200,000 in Season 1 to over 910,000 this year. Season 2 will feature 34 matches and a prize pool of Rs 3.05 crore.GEPL's gameplay is powered by the Real Cricket 24 platform and follows a team-based franchise model, aiming to create a sustainable esports structure around cricket.
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