Latest news with #E1WorldChampionship
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not IPL, after Test retirement, Virat Kohli to be part of THIS league...
Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) In these collection of pictures, we find out about the new league that former India captain Virat Kohli will be joining after announcing his Test retirement earlier this month. Former India captain Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket earlier this month after playing in 123 Tests. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Virat Kohli is getting ready to play for RCB in IPL 2025 Playoffs as they face PBKS in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur. Virat Kohli has joined World Bowling League as an investor. Kohli's involvement brings significant star power to the WBL, which recently announced MLB star Mookie Betts' Team OMG as its first franchise. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Virat Kohli is excited by the potential of World Bowling League. "I started bowling when I was 11, spinning the ball by 12. Bowling is hugely popular but underappreciated as a business," Kohli said. Virat Kohli owns a team in Powerboat racing as well. He is team owner in the E1 World Championship on Tuesday, joining the likes of Rafa Nadal, Tom Brady, Didier Drogba and Sergio Perez in the world's first all-electric powerboat series. The UIM E1 World Championship is the latest entry into the environmentally responsible motor sports competition. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Virat Kohli has reported net worth of over Rs 1050 crore, according to media reports. He is bidding to win his first-ever IPL title with RCB.
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Kohli invests in Dubai-based businessman's WBL
28 May 2025 23:40 KUUMAR SHYAM (ABU DHABI)Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has made another investment with the Dubai-based businessman Adi Mishra, this time coming on board as a strategic investor in a proposed World Bowling League. The announcement come close on the heels of the star batsman opting to retire from the Test format of cricket amid his form slipping with the bat at age the batsman with second-most centuries and the most successful Test captain for India is going strong in preparing for life after cricket with a change in his commercial agency last month and now investing in the WBL; he is the second popular name to do so after Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Mookie Betts."The World Bowling League (WBL) is pleased to announce cricketing icon Virat Kohli as a strategic investor in the league, igniting a bold new chapter to elevate the sport of bowling," the league organisers said in a statement on has also invested in another IP by Mishra's company League Sports Co., the E1 electric powerboat racing series, in which he has a franchise Team Blue Rising with many other former star players from sports such as football and tennis as fellow team owners. This UAE team for the E1 World Championship focuses on bringing the message of sustainability, innovation, technology and conservation in the world's first series of 'all-electric' race boats."I started bowling when I was 11 years old, spinning the ball by 12," the 36-year-old Kohli said in a statement issued by League Sports Co. (LSC), the owner of WBL. "It is evident how popular the sport is while being under-appreciated as a business proposition. I'm thrilled to join the WBL as an investor and partner."It wasn't clear if Kohli is picking up a franchise in the WBL or a shareholder in the overall league with no details on the schedule also from League Sports Co. Apart from being the leading name in international cricket, Kohli is a social media phenomenon and the third-most followed athlete on Instagram behind footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Kohli also has a stake in the Indian Super League football team FC Goa."When I discovered Virat is also a bowler, it was exciting to align with this new-age vision for the sport," said Mishra, the founder-CEO of LSC. "Every week, we uncover more about bowling's global depth and fascinating history – it's a sleeping giant we're ready to awaken."Kohli is playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with his team, Royal Challengers Bangalore, while he is now going to focus only on one-day internationals for whatever is left in his career as an Indian last year, Kohli made heads turn in the industry when he parted ways with Cornerstone, the celebrity and event management company headed by his longtime friend Bunty Sajdeh. Kohli has now joined hands with a new company, Sporting to a report in Telecom Asia Sport, his brand value hasn't diminished. Despite retiring from two out of three formats, his central contract with the cricket board, worth 70 million rupees in the A grade, remains intact. He gets another INR 210 million for playing in the IPL. According to that report, there are roughly INR 10 billion tied up as his investments or stakes in 15-odd companies, including the LSC's E1 series, some start-ups, and other recent brands such as Chisel Fitness and WROGN, among others.
Dubai Eye
3 days ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
From batting to bowling: India's Kohli invests in World Bowling League
The proposed World Bowling League has received a major boost after marquee India cricketer Virat Kohli came on board as a strategic investor on Wednesday. Apart from being the leading name in international cricket, Kohli is a social media phenomenon and the third-most followed athlete on Instagram behind footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. "The World Bowling League (WBL) is pleased to announce cricketing icon Virat Kohli as a strategic investor in the league, igniting a bold new chapter to elevate the sport of bowling," the league organisers said in a statement. Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts bought the first announced team in the WBL, which is yet to announce the franchises and schedule of the first event of the league featuring mixed-gender teams. "I started bowling when I was 11 years old, spinning the ball by 12," the 36-year-old Kohli said in a statement issued by League Sports Co., the owner of WBL. "It is evident how popular the sport is while being under-appreciated as a business proposition." "I'm thrilled to join the WBL as an investor and partner." Kohli owns a team in the E1 World Championship power-boat series and has a stake in Indian Super League soccer team FC Goa. "When I discovered Virat is also a bowler, it was exciting to align on this new-age vision for the sport," said Adi K. Mishra, founder and CEO of League Sports Co. "Every week, we uncover more about bowling's global depth and fascinating history - it's a sleeping giant we're ready to awaken." Former India captain Kohli, who plays in the Indian Premier League, retired from Test cricket earlier this month and now only features in internationals in the 50-overs format.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Virat Kohli's new pitch isn't cricket but he is interested in bowling! Check what's his latest bet
The World Bowling League (WBL) received a major boost on Wednesday with Virat Kohli coming on board as a strategic investor. The announcement marks a high-profile push to raise the sport's profile one of the most recognised names in world cricket, is also a massive social media figure. He is the third-most followed athlete on Instagram, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. In a statement, the league organisers said, "The World Bowling League (WBL) is pleased to announce cricketing icon Virat Kohli as a strategic investor in the league, igniting a bold new chapter to elevate the sport of bowling." The WBL is owned by League Sports Co. While the league has yet to announce details such as franchises or a schedule for its first tournament, it has already made headlines with its plan to feature mixed-gender teams. One of the earliest known investors is Mookie Betts, a star for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, who bought the first publicly announced WBL team. Kohli, 36, issued a statement through League Sports Co. saying, "I started bowling when I was 11 years old, spinning the ball by 12. It is evident how popular the sport is while being under-appreciated as a business proposition." "I'm thrilled to join the WBL as an investor and partner." Kohli also owns a team in the E1 World Championship power-boat series and holds a stake in FC Goa, a team in the Indian Super League. "When I discovered Virat is also a bowler, it was exciting to align on this new-age vision for the sport. Every week, we uncover more about bowling's global depth and fascinating history - it's a sleeping giant we're ready to awaken," League Sports Co. founder and CEO Adi K. Mishra recently retired from Test cricket. He now only plays for India in the 50-over format and continues to feature in the Indian Premier League.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Virat Kohli's new pitch isn't cricket but he is interested in bowling! Check what's his latest bet
Virat Kohli investments: The World Bowling League (WBL) has received a significant boost with Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli joining as a strategic investor. Kohli's involvement aims to elevate the sport, recognizing its untapped business potential. Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts has already invested in a team, and the WBL is set to unveil franchises and schedules for its mixed-gender team events. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The World Bowling League (WBL) received a major boost on Wednesday with Virat Kohli coming on board as a strategic investor. The announcement marks a high-profile push to raise the sport's profile globally. Kohli , one of the most recognised names in world cricket, is also a massive social media figure. He is the third-most followed athlete on Instagram, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel a statement, the league organisers said, "The World Bowling League (WBL) is pleased to announce cricketing icon Virat Kohli as a strategic investor in the league, igniting a bold new chapter to elevate the sport of bowling."The WBL is owned by League Sports Co. While the league has yet to announce details such as franchises or a schedule for its first tournament, it has already made headlines with its plan to feature mixed-gender teams. One of the earliest known investors is Mookie Betts, a star for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, who bought the first publicly announced WBL 36, issued a statement through League Sports Co. saying, "I started bowling when I was 11 years old, spinning the ball by 12. It is evident how popular the sport is while being under-appreciated as a business proposition.""I'm thrilled to join the WBL as an investor and partner."Kohli also owns a team in the E1 World Championship power-boat series and holds a stake in FC Goa, a team in the Indian Super League "When I discovered Virat is also a bowler, it was exciting to align on this new-age vision for the sport. Every week, we uncover more about bowling's global depth and fascinating history - it's a sleeping giant we're ready to awaken," League Sports Co. founder and CEO Adi K. Mishra recently retired from Test cricket. He now only plays for India in the 50-over format and continues to feature in the Indian Premier League.
