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Pickleball Takes Centre Stage: Gavaskars Join WPBL, Bollywood Backs Hyderabad, and Mumbai-Pune Rivalry To Kick Off in Style
The World Pickleball League (WPBL) debuts with legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and son Rohan co-owning Dilli Dillwale, while Bollywood stars Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani back Hyderabad Superstars. Mumbai Pickle Power faces Pune United in an electrifying opener, setting the tone for India’s pickleball revolution. Packed with music, comedy, and thrilling matches, WPBL promises to be more than just a sport—it’s a spectacle!
Rishabh Pant and Swiggy join forces as Mumbai Pickle Power co-owners in World Pickleball League
Rishabh Pant and Swiggy have teamed up as co-owners of the Mumbai Pickle Power in the World Pickleball League (WBPL), aiming to boost the sport’s popularity in India. The league’s inaugural season, from January 24 to February 2 at Mumbai’s CCI Brabourne Stadium, features 48 players from 14 countries. With global icons like LeBron James and Tom Brady already invested in pickleball, the sport’s rapid growth, accessibility, and modern appeal make it a rising force in the global sports arena.
PPA Tour Masters news: Who claimed their 31st Triple Crown? Will the Johns still split? What did Dong do?
Pickleball's elite doubles team, the Johns brothers, Ben and Collin, ended their partnership after a victorious run at the PPA Masters, clinching their 35th title. The duo announced their split in December, with Ben teaming up with 19-year-old Gabe Tardio for the upcoming season. Despite parting ways, both brothers celebrated their incredible journey together and remain dominant figures in the sport.