Dilli Dillwale, the Delhi franchise of the World Pickleball League (WPBL), has announced that former Indian cricketer and global sports icon, Sunil Gavaskar along with former Indian cricketer and commentator Rohan Gavaskar have joined the Delhi franchise as co-owners.
The Dilli Dillwale team is composed of an elite lineup of eight world-class athletes from across the globe, boasting an impressive combined tally of 60 gold medals in international competitions. The team’s roster includes champions hailing from the United States, Taiwan, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, India, and Japan, making it a truly global powerhouse in the fast-growing sport of pickleball.
Sunil Gavaskar said, “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 Owners of Dilli Dillwale, 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.”
Gaurav Natekar – Co-Founder and CEO of the World Pickleball League said, “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.”
