Sara Tendulkar buys Mumbai team in Global e-Cricket Premier League

Legendry cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara Tendulkar has started a new endeavour in her career. She joined the league of entrepreneurs who have bought franchises in the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL).

Sara took her first step in the business world by buying Mumbai team in GEPL. Amid the craze of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), well-known entrepreneurs like Zerodha CEO Nikhil Kamath and Shark Tank’s Peyush Bansal have also bought franchises of the cricket gaming league.  

All You Want To Know About GEPL

The Global e-Cricket Premier League was launched in 2024. The online cricket gaming league’s second season will be played this year. The event has a prize purse of Rs 3.05 crore, for which top talent competes for ultimate glory in the gaming battlefield. 

GEPL website suggests that it is the world’s largest franchise-based cricket esports and entertainment league. The league runs over 15 weeks, ensuring complete action and thrill where teams face off in intense offline matches.

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Teams In GEPL

As many as eight teams- New York Apes, London Rhinos, Kolkata Hawks, Dubai Vipers, Delhi Sharks, Mumbai Grizzlies, Sydney Panthers, and Chennai Wolves will vie for the top honours in GEPL. The second season of the league will reportedly witness new team formats and tough competition.  

Notably, Sara Tendulkar is a huge fan of cricket. She is often found in the stadiums during different matches of  Indian Premier League (IPL) and other international cricket encounters. Sara also enjoys huge fan following over various social media platforms.