Sara Tendulkar Opens Up on 'Nerve-Wracking' Journey as Mumbai Grizzlies GEPL Team Owner
Sara Tendulkar shares her "nerve-wracking" journey as owner of the Mumbai Grizzlies franchise in the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) Season 2. Concluded in May 2025, GEPL Season 2 saw player registrations surge from 200,000 to 910,000. It achieved over 70 million multiplatform reach and streamed 2.4 million+ minutes.
Mumbai, India: Sara Tendulkar, the daughter of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has candidly spoken about her "nerve-wracking" journey as the owner of the Mumbai Grizzlies franchise in the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) Season 2. Her remarks, coming to light on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, shed light on the emotional investment and competitive pressures involved in leading an e-sports team. Sara Tendulkar Opens Up About Her Ideal Life Partner.
Tendulkar, who ventured into the burgeoning e-cricket landscape by acquiring the Mumbai Grizzlies team ahead of the GEPL's second season, expressed her deep connection to both the sport and the city. "Cricket has been an integral part of our family. Exploring its potential in e-sports is thrilling," she previously stated, adding that owning the Mumbai Grizzlies franchise was a "dream come true," merging her passion for the game with her love for Mumbai.
The GEPL Experience
The Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) is recognized as the world's largest e-cricket and entertainment league, played on the popular mobile game 'Real Cricket'. The second season, which culminated in a grand finale on May 2, 2025, in Bengaluru, saw remarkable growth, with player registrations skyrocketing from 200,000 in Season 1 to 910,000 in Season 2.
Sara's involvement aimed to infuse the league with her family's cricketing legacy, attracting mainstream cricket audiences to the digital format. Her role underscores the league's focus on regionalization, innovation, leadership, and a fervent passion for e-sports.
Growth and Reach of GEPL Season 2
The GEPL Season 2 demonstrated significant reach and engagement, establishing itself as a leader in cricket e-sports. Key figures from the season include:
- Player Registrations: 910,000 (up from 200,000 in Season 1)
- Multiplatform Reach: Over 70 million
- Streamed Content: Over 2.4 million minutes
This growth highlights the increasing popularity and competitive intensity of e-cricket, a domain where Sara Tendulkar found herself deeply invested.
Sara Tendulkar's dive into e-sports ownership with the Mumbai Grizzlies franchise in the GEPL represents a fascinating intersection of traditional cricketing lineage and the digital age. Her candid reflection on the "nerve-wracking" experience highlights the genuine stakes and emotions involved, further legitimizing the growing world of e-sports within India's rich sporting culture.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 11, 2026 07:38 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
