Swiggy has announced that it has joined hands with ace Indian cricketer, Rishabh Pant to co-own IMumbai Pickle Power, ahead of the inaugural season of World Pickleball League (WPBL), India’s first and only official global franchise-based pickleball league. This collaboration underscores Swiggy’s commitment to fostering emerging trends and engaging with audiences in meaningful ways, the company said.
Rohit Kapoor, CEO, Swiggy Food Marketplace said, “Pickleball already had our attention: fun, fast-paced, and perfect for families to enjoy together. But adding Rishabh Pant to the mix? Ab game aur bhi interesting ho gaya! As co-owners of Mumbai Pickle Power, we’re not just here to win matches; we’re here to create moments of joy, inspire a new generation of players, and make pickleball a household name in India. With Rishabh’s unmatched energy and our commitment to fostering trends, I can’t wait to see what this season brings. Let’s bring the power to pickleball!”
Stating that he is pleased to partner with Swiggy, Pant said, “The excitement around pickleball is contagious and I personally love the sport. I wanted to invest into the World Pickleball League to take the sport to the next level. I couldn’t have found a better partner than Swiggy, where we share the same vision to amplify the popularity and excitement around pickleball.”
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports globally, owing to its appeal and accessibility for players of all ages. Pickleball has emerged as a popular recreational and lifestyle activity and is poised to gain significant traction amongst Indians in the next few years.
Co-founded by former Indian Tennis Players Gaurav Natekar and Arati Ponnappa Natekar, the inaugural season of the six- team league, WPBL is set to take place from January 24 to February 2, 2025. The Mumbai Pickle Power team will kick off its campaign against Pune United in the league’s inaugural match.
All matches, including the grand finale on February 2, 2025, will be held at the Cricket Club of India (Brabourne Stadium) in Mumbai and streamed live on FanCode.
Mumbai Pickle Power Squad
Head Coach: Sam Basford
Players:
● Mayur Patil (India)
● Brandon Lane (USA)
● Glauka Carvahal Lane (Spain)
● Sabrina Dominguez (Spain)
● Mihae Kwon (South Korea)
● Kim Eung Gwon (South Korea)
● Bartosz Karbownik (Poland)
● Katie Morris (United Kingdom)
Mumbai Pickle Power WPBL 2025 Fixtures
● 24 Jan – Mumbai Pickle Power vs Pune United
● 25 Jan – Mumbai Pickle Power vs Dilli Dilwale
● 27 Jan – Mumbai Pickle Power vs Hyderabad Super Stars
● 28 Jan – Mumbai Pickle Power vs Chennai Super Champs
● 30 Jan – Mumbai Pickle Power vs Bengaluru Jawans