JetSynthesys Onboards Suniel Shetty To GEPL As Pune Franchise Owner Ahead of Season 2

JetSynthesys has announced that Bollywood star, entrepreneur and cricket fan Suniel Shetty will be the owner of the Pune franchise for Season 2 of the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL).

The event which taking place in Bengaluru from April 27 to May 2, marks an exciting step forward in India's growing e-cricket scene.

This partnership reflects GEPL's goal to blend traditional sports with digital entertainment which brings together well-known figures who are passionate about cricket and innovation.

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Suniel Shetty, a strong supporter of youth fitness and grassroots sports, sees his involvement in e-cricket as a way to inspire India's youth through sports.

"We are thrilled to welcome Suniel Shetty to the GEPL family, His enduring love for cricket combined with his entrepreneurial drive and youth-centric approach, makes him an ideal partner to take GEPL forward. With Suniel on board, we're confident this season will captivate fans and inspire the next generation of digital cricket talent," said, Rajan Navani, CEO and Founder of JetSynthesys."

"Cricket has always been close to my heart — from playing it, supporting it, to now investing in its digital future," said Suniel Shetty. "GEPL is redefining how fans engage with the game, and I'm excited to be part of a league that's breaking new ground and igniting passion among India's youth through e-cricket."

With JetSynthesys backing GEPL, Season 2 is set to be a huge success, with player registrations jumping from 200,000 in Season 1 to over 910,000. The season will feature 34 exciting matches, a prize pool of ₹3.05 crore, and gameplay powered by Real Cricket 24.

With Pune now part of the league, GEPL continues to establish itself as India's leading e-cricket competition, marking a new era in sports and digital entertainment.

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