JetSynthesys Onboards Nikhil Kamath, Ankit Nagori, Prashant Prakash as Franchise Team Owners for Global e-Cricket Premier League Season 2
New team format and selection mechanism set to elevate competitive spirit in season two
JetSynthesys has become the first franchise team to be acquired for its popular IP, Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) for Season 2. Industry leader Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, founder of Curefoods Ankit Nagori and Accel partner Prashant Prakash will serve as joint team owners of the Bengaluru franchise
Last year’s tournament attracted over 200,000 registrations and culminated in a rigorous selection process that identified the top 64 players who formed eight teams. The action-packed finale saw these eight teams play off each other in Real Cricket, JetSynthesys’ category-leading cricket video game, and compete for global esports glory. With a cumulative multiplatform reach of 70mn+, GEPL S1 was also streamed on JioCinema and witnessed a significant viewership of over 1.1mn+ mins.
Rajan Navani, CEO and founder, of JetSynthesys, expressed his enthusiasm about these developments, "We are thrilled to welcome Nikhil Kamath, Ankit Nagori, and Prashant Prakash to the GPL family. Their involvement is a testament to the growing recognition of e-cricket as a mainstream sport. With an expanded team format and new league guidelines, we are set to elevate the competitive spirit and excitement to new heights globally.
The new team owners also shared their excitement about joining the league.
Nikhil Kamath remarked, "The gaming industry is incredibly exciting right now, especially with how fast things are moving in India. We’ve reached a point where we’re not just participating in global gaming—we’re creating portable games for the world.
Ankit Nagori added, "I'm truly passionate about the video gaming industry and excited about the vision JetSynthesys has for taking cricket to the world as India's premier sport. This is my way of giving back and supporting the next generation of gamers.
Prashanth Prakash stated, “I'm thrilled to be part of the Global e-Cricket Premier League and to contribute to the growth of exports in India. This partnership with JetSynthesys aligns perfectly with my passion for innovation and my belief in the potential of cricket as a global sport.
The finale of GEPL S2 is scheduled for January 2025. The tournament will attract players and spectators alike once again by integrating cricket, video games, esports and entertainment.
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