Tendulkar turns strategic investor in Metasports Interactive

Published 03 Nov 2026, 19:03 IST

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Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has backed Metasports Interactive, the gaming startup behind mobile cricket strategy game Hitwicket. The investment terms…

— Inc42
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Sachin Tendulkar has acquired a minority stake in Metasports Interactive, the company behind Hitwicket. He will serve as the brand ambassador and a playable character in the game. Metasports aims for 100 million downloads in three years as it has 20 million currently. The game revenue has doubled in…

— The Economic Times

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Hitwicket has a player base of over 20 million users across 120 countries. It recorded 100% revenue growth in the last 6 months, with players spending an average of 51 minutes a day in the game

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BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) Current article 03 Nov 2026, 19:03 IST

Tendulkar turns strategic investor in Metasports Interactive

Hitwicket has a player base of over 20 million users across 120 countries. It recorded 100% revenue growth in the last 6 months, with players spending an average of 51 minutes a day in the game

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Inc42 Center Inc42 Media 03 Nov 2026, 17:09 IST

Sachin Tendulkar Backs Gaming Startup Hitwicket

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has backed Metasports Interactive, the gaming startup behind mobile cricket strategy game Hitwicket. The investment terms…

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YourStory Center YourStory Media 03 Nov 2026, 14:24 IST

Sachin Tendulkar backs Hitwicket maker Metasports Interactive

Sachin Tendulkar joins Hitwicket maker Metasports Interactive as a strategic investor, backing its ambition to reach 100 million downloads amid growing competition in India's gaming industry.

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 03 Nov 2026, 11:56 IST

Sachin Tendulkar takes significant minority stake in Hitwicket maker Metasports Interactive

Sachin Tendulkar has acquired a minority stake in Metasports Interactive, the company behind Hitwicket. He will serve as the brand ambassador and a playable character in the game. Metasports aims for 100 million downloads in three years as it has 20 million currently. The game revenue has doubled in…

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