Sachin Tendulkar's daughter, Sara Tendulkar, has hit the headlines after buying out the Mumbai franchise for the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL). The development is a major milestone in the evolution of esports and cricket in the digital space, yet again merging traditional sport with the rapidly growing domain of competitive gaming.

Encouraged by its first season's success, GEPL Season 2 will boast innovative team types and richer competition dynamics. Team members will participate on Real Cricket 24 with its deep play and authentic balling. All of this would build towards the grand finale during May 2025 in the highest level of digital sports viewing.

Twitter reacts to Sara Tendulkar's entry in GEPL

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Cricket and esports fans have inundated social media with responses, with many looking forward to her participation and others making light-hearted comparisons.

📢 Big News! 🚀

Sara Tendulkar has officially entered the world of e-sports! 🎮🏏

She has acquired the Mumbai Franchise in the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL). 🔥#SaraTendulkar #GEPL #eCricket #MumbaiFranchise #CricketMeetsEsports #Gaming #CricketFans #SportsTech pic.twitter.com/33ZBDhnV2U

— IPL Insider (@InsiderIpl) April 2, 2025

🏏#SaraTendulkar, daughter of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, has bought the Mumbai franchise in the #GlobalECricketPremierLeague season 2.

📱More details about the world’s largest e-cricket and entertainment league: https://t.co/lb30KICcjx pic.twitter.com/wxHlbSjR85

— Mint (@livemint) April 2, 2025

🚨 Sara Tendulkar becomes a franchise owner! 🚨 Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter has bought the Mumbai franchise in the GEPL Season 2! 🎮🏏 Get ready for an exciting season with intense competition and strategic gameplay! 🔥💥#GEPL #SaraTendulkar #CricketEsports #MumbaiTeam pic.twitter.com/iEaMiEaBby

— cricketwebs (@cricketwebs_com) April 2, 2025

Sara Tendulkar begins a new journey. Team owner of Mumbai in GEPL pic.twitter.com/6MexQkG1rC

— MOVIES WWE CRICKET NBA (@FilmWWECrickNBA) April 2, 2025

Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara joins Nikhil Kamath, 'Shark' Peyush Bansal in a cricket premier leaguehttps://t.co/HmTS006Gfv

— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) April 2, 2025

Sara Tendulkar joins Jetsynthesys' Global E-Cricket Premier League as Mumbai franchise owner for S2. GEPL the world's largest e-cricket and entertainment league. pic.twitter.com/0dWjvV9K15

— Satish Mishra 🇮🇳 (@SATISHMISH78) April 2, 2025

Sachin Tendulkar's daughter #SaraTendulkar has become the Mumbai franchise owner of the #GlobaleCricketPremierLeague (GEPL) for its highly anticipated Season 2https://t.co/mwNusOgRmK

— ETV Bharat (@ETVBharatEng) April 2, 2025

"Wow, that's exciting news! Sara Tendulkar stepping up as a team owner for JetSynthesys in the GEPL is a big move. Looking forward to seeing how this shakes up the esports scene!"

— A̾𝕾𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖍🕊️ (@jija001_) April 2, 2025

Sara Tendulkar stepping into franchise ownership is exciting news. 🥶

— 𝐳𝐨𝐫𝐞 🌙 (@ZoreOffl) April 2, 2025

Interesting! What role will Sara Tendulkar play as the team owner? Looking forward to seeing Mumbai dominate in GEPL Season 2!

— IPL Memes (@Ajay_Sharma_04) April 2, 2025

Sara Tendulkar joins GEPL as Mumbai franchise owner! Exciting times ahead for Season 2. 🏏🔥

— Bhullur Sonkar🏏 (@bhullur_sonkar) April 2, 2025

सारा तेंडुलकर हिने मुंबई फ्रँचायझी खरेदी केली आहे. #SaraTendulkar #GEPLhttps://t.co/q1rqpp8mLn

— SakalSports (@SakalSports) April 2, 2025

Wow, Sara Tendulkar stepping up as Mumbai's team owner in GEPL Season 2—big move for esports

— JHALAK (@_Jhalak_1) April 2, 2025

🚨 SARA TENDULKAR - TEAM OWNER OF MUMBAI TEAM IN JET SYNTHESYS' GEPL SEASON 2. pic.twitter.com/r8n7GQdO5n

— Nick. (@CricWithNick) April 2, 2025

GEPL- "Gokuldham e Premier League"

— Slog Hits (@SloggHits) April 2, 2025

🚨 Sara TENDULKAR 🥵 to GEPL? Big move loading! 👀🔥

— SKY FORCE (@skyforce_hr) April 2, 2025