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Rohit Sharma to co-own Wrestling league team UP Warriors

Updated on: 09 December,2015 02:16 PM IST  | 
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Indian cricketer was today named as the co-owner of the Pro Wrestling League team UP Warriors; After Bollywood veteran star Dharmendra, the India's ODI opener is the second big celebrity to co-own a team

Rohit Sharma to co-own Wrestling league team UP Warriors

Rohit Sharma

New Delhi: Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma was today named as the co-owner of the Pro Wrestling League team UP Warriors.

Rohit Sharma. Pic/Shadab Khan
Rohit Sharma. Pic/Shadab Khan


After Bollywood superstar of yesteryears Dharmendra, the India's ODI opener is the second big celebrity to co-own a team in the much-hyped league.


Speaking about the association, Rohit said: "India has had a long and proud history with Wrestling. I am proud to come on board as one of the Co-Owners of the UP Warriors team at the Pro Wrestling League. Our team has the best line-up of wrestlers including India's most celebrated wrestler Sushil Kumar. We look forward to making it to the top of the league for the first season of the PWL."


Commenting on this move, Vishal Gurnani, Director ProSportify said,"Rohit Sharma is one of the appreciated cricketers in India today. We excitedly welcome him on board as one of the co-owners for the team UP Warriors . We look forward for a fruitful & long lasting association with Rohit."

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