Yuki Bhambri Reveals IPL Franchise He's Fan Of: 'I Support...'

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-03 11:49:25 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-17 17:31:22

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India's rising tennis star Yuki Bhambri reveals he has a soft spot for a certain IPL franchise, admitting he'd be hitting sixes if he hadn't focused on becoming a professional tennis player.

Bhambri, who has won multiple ATP titles and is considered one of India's brightest sporting hopes, says he has a love for the game and wishes he could have dedicated more time to honing his batting skills.

"I support Mumbai Indians. I hope they win again. I am sure they will. I am a cricket fan, and I wish I had spent more time on my batting. Who knows, maybe I would have been hitting sixes," Bhambri told PTI.

The comments come ahead of the 2023 Indian Premier League, which is predicted to be the most competitive season yet. MI are the defending champions, having beaten Chennai Super Kings last season by one run.

Bhambri's declaration could be significant for MI, who have developed a reputation for picking talented cricketers from other states, hoping they will be tempted to play for the IPL franchise instead of their local state teams.

Known as 'MI Paltan,' the Mumbai-based franchise has developed an ecosystem where it challenges young talent to reach their potential with the best possible support, with the hope that they will eventually contribute to the success of Indian cricket.

The upcoming IPL season will be a litmus test for MI's recruitment strategy and ecosystem as other franchises have begun investing in similar setups in the pursuit of silverware.

With MI set to defend their title, we may see more crossover between tennis and cricket as tennis-playing nations such as India take note of the lucrative and exciting alternative that is professional cricket.

Time will tell if we see Yuki Bhambri trading in his tennis racket for a cricket bat and whether MI would offer him a spot in their franchise.

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