Hyderabad, Sept. 23 -- India's badminton star and former men's singles World No.1 Kidambi Srikanth has officially joined the Hyderabad Pickleball League (HPL) as an investor and partner in the franchise Nandi Chargers, as per a release from HPL.

His entry into the league adds world-class sporting pedigree and further elevates the profile of pickleball as it makes its debut in Hyderabad this October.

With more than a dozen international titles to his name, Srikanth has been a key figure in shaping India's rise in world badminton. Now, his association with the Nandi Chargers brings that same champion's mindset and competitive spirit to pickleball.

"I am truly excited to be part of the Hyderabad Pickleball League and to join hands with th...