New Delhi, March 4 -- Pickleball, which is billed as the fastest-growing modern sport, will soon have a new league- the Pickleball World Series. The Pickleball World Series will start in the United States and travel across different continents with six major events in a year.

Pickleball -which has become a world-wide sensation in a very short period of time-- is a fusion of tennis, table tennis and badminton. Its accessible gameplay has attracted enthusiasts of all age groups across the globe as well as sports stars and celebrities including champions from these three racquet sports.

While there are several existing competitions and leagues in the US, the Pickleball World Series will be the first tournament with global ambitions. In the...