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LightFury Games said Rohit Sharma has joined as an investor ahead of eCricket beta

Bengaluru, Karnataka24 Aug 2026

LightFury Games said cricketer Rohit Sharma has joined the Bengaluru-based gaming studio as an investor and will feature as a licensed player in its upcoming mobile cricket game, eCricket. The company did not disclose the size or terms of the investment; it also said a phased closed beta rollout for eCricket will begin in September 2026.

Why it matters

The investment and licensing tie-up add capital and a named athlete partnership as the studio prepares user testing ahead of a wider game launch.

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