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Legendary Cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin Purchase Team In Tech Mahindra's Global Chess League

R Ashwin buy team in Global Chess League (x)R Ashwin buy team in Global Chess League (x)

In the Global Chess League, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and the International Chess Federation Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin purchased a team and became the co-owner of the American Gambits, a new team that will feature in the second edition of GCL.

Ravichandran Ashwin, the co-owner of American Gambits, is co-owned by famous business leaders Prachura PP and Venkat K Narayana and will replace Chingari Gulf Titans. 

On Monday, July 8, 2024, the league announced six franchises for the second edition to be played in London and will start from October 3 and continue till 12.


R Ashwin Buys Team In GCL

After the Indian off-spinner, bought the team, he stated that the team will be a combination of strategic brilliance and unwavering determination. He also showcased his excitement and stated that he is thrilled to witness their journey and contribute to their success. 

“We’re thrilled to introduce the American Gambits to the chess world. With a blend of strategic brilliance and unwavering determination, our team aims to redefine the game. As the co-owner, I’m excited to witness their journey and contribute to their success,” R Ashwin said in a release by Global Chess League.


Prachura PP said, “The Global Chess League is the most exciting league to emerge in the world of chess, where top players worldwide battle for their teams. For a sport played in over 190 countries and one that has no age or gender bar, owning a franchise is a wonderful opportunity.”

In the second season, the other franchises in the league that will participate are Alpine SG Pipers (formerly Alpine Warriors) owned by APL Apollo-led SG Sports, Ganges Grandmasters owned by Insurekot Sports, Mumba Masters owned by Ronnie Screwvala-led Unilazer Ventures, PBG Alaskan Knights owned by Punit Balan Group, and the inaugural season champions Triveni Continental Kings owned by Triveni Engineering & Industries.