Pickle Pros is an ambitious initiative aiming to establish pickleball as India’s next major sport by leveraging the influence of cricket legends Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Umesh Yadav. Over the next three years, the program plans to develop world-class pickleball infrastructure across urban and rural India, making the sport accessible and inclusive for all ages and skill levels. By combining grassroots development with elite facilities, Pickle Pros seeks to create a vibrant ecosystem through tournaments, training camps, and community events, positioning India as a global hub for pickleball.
The initiative is driven by a vision to promote active, healthy living and community empowerment through sport. Leaders like Dr. Payal Kanoedia of M3M Foundation and Amitesh Shah of LegaXy emphasize Pickle Pros as a movement that celebrates accessibility, excellence, and joy. The cricket icons involved highlight the sport’s blend of fitness, fun, and inclusivity, aiming to inspire widespread participation and foster a new sporting legacy in India.
