Sachin Tendulkar has invested in Metasports Interactive, the Hyderabad-based company behind the mobile cricket strategy game Hitwicket. The company announced the association on November 3, 2026. It says Tendulkar will also be a brand ambassador and contribute to the game’s content and in-game experiences; the financial terms were not disclosed.
For cricket-game players, this is a product and brand development rather than a fantasy-cricket or cash-contest launch. Hitwicket is presented as a team-management and strategy game, where players make coaching, auction and match decisions. Its official site says the title has more than 20 million players worldwide.
What Metasports has confirmed
Metasports says Tendulkar has joined as an investor and brand ambassador. Hitwicket’s official site now describes him as an investor and says the game will include his presence in its wider experience. Reporting on the announcement says the company plans to use cricketing input from Tendulkar as it develops the title.
The investment amount, valuation and exact shareholding have not been published. Readers should be wary of posts attaching a rupee figure or promising a Tendulkar “reward” or download link: those details are not part of the company’s public announcement.
Hitwicket’s growth target
Metasports has said it is targeting 100 million downloads over the next three years. Moneycontrol’s November 3 report says the company is looking to bring Tendulkar into gameplay, content and brand activity while expanding beyond cricket.
That target should be treated as the company’s goal, not a forecast. It does, however, underline how competitive Indian cricket gaming has become. Our update on the eCricket closed beta and our Google Play Arena coverage show the separate routes now available for cricket-game players and esports entrants.
How to find the genuine game
- Start from the official Hitwicket site or the verified app-store listing, not a message offering a “Sachin edition APK”.
- Do not pay anyone for a beta place, celebrity reward or investment-related bonus.
- Check the publisher name and the app permissions before installing any cricket game.
- Keep account passwords and one-time codes private; a promoter or support agent does not need them to activate a game.
For a broader safe-install checklist, see our official cricket-app download guide. The useful takeaway from this announcement is straightforward: Tendulkar’s role has been confirmed, while the deal value and detailed in-game rollout remain undisclosed.
Sources: Hitwicket’s official website and Moneycontrol’s November 3, 2026 report.
