Actor Vijay Deverakonda (Left) and Cricketer Tilak Varma Play a Pickleball Match Ahead of IPL 2025 Match Between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. Photo: screengrab
Although it was a recreational game, tilak, being a fierce competitor, refused to take the game lightly Against Vijay. He raather declared: “We have a bet. If we lose, we have to do sometising for vijay anna.”
Actor Vijay said, “If we win, I will wear Mumbai Indians Jersey.”
One of Vijay’s overhead smashes tested the defense of tilak, who responded as if he was fonding off a deadly yorker on the cricket pitch. However, Vijay – Calm, composed, and capitalising on tilak’s errors – emerged as the Eventual champion with a 2-1 scoreline. With mi set to face gt, tilak will now have to ensure vijay wears the iconic blue jersey.
This was not the first time tilak was seen enjoying pickleball. Last month, he involved Himself in a Recreational Pickleball Activity with India Captain and His Mi Teammate Rohit Sharma, and the Cricketer’s Daughter Samaira.
Pickball has sored in Popularity Across India, with celebrities leading the way in promoting the sport. Its Immense Health Benefits Have Contributed to its Widespread appeal. Since it requires minimal training to get started, the sport has quickly become a favorite a favorite among people of all age groups and social strata.
India Reported A 159 per cent increase in the number of players’ Participation Between 2019 and 2022, with Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Delhi Leading the revolution in the Racquet Sport.
