Rohit Sharma invests in gaming studio LightFury Games: Details here
What's the story
Star Indian batter Rohit Sharma has invested in gaming studio LightFury Games. He will also be an officially licensed player in their upcoming cricket game, 'eCricket.' The company is gearing up for a phased closed beta of the game starting September 2026. Over 300,000 fans have already signed up for it. Here are further details.
Investment details
Eighth cricketer to invest in LightFury Games
Rohit is the eighth high-profile cricketer to invest in LightFury Games. Other strategic investors include MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Tilak Varma, and Sai Sudharsan.
As part of his association with the studio, Rohit will be featured as an officially licensed player in 'eCricket.'
The company hopes his experience and understanding of cricket will help create an authentic gaming experience.
Game features
'eCricket' closed beta starts September 2026
The closed beta will give players a first-hand experience of 'eCricket,' with their feedback helping refine the game before its wider launch later this year.
The latest teaser highlights Ultimate Squad, one of the game's core modes. It will feature over 700 licensed cricketers from across the globe, allowing players to create their own squads and compete using different strategies.
Commentary team
Navjot Singh Sidhu among official commentators
Former Indian cricketer and TV personality Navjot Singh Sidhu will be one of the official commentators in 'eCricket.' He will join a wider line-up of commentary voices planned for the game.
LightFury Games said 'eCricket' is being developed around competitive gameplay, authentic cricket physics, broadcast-quality presentation, licensed players, and high-fidelity visuals. Social and multiplayer features are also key parts of the experience.
Game vision
Rohit excited to be part of 'eCricket'
Rohit expressed his excitement for 'eCricket,' saying, "High-performance sport is built on preparation, precision, and the pursuit of continuous improvement. I see those same values reflected in what LightFury Games is building with eCricket."
He added that he was excited to support the studio's vision of creating a world-class cricket experience from India.
Studio ambition
Game franchises from India for a global audience
Karan Shroff, co-founder and CEO of LightFury Games, said their goal is to create game franchises from India for a global audience.
He called Rohit's investment a defining milestone and said the response to 'eCricket,' including sign-ups and teaser viewership, shows the potential in cricket gaming.
Founded in 2024 by Shroff, Anurag Banerjee and Tina Balachandran, LightFury Games has more than 120 developers and industry professionals working on its games.