Racquet sport Padel looks to up the game in cricket-crazy India

Padel, a sport blending tennis and squash, is rapidly expanding across India, with court numbers soaring and player participation surging. Early investors, including Parth Jindal and MS Dhoni, are backing a new franchise league aimed at mirroring the success of the Pro Kabaddi League. This initiative, alongside infrastructure development and corporate support, is expected to significantly boost padel's popularity beyond major cities, projecting a tenfold market expansion by 2036.

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