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Rohit Sharma invests in LightFury Games

By Startup Enthusiast · 24 August 2026

What they do

LightFury Games is an India-based AAA-focused game-tech studio building eCricket

Rohit Sharma becomes the eighth cricketer to invest; closed beta begins September 2026

Over 300,000 fans have signed up for eCricket, and a teaser crossed 1 million views

Rohit Sharma has invested in LightFury Games, becoming the eighth marquee cricketer to back the company.
Other cricketer investors include MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Tilak Varma, and Sai Sudharsan.
The company raised an additional $11 million in 2026 to build a global cricket gaming franchise.
The closed beta of eCricket begins in September 2026 with a phased rollout.
Over 300,000 fans have signed up for eCricket, and its latest teaser crossed 1 million views over a weekend.
Navjot Singh Sidhu joins eCricket as official commentator.
Rohit Sharma will be an officially licensed player in the game.
The closed beta feedback will inform development before a wider launch later in 2026.

The investment from multiple top cricketers signals strong endorsement from the Indian cricket ecosystem.
The high sign-up and view numbers indicate significant market interest in a homegrown cricket game.
The company has completed a Pre-Series A round and raised two rounds of funding so far.

LightFury Games is an India-based AAA-focused game-tech studio founded in 2024.
eCricket is a deeply social and competitive cricket game built from India for a global audience.
The Ultimate Squad mode features a roster of over 700 officially licensed cricketers worldwide.
The leadership team has worked on more than 40 AAA titles.
The company has a team of more than 120 developers and industry professionals.

Closed beta begins September 2026 with phased rollout.
Feedback from closed beta will inform development before wider launch later in 2026.

Product: AAA-rated cricket game eCricket with 700+ officially licensed cricketers and squad mode
Customers: Global mobile gamers passionate about cricket
How it makes money: Premium mobile gaming with officially licensed content and in-app monetization
What sets it apart: Exclusive partnerships with ICC and featuring officially licensed cricketers; phased closed beta approach with 300,000+ signups