Good Sports: Cricketer Ashwin Invests in Chess Franchise
Ravichandran Ashwin, the off-spin bowler, has invested in the six-team Global Chess League, becoming a co-owner of the American Gambits.
A joint venture between the world chess body (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra, the second edition of the Global Chess League will be held in London from October 3 to 12. Each team has six players, including two women, and plays a total of 10 matches.
Former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand welcomed Ashwin in a post on X: “As someone who has bowled out the best in cricket, I’m sure you’ll bring the same competitive spirit to the Global Chess League with the American Gambits. May your rooks and bishops be as unstoppable as your off-spinners!”
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