Overview

• Sushanth announced ownership of the All Stars franchise and appointed India’s top player Sameer Varma as icon player and captain.
• A live player auction on August 20 will allocate community talent to the eight Hyderabad Pickleball League teams.
• Each franchise will field 10 players led by an icon, with mandatory inclusion of at least two women and one player over 35.
• The season runs Friday nights from October 10 to November 28 across eight city venues in a round-robin format followed by IPL-style playoffs.
• Players will be paid for participation, and matches will feature live streaming, professional referees and real-time scoring.