The Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL), presented by JetSynthesys, is making its debut. This league is a dream come true for fans of cricket, video gaming, and e-sports, offering an impressive prize pool of INR 2.51 crore. GEPL is set to revolutionize the world of cricket gaming by combining the best aspects of cricket, video gaming, e-sports, and entertainment. This creates a unique platform for young, aspiring talents to shine.
Viewers can catch all the action on JioCinema and Sports18, ensuring a wide reach. GEPL is the first of its kind in cricket esports and aligns with Viacom18’s goal of delivering diverse and engaging content.
This league is particularly significant in the growing field of esports, which has become a major part of mainstream sports.
GEPL is redefining traditional sports, blending the excitement of video gaming with the passion of cricket. It draws inspiration from the popular free-to-play mobile cricket game, Real Cricket™. As the first major team-based esports cricket league, GEPL is opening up new job opportunities in various aspects of esports, including operations, player management, broadcasting, and more.
The league, comprising eight teams, offers professional salaries to top players, helping them turn their gaming passion into a career. The ultimate goal for these players is to become the ‘e-Cricket Icon’ globally.
The league began with a registration phase, attracting over 2 lakh participants from a pool of more than 1 crore eCricket athletes. These players, who typically dedicate an hour a day to playing Real Cricket, then moved to the qualifiers, where the competition heated up in single-elimination matches. The top 100 players from this phase moved on to the draft phase.
GEPL promises not just an engaging experience for gamers but also an immersive one for viewers. With JioCinema and Sports18 on board, the entertainment value of GEPL is expected to soar.
Global e-Cricket Premiere League (GEPL) is set to revolutionize the way consumers engage with esports. We are excited about the prospects of a league that will redefine the cricketing landscape in esports and enable players and fans to experience an engaging gaming platform. With GEPL, we aim to transform the esports industry and create new avenues for aspiring professionals to pursue their passion in a more structured and career-oriented manner.
Rajan Navani, League Promoter and Founder and CEO of JetSynthesys
Global e-Cricket Premiere League (GEPL) strives to be a champion of the esports industry, uniting gaming, entertainment, and cricket enthusiasts across the nation. We are committed to fostering growth, promoting talent, and empowering players to achieve their full potential through our platform. With a focus on authenticity and excellence, we aim to bring the excitement and thrill of esports cricket to fans in India and around the world, creating a culture of enthusiasm and passion that resonates with the enthusiasts.
Rohit Potphode, CEO & League Commissioner of GEPL and President of Esports at JetSynthesys
We have been focused on serving the rapidly growing esports fanbase with engaging, fresh, and unique content. It is an exciting proposition to present a tournament that marries India’s love for cricket, with the youth’s increasing preference for gaming and entertainment all in one place. With newfound consumer preferences for digital and esports coming together through JioCinema and GEPL, we want to redefine the viewer experience in this genre.
Viacom18 spokesperson
