Sonali bendre

Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association: Film actress Sonali Bendre has been announced as the co-owner of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) franchise, Chennai Smashers. The sixth season of the Tennis Premier League is set to take place at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai from December 3 to 8.

The Bollywood star’s involvement in the franchise as co-owner, alongside Dharmender Goel and Vipul Bansal, was announced at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Saturday.

Speaking about the league and her involvement with Chennai Smashers, Sonali Bendre said, “I have always enjoyed watching tennis. My love for the sport deepened when my son started playing. I've always believed that sports are a powerful way to instil discipline in children's lives. This is why I'm excited to partner with the team behind the Tennis Premier League in their mission to encourage kids to step out and get active.”