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Sachin Tendulkar Invests in Metasports Interactive, Enhances Hitwicket Game

Analysed 3 Nov 2026·4 sources analysed·Chennai, India·Business
Sachin Tendulkar Invests in Metasports Interactive, Enhances Hitwicket GamePreviousNext

Sachin Tendulkar has acquired a significant minority stake in Metasports Interactive, the company behind the mobile cricket strategy game Hitwicket. He will serve as the brand ambassador and a playable character, contributing cricket insights to enhance gameplay realism. Hitwicket has 20 million users globally and aims to reach 100 million downloads in three years. The game’s revenue has doubled recently, driven mainly by in-app purchases. Metasports has raised over $23 million from various investors to support growth and marketing.

Sentiment
75%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 44/100.

Outlets measured: inc42media, inc42media, moneycontrol, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 3 Nov 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 3 Nov, 06:28 am. Other outlets followed.

3 Nov, 06:28 am4 sources · 6 h3 Nov, 12:37 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byMrunal Wange· Business & Economy Editor· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    economictimes3 Nov, 06:28 am
    Sachin Tendulkar takes significant minority stake in Hitwicket maker Metasports Interactive
  2. 2
    moneycontrol3 Nov, 06:47 am
    Sachin Tendulkar invests in Hitwicket maker Metasports Interactive as it targets 100 million downloads globally- Moneycontrol.com
  3. 3
    inc42media3 Nov, 11:48 am
    Sachin Tendulkar Backs Gaming Startup Hitwicket
  4. 4
    inc42media3 Nov, 12:37 pm
    Sachin Tendulkar Backs Hitwicket Parent Metasports

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
The Chennai AngelsNazara Technologies LimitedJetSynthesys Private LimitedMetasports InteractiveMeticaDream SportsNautilus Mobile Private LimitedLightFury GamesMetasports Interactive Private LimitedPrime Venture PartnersHorizon Ventures

Story context

Category
Business
Location
Chennai, India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
3 Nov 2026
Key entities
Sachin TendulkarCricketIndiaMicrotransactionChief executive officerHarsha BhogleMultiplayer video gameCaptain (cricket)AdvertisingStartup companySoftware release life cycleSports commentator