The “voice of cricket” Harsha Bhogle has made a strategic investment in mobile game Hitwicket cricket. The popular commentator’s addition in the game will help the game infuse expert insights to craft first-of-its-kind cricket content.
Hitwicket cricket already has over 5 million downloads globally with ad-free gaming experience. The mobile game allows users to play the role of an owner, coach, and captain of a cricket team. With Harsha Bhogle’s investment, Hitwicket expects to reach 50 million downloads within the next 2 years.
Harsha Bhogle on the investment
I’m thrilled to join Hitwicket as an investor and contribute to the evolution of mobile cricket gaming. Hitwicket’s innovative approach and commitment to delivering an immersive gaming experience make it a standout player in the industry. Hitwicket’s potential to build a global gaming franchise is truly inspiring. I’m looking forward to Hitwicket’s potential to be the Made in India cricket game that unites India with the rest of the world. Its global promise signifies that a game from India can indeed touch the world.
Who is Harsha Bhogle?
Harsha Bhogle is a renowned figure in the global cricket broadcasting industry. He has over 40 years of experience as a cricket commentator. His extensive knowledge and passion for the game have solidified his status as “The Voice of Cricket”.
Hitwicket’s vision of revolutionizing mobile cricket gaming and its potential to enhance the sport in new markets around the world led to Harsha’s involvement with the brand.
Hitwicket cricket gains popularity
The popularity of cricket and mobile gaming in India has allowed many startups to offer gamers to immerse themselves in the virtual world of cricket.
Hitwicket cricket has gained popularity. While on average an Indian gamer spends 3.4 hours per week on mid-core games, Hitwicket’s users spend 4.9 hours per week on the app.
- 19% of Hitwicket’s user base is women, one of the highest for any sports game.
- Its interface and gameplay cater to ages 10 to 60 making it simple to play.
- Hitwicket is played in 109 countries around the world with India, Australia, UK, and USA being the top 4 markets.
“We are thrilled to have Mr. Bhogle on board. His extensive experience, insights into cricket, and passion for the game will be invaluable assets for us. Having met Mr. Bhogle last month and discussed the vision and potential of Hitwicket, we are even more excited to have him join us as an investor. With Mr. Bhogle’s guidance, we are confident that Hitwicket will continue to scale new heights and establish itself as a global leader in the gaming industry,” Co-founders of Hitwicket, Keerti Singh, and Kashyap Reddy said.
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