Sonu kumar

The Chennai Super Champs: Chennai Super Champs will start their campaign in the World Pickleball League (WPBL) with a high-stakes Southern Derby against Bengaluru Jawans at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) on Friday. Led by world-renowned coach Joey Farias, the Chennai Super Champs boast a star-studded squad filled with international and Indian talent. The team’s strategy revolves around its blend of skilled veterans and hungry newcomers who are ready to prove their mettle on the global pickleball stage.

The squad includes the explosive Edward Perez and Tanner Tomassi from the USA, complemented by the tactical brilliance of Sarah Jane Lim and Anna Clarice Patrimonio from the Philippines. Etienne Blaszkewycz of Canada and Thaddea Lock of the UK bring depth to the lineup, while Tyra Calderwood of Australia adds her wealth of experience to the mix. Indian star Sonu Kumar Vishwakarma rounds out the team, poised to make his mark.

As one of the most anticipated teams in the tournament, Chennai Super Champs will aim to set the tone early with a strong showing against their southern rivals. With fixtures lined up thick and fast, including matches against Dilli Dilwale and Mumbai Pickle Power in the coming days, every point matters in this tightly contested league.