Suhail Chandhok was named CEO of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) franchise U Mumba on Friday. According to Unilazer Ventures Pvt. Ltd, the owners of U Mumba, Chandhok will be in charge of the PKL season 2 champions’ management and development.

“We are delighted to welcome Suhail to the U Mumba family, joining as CEO. From being a professional sportsman and a respected figure in the sporting landscape to his extensive knowledge of the ecosystem of Kabaddi and other sports in the country, Suhail will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to the company,” said Ronnie Screwvala, U Mumba team owner, in a media release.

“I am looking forward to working with him to deliver on our plans for U Mumba in our 10th year of the franchise and beyond,” he added.

Suhail comes from three generations of athletes and has over a decade of experience in sports and entertainment. He was a professional cricketer as well as a well-known sports presenter. The 35-year-old, who has previously worked with the Indian T20 League, PKL, Indian Super League, Premier Badminton League, Hockey India League, and Yuva Kabaddi Series, will assume responsibility immediately.

“U Mumba is a franchise with a rich legacy, known for its fantastic team culture and I look forward to building on the vision that’s been created and all the success so far. As a franchise that represents the City of Dreams, I’d love for our franchise to remain a team that players aspire to represent and we hope our team culture always reflects that, as we create an environment where players get to express themselves & come away as more complete players and individuals,” said Chandhok.

“U Mumba has always unearthed, nurtured and promoted some of the best young sporting talent and I’m thankful to the management and Ronnie for the responsibility of carrying that legacy forward as we enter a new, exciting chapter for this team,” he added.