The Indian cricketer, KL Rahul has joined the Goa Guardians’ ownership group ahead of the fourth season of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League (PVL) powered by Scapia, India’s premier professional volleyball competition.

Now that he is co-owner of a professional sports team for the first time, Rahul wishes to give volleyball the recognition that it merits. “This feels like a full circle moment for me. PVL is a turning point for the sport in India. The bigger picture is to give volleyball the spotlight and screen time so that more people can watch it and love this sport. I’m thrilled to join the Goa Guardians not just as a supporter, but as a co-owner. Volleyball has always been a sport I enjoyed, and I’m excited to lend my voice and play my part in growing the sport in our country” he said.

Goa Guardians, who will make their Season 4 debut in October, will fight against other prominent brands in a high-energy format intended for television and digital viewers. KL Rahul claims Goa’s dynamic athletic culture makes it an ideal place to develop fresh talent.

Raju Chekuri, Principal Owner, Goa Guardians & Founder, NetEnrich, said, “We are delighted to have KL Rahul join our ownership group. His passion for volleyball and belief in its potential will help us build a franchise that inspires fans and empowers athletes. Volleyball is one of the most played sports in the world, and with the right platform, it can become India’s next Olympic success story.”

Raj Chekuri, Managing Director, Goa Guardians, said, “It means a lot to have KL along with us, and we couldn’t have a better person join us on this journey. He truly shares our ambition of making India a dominant force in global sport. His involvement will help raise volleyball’s profile and create opportunities for the next generation of athletes nationwide.”

Joy Bhattacharjya, CEO, RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, said, “KL Rahul’s support adds immense value to what we are building toward; the dream of seeing India compete in volleyball at the Olympic Games. His presence will attract more fans and accelerate the growth of the sport in India.”

From October 2 to 26, 2025, all league matches will be aired on Sony Sports Network and streamed live on PVL’s YouTube account.