India’s leading sports technology company, Dream Sports, has announced the appointment of Arpith Kanade as Head of Studio for Dream Cricket, marking a significant step in the company’s ambition to dominate the global cricket gaming ecosystem.
The announcement comes at a time when Dream Cricket has already crossed an impressive milestone of 25 million users within its first year, positioning it as the world’s fastest-growing AAA mobile cricket game.
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A Strategic Move to Scale Dream Cricket Globally
In his new role, Arpith Kanade will lead the studio’s long-term vision, focusing on:
Scaling Dream Cricket into the world’s largest social cricket game
Strengthening LiveOps and player engagement
Expanding into international markets
Enhancing monetisation and product innovation
With cricket’s surging global appeal—especially ahead of its inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics (LA28)—Dream Sports is strategically positioning Dream Cricket as a flagship Indian gaming export.
Arpith Kanade Brings 15+ Years of Global Gaming Expertise
Arpith Kanade joins Dream Sports with over 15 years of experience in the global gaming industry. His career spans leadership roles in product strategy, LiveOps management, and monetisation across major gaming studios.
Previously, he held a senior leadership position at Zynga, where he helped scale globally successful franchises including FarmVille 2.
Before Zynga, Arpith was a founding team member at 99Games, where he contributed to building multiple successful titles across puzzle, time-management, and social casino genres.
His background in building scalable gaming ecosystems is expected to accelerate Dream Cricket’s growth in both Indian and global markets.
Arpith Kanade on His Appointment
Commenting on his new role, Arpith Kanade said:
“It’s an exciting time to join Dream Cricket as cricket and mobile gaming are evolving rapidly. With cricket’s deep cultural significance in India and its return to the global stage at LA28 Olympics — highlighted during our hon’ble PM’s interaction with our team and game at WAVES 2025 — there’s a clear opportunity and mandate to make Dream Cricket a shining example of Make in India for the world. I look forward to working with the team to make Dream Cricket the world’s biggest and best cricket game.”
His statement reflects a broader vision—leveraging India’s gaming talent and cricket’s emotional connect to build a globally competitive AAA gaming franchise.
Why This Appointment Matters for India’s Gaming Industry
India’s gaming market is expanding rapidly, fueled by:
Smartphone penetration
Affordable internet access
A young demographic
Rising esports and fantasy sports engagement
Dream Sports, already known for its dominance in fantasy sports and sports technology innovation, is now betting heavily on premium AAA gaming experiences.
By bringing in a seasoned global gaming leader like Arpith Kanade, Dream Cricket is expected to:
Elevate gameplay standards
Strengthen community-driven social gaming
Compete with established global sports gaming franchises
Showcase Indian-built games on the international stage
The Bigger Picture: Cricket, Gaming & The Olympics Effect
Cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is expected to drive massive global attention toward the sport. Digital engagement through gaming platforms like Dream Cricket could play a crucial role in attracting younger international audiences.
With its rapid user growth and strong leadership, Dream Cricket is positioning itself not just as a game—but as a global cricket entertainment platform.
Conclusion
The appointment of Arpith Kanade signals Dream Sports’ serious intent to transform Dream Cricket into the world’s leading cricket gaming franchise. With 25 million users in under a year and expansion plans underway, the company appears ready to take Indian sports gaming to the global stage.
If executed successfully, Dream Cricket could become one of India’s most successful “Make in India” digital entertainment exports.
