Dubai, Oct. 12 -- India Champions owner Sumant Bahl said his deep-rooted passion for cricket and professional background in hospitality and entertainment inspired him to become a team owner in the World Championship of Legends (WCL), describing the move as a natural progression given his association with the sport.

Bahl, who is an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)-qualified umpire and officiates in England, said his love for cricket meant he did not need to think twice when the opportunity to own a team presented itself.

"We are Indians, and cricket is in our blood. So needing inspiration for cricket doesn't even make sense as a question. We are in the business of hospitality and entertainment; we organise large-scale events. From t...