Owning a team was an irresistible offer: Rajiv Khandelwal

New Delhi: After proving his ground in acting, Telly and Bollywood actor Rajeev Khandelwal is gearing up to turn his attention towards sports and finds owning a sports team an irresistible offer.

He has become owner of Indian Junior Players League T20 team, Rajasthan Roarers.

"When I got to know about this league where under-18 children are being encouraged, I really wanted to be a part of it. I didn't foresee that so soon in my career that I will own a team. It was an irresistible offer," the actor said.

RajeeV got limelight for his acting skills in popular show 'Kahiin Toh Hoga'. Later, he also featured in Bollywood films.

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The actor believes that gaining the trust of players is an important task for him.

Rajeev admitted that in the start he was only a businessman with the team but now he is indulging in the matter of the team.

The Indian Junior Players League T20 will be played in Dubai.