Baseball and Cricket-Themed Film ‘Wicked Wickets’ Sets Production Date

Australian director Martin Wilson, known for “Great White” and “Pieces,” has joined forces with producers Pravesh Sahni (““), Ozz Borges (“A Nanny’s World”) and John Fragomeni (“Children of the Corn”) for international sports film “Wicked Wickets.”

The original story, penned by Borges and Jerry Starling (“A Nanny’s World”), follows Puerto Rican baseball star Randy Montero as he grapples with fame and personal demons. An unexpected twist lands him in India, blending the worlds of sports, culture and family. Set in both India and the U.S., the film will feature a blend of Latino, Indian and Western cultures. It boasts a culturally diverse production team, featuring Indian, Cuban, Korean and Australian influences.

The project was unveiled during the ongoing cricket T20 World Cup, which is taking place across the U.S. and Caribbean.

Sahni, whose credits also include “The White Tiger” and “Shantaram,” said: “This film is so much more than sports. It’s a universal life story about success, loss, and redemption and the characters are complex, endearing, relatable… with global appeal. South Asia is cricket-crazed, and India alone has 1.4 billion passionate fans and that’s a great starting point for a worldwide audience reception.”

Negotiations are underway for a star-studded ensemble cast, with production slated to begin in Q4 2024.

Wilson said: “’Wicked Wickets’ is an exciting story…