Following the footsteps of her favourite co-star Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha is the latest celebrity to co-own a team in the World Kabbadi League (WKL).

The actress has bought the United Singhs team alongwith The Hayre Group of UK in WKL.

"I am really excited to be part of World Kabaddi League. This is my first such endeavour. Kabaddi is a fast paced sport and I am looking forward to some adrenalin rush moments during the League," Sonakshi said at the announcement event.

WKL will be played in circle style which is the most popular kabaddi format followed across 26 countries globally. The league is slated to begin from August 9 in London.