Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
Mumbai, August 1, 2025: At the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, Indian cricket icon and entrepreneur Shikhar Dhawan hosted Beyond The Boundary, a landmark black-tie event that brought together sport, purpose, and leadership on a global stage. Held in collaboration with The Da One Group, the evening was a celebration of how cricket’s cultural influence can be channeled toward social progress and cross-sectoral partnerships. Senior dignitaries, business leaders, and celebrated cricketers — including Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Piyush Chawla, Gurkeerat Mann, Siddharth Kaul and legendary English all-rounder Sir Ian Botham — gathered to support the initiative’s broader vision.
Beyond The Boundary is a long-term global platform that aims to bridge cricket with themes of education, youth empowerment, mental well being, and community development. Through curated events and strategic collaborations, it strives to elevate the role of sport in shaping impactful narratives.
Shikhar Dhawan, Chairperson of The Da One Group, said:
_“We’ve always seen cricket as a game of numbers and records. But I believe the real impact is measured by how we channel our platform beyond the pitch. ‘Beyond The Boundary’ is our way of investing in long-term, meaningful change — using cricket’s reach to amplify the right causes.”_
The atmosphere at Lord’s was both elegant and intentional — combining cultural influence with business foresight. Stakeholders from across sectors engaged in conversations around creating value beyond commerce and competition.
Anshita Gupta, CEO of The Da One Group, added:
_“At Da One Group, we’re committed to building platforms where culture meets conscience. ‘Beyond The Boundary’ is a long-term vision — not just for the brand, but for the communities we want to empower. Lord’s was the ideal place to bring that vision to life.”_
The event, hosted in the legendary Long Room, reflected a growing appetite among influential Indian voices to engage with global philanthropy and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Beyond The Boundary now sets the stage for a series of high-impact experiences that blend storytelling, collaboration, and legacy building — proving that sport, at its best, can lead well beyond the boundary.
The event experience was thoughtfully brought to life with support from key partners including Coca-Cola, EaseMyTrip, Pinkberry Cars, Prime Sports & Media, CW4ALL, Vissionaire Entertainment, Cancro – Deuterium Depleted Drink, Beam Suntory, and Halo Drinks — each playing a distinct role in shaping the night’s hospitality, mobility, and guest experience.
Shikhar Dhawan Hosts ‘Beyond The Boundary’ at Lord’s — A Visionary Confluence of Sport, Purpose & Leadership
