Sport leagues have given talent a change: Amitabh Bachchan

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan feels the various leagues on sport have undergone a metamorphosis in terms of showcasing talent.

The 72-year-old actor, who recently met international players at the ongoing International Tennis Premier League (ITPL), said these gaming events have brought national integration.

"So many Sport Leagues erupting all over the country... incredible incentive.. Never seen so much sport around in our lives!

"But seriously though .. All these Leagues on Sport has given talent a chance, and brought integration among us as a nation!!," Bachchan posted on Twitter. 

The 'Yudh' star said gone are the days when studies used to be the main preference.

"In our time - study first, play later. In today's time - play first, others shall come to study you!!," he wrote.

Bachchan's son Abhishek is the proud owner of two sports franchise -- Chennaiyin FC and Pink Panthers.