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Rummy Premier League 4: India's most sensational rummy tournament sends people into frenzy
The fourth edition of the Rummy Premier League, a premier rummy tournament conceptualized and hosted by India's leading online gaming company Junglee Games, was held from 22 November to 22 December 2018, and the tournament saw participation by a huge number of rummy players from across the country, continuing the legacy that started with the RPL 1.The Rummy Premier League is one of India's biggest and most popular online rummy tournaments, and each season of the tournament has seen a steady increase in the participation of seasoned players and a massive surge in the number of new players, encouraging the sponsor to organize more such tournaments in the future.The RPL was originally aimed at bringing the country's top rummy players under one umbrella and promoting rummy as a mainstream game. Moreover, Junglee Rummy was keen on hosting a first-of-its-kind rummy tournament for online rummy players in India on a massive scale.The Rummy Premier League 4 saw participation by over 1.63 lakh .
AFC Asian Cup: Carlos Queiroz heaps praise on India
Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, who has been the longest-serving coach for the Iranian national football team, has heaped praise on Indian football team after their emphatic 4-1 victory over Thailand in their opening match of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup.Queiroz, who is considered as one of the most decorated managers in the ongoing Asian Cup, said that the team has made great progress over a period of time. He also congratulated the players and the coach for achieving a fantastic team result."It is a completely different team since we played them. I saw you guys playing recently. The India Team has made great progress," AIFF quoted Queiroz, as saying."It is a brilliant win and a very good performance. I would like to congratulate not only the coach Constantine but the entire team and the supporters. It has been a fantastic result for the team. When you perform like this in the first game of the Asian Cup, it only shows that you are going in the right direction," he added.The 23-player .
Djokovic tops first 2019 ATP rankings
Serbia's Novak Djokovic led the way in the first men's Association of Tennis Professionals world singles rankings of the year released on Monday, with Spain's Rafael Nadal in second place.
Maharashtra all set to host Khelo India Games
Maharashtra is all geared up to host the second edition of the Khelo India Youth Games, which will officially begin on January 9 in Pune, with "improved" sports infrastructure, including an upgraded shooting range. Maharashtra Sports Minister Vinod Tawde Monday said competitions will take place in 18 different disciplines and over 900 athletes from the host state will take part in these Games. "It is an honour for Maharashtra to host these games. We got some funds from the Centre and the state government also chipped in to refurbish sports infrastructure at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune. "All the stadiums have been upgraded. Electronic and digital targets have been fitted at the shooting range," said the minister. "Around 14,000 persons, including 9,000 sportspersons and 4,000 managers, will be coming for the Games. The accommodation of players has been made in good hotels in and around Pune and not in dormitories," said Tawde. According to the minister, last year .
Hero MotoSports Team Rally kick starts its third Dakar campaign
Hero MotoSports Team Rally has begun its campaign at the 41st edition of Dakar Rally with a ceremonial flag off here. This edition of Dakar Rally marks the third year of participation for Hero MotoSports Team Rally, which consists of three riders -- India's C S Santosh, Oriol Mena and Joaquim Rodrigues. The three riders rolled off the ceremonial podium, in front of thousands of cheering fans assembled at the beautiful seaside district of Magdalena Del Mar to give a warm send off to the participants. The team is confident and upbeat about their prospects at the Dakar 2019, riding on the back of some strong performances, intense training sessions and a much-improved Hero 450 RR bike since the Dakar last year. Another big positive for the team is the comeback of Rodrigues, who has undergone intensive rehabilitation after his injury at the Dakar last year. The first stage of Dakar Rally will take the rally from Lima to Pisco for a short warm up special of 84kms. "This Dakar, which is set .
Pro Volleyball League adds six more international players for inaugural edition
As the inaugural edition of the Pro Volleyball League draws closer, the league added six more International players for the first season. With this, each team filled their quota of 2 foreign players in the squad of 12 and are all set for the first edition of the league starting February 2. The newest franchise based sports league is an initiative of Baseline Ventures and Volleyball Federation of India and will see six teams from six cities vying for the title in the first season. In the second draft of the Pro Volleyball League, Russia's Victor Sysoev was picked by Ahmedabad Defenders, Slovakian Adrej Patuc by Kochi Blue Spikers, Canada's Nicholas Del Bianco by U Mumba Volley, Latvian Ruskans Sorokins by Chennai Spartans, Canada's Alex Bader by Black Hawks Hyderabad and Republic of Congo's Illouni Ngampourou by Calicut Heroes. In a career spanning 14 years across Romania, Switzerland and Russia, Sysoev started with Lokomotiv Novosibirsk. The 34-year old Patuc, who will represent Kochi
Cheteshwar Pujara played really well: Mohammed Azharuddin
Following India's maiden victory on Australian soil, former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin on Monday said the top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara played really well in the Test format."Such thing has never happened before. I am very happy that it has happened this time. Congratulations to the Indian side as they have worked very hard. Special mention goes to Cheteshwar Pujara as he played really well," Azharuddin told ANI."Bowlers also did well. I think the team worked in good tandem and the bowlers did their job. I think it is a very good victory. So many people have gone before but couldn't do well but this team did it. They deserve all the congratulations and all the kudos," he added.President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate team India and its captain, Virat Kohli."Congratulations to @imVkohli and his team for reaching one of Indian cricket's final frontiers and winning a test series in Australia for the first time. Gritty batting, ...
Harmanpreet Kaur to return home, leave WBBL in middle
India T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur's appearance in Women Big Bash League (WBBL) is set to end ahead of India tour of New Zealand.India and New Zealand are scheduled to play six limited-overs matches starting from January 24, which requires Indian players to return back in the country by January 12, while White Ferns have been asked to return by January 20.Kaur will miss Sydney Thunder' final clash against Brisbane Heat and she will also be unavailable for the semi-finals of the WBBL if Thunder qualifies. Similarly, Melbourne Renegades will have to bid farewell to New Zealand pair Lea Tahuhu and Amy Satterthwaite, if their side advances to finals.As an outcome of overseas exit just before the finals, the next edition of the tournament will be hosted between October and December, Cricket Australia reported on Sunday.The International commitments will also hit the English players, who are required to return by January 17 as they have a mandatory camp later this month ahead of their tour .
India register maiden Test series win in Australia
The Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team entered the annals of history on Monday by winning their first-ever Test series in Australia.
Win against Thailand best match of my career: Chhetri
Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri Monday said his team's first win in the Asian Cup after more than five decades was the best match of his illustrious international career in which he has out-scored superstar Lionel Messi. India thrashed Thailand 4-1 in their group opener on Sunday. The 34-year-old goal machine struck on either side of the lemon break in the country's stunning win, the first in Asian Cup since 1964. "It (Thailand match) stays right top there. I'm fortunate to play a lot of good games for my country but this game is right top there. It's one of those games where the team did really well," Chhetri told PTI from Abu Dhabi when asked to rate the Group A match. In the process, he became the second highest international goal-scorer among active players with 67 strikes from 105 matches. He went past Argentine superstar Messi, who has scored 65 from 128 matches. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest scorer with 85 from 154 matches. Chhetri, who made his India debut .
Pujara, Bumrah performance headline India's epic triumph
Cheteshwar Pujara's finest hour of glory in overseas conditions was complemented by Jasprit Bumrah's superb skill-set, the duo standing taller than the rest in India's maiden Test series win on Australian soil. What made their performance more special was that they were able to overshadow even Virat Kohli, who has always stood head and shoulders above his peers in adverse conditions. Pujara, who didn't have a lot of noteworthy performances outside the sub-continent, finished with 521 runs in four Tests, which included three hundreds with a top score of 193 and an average of 74.42. No one deserved the 'Man of the Series' award more than the dependable No. 3 from Saurashtra, whose dogged hundreds at Adelaide and Melbourne made it easy for the likes of Bumrah (21 wickets) and Mohammed Shami (16 wickets) to press home the advantage against a below-par Australian batting line-up. Such has been Pujara's dominance, that skipper Kohli's aggregate of 282 runs paled in comparison. However, if a
Sydney, Brisbane to host inaugural edition of ATP Cup team event
The Australian cities of Sydney and Brisbane as well a third still-to-be-confirmed capital city will jointly host the inaugural edition of the ATP Cup men's team event in January 2020, Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley announced on Monday.
Mamata congratulates Indian cricket team for Test series win
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its maiden Test series win in Australia, calling the feat a historic achievement. "Congratulations. Today, the Indian cricket team wins its first ever Test series in Australia. This is a historic achievement. We are proud of you," Banerjee said in her Twitter handle. India won the four-match series 2-1 after the Sydney Test ended in a draw on Monday. India achieved the feat after a wait of 71 years.
B-Town cheers for Team India
Bollywood on Monday lauded the Indian cricket team for creating history by winning a Test series on Australian soil for the first time.Anushka Sharma took to social media to congratulate all the players and "my love" Virat Kohli, the captain of the team."They came. They conquered !! History written and created by this bunch !! Huge congratulations to all players, coaching unit and support staff," she tweeted.The 'Zero' star added, "It takes undying perseverance & solid conviction to focus on what's important and shut out the rest. So so happy and proud of you my love @imVkohli"Here's what the others wrote:Varun Dhawan: Historic win in Australia. Well done #TeamIndia jaihindAnupam Kher: Dear @imVkohli and the great #IndianCricketTeam Zindabad. You are the bestest. Thank you for this win. Jai Hind and Jai Ho.Farhan Akhtar: Congratulations to @imVkohli and Team India for finally breaking through the Aussie barrier. First test series win down under. Boooooyaaaahhhhhh!!!Preity G Zinta:
BCCI congratulates Indian team for Oz series win
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday congratulated the national team for clinching the country's first ever Test series win in Australia.
Modi congratulates Indian cricket team on historic win
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the country's cricket team on registering the historic Test series win against Australia.
PM Modi congratulates India on maiden series win in Australia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday congratulated the Indian cricket team for it's "historic accomplishment" in Australia. India registered a historic maiden series win in Australia. "A historic cricketing accomplishment in Australia! Congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team for the hard-fought and richly deserved series victory," Modi tweeted. India won the first Test in Adelaide by 31 runs and the third Test in Melbourne by 137 runs. Australia had won the second Test in Perth by 146 runs. The prime minister pointed out that the series witnessed some memorable performances and "solid teamwork". "Best wishes for the various games ahead," he said.
This Indian bowling attack is best in the world: Paine
Australian captain Tim Paine Monday conceded that the current Indian bowling attack was the best in the world and their relentless pressure on his side's batsmen was a key factor in the visiting team's maiden Test series win on Australian soil. "This (Indian) attack was seriously good, I don't think in Australia we have given them enough credit for how relentless they are. The three quicks bowled pretty good pace, they are relentless in pressure," Paine said after the fourth and final Test at the SCG ended in a draw for India to clinch the series 2-1. "So, it was hard work batting against their attack for seasoned Test players. For Marcus (Harris) and Travis (Head) to show they have got the game to make runs against the best attack in the world is a real positive," he said, while talking about his batsmen who had performed reasonably. India won the first and third Tests in Adelaide and Melbourne while Australia emerged victorious in the second match in Perth. The fourth Test ended in .
Kohli looks ahead, says three more pacers needed to manage workload
India captain Virat Kohli Monday said he is on the lookout for three more pacers as relentless as the current crop to manage the workload of the attack that played a crucial role in the team's maiden Test series triumph in Australia. The attack comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant Sharma has been hailed as India's best ever. Not only in Australia, the fast bowlers had done their job even in England and South Africa but batsmen let them down in the two preceding tours. "It's important to take care of these guys especially manage workloads, that's going to be our priority going forward. But even more so, finding three more guys who can bowl as fast as and as relentless as these guys," said Kohli in his post-match interaction on Monday. "We already are in the process of identifying (three pacers), and then keep them ready make them travel with the team, make them understand the importance of Test cricket, what areas to bowl, what the ...
This win is more emotional for me compared to 2011 World Cup triumph: Kohli
He was a part of India's victorious World Cup campaign in 2011 but Virat Kohli felt "more emotional" than ever before after his team's maiden Test series win in Australia, something the captain termed as the "biggest achievement" of his career. "By far this is my best achievement. Has to be on top of the pile," Kohli said after being the first Indian captain to lead the team to a Test series win in Australia in 71 years. The skipper then explained that why the triumph Down Under will remain more special for him compared to World Cup triumph. "I was a part of the 2011 World Cup team but I didn't have the emotion of not having been able to win a World Cup before, playing at home and winning it eventually. A lot of the senior players had that emotion. So, for them it was what "we have achieved". Yes, it was a great moment for me to be part of. "But if you ask me which moment is more emotional, I would say this one because this is my third tour here and I have seen with experience and ...