Adda52 – India’s online poker destination, announced its 6th edition of ‘Poker Night with Stars’–with celebrity actress and singer, Sophie Choudry as the guest of honour. The action-packed contest started on 6th February 2023 and will conclude on 3rd March 2023. With this campaign, the brand is reiterating that the game is for people from all walks of life, irrespective of their demographics, and everyone gets a chance to play with their favourite celebrities.
There are 3 routes for players to participate in the ‘Poker Night with Stars’ contest – Cash leaderboards, tournaments, and a lucky draw for all first time depositors. The final round for the contest will take place online on 11th March, 2023, where the players will play the final table with Sophie Choudry. The prize pool for the final table is INR 5 Lac. The event can be watched live at Adda52’s YouTube channel.
Adda52 onboards Bollywood celebrity Sophie Choudry for its 6th edition of ‘Poker Night With Stars’
Speaking on the campaign, Mr. Krishnendu Guha, Chief Revenue Officer, Adda52.com said, “Adda52 remains at the forefront of democratizing poker and ensuring that the game is being played by people from all walks of life. We are thrilled to announce the 6th edition of ‘Poker Night with Stars’ and we are positive that this will be greatly appreciated by players like other previous editions. We are extremely pumped to have Sophie Choudry join us for this all-new edition and hope to encourage more women players to come forward and compete on this platform.”
Bollywood Celebrity Sophie Choudry commented, “It is an honor to be a part of Adda52’s ‘Poker Night With Stars’ campaign, there is a need for a representation of women across real money gaming platforms and I’m honoured to be the first woman on Poker Night with Stars. Poker is an extremely thrilling game with skill and talent being tested at every level. Looking forward to meeting the phenomenal players in the final and wish everyone all the best!”
The Poker Night with Stars series was started by Adda52 in 2018 with Chris Gayle and now they are back again – bigger and better. The series offers both new and experienced poker players an equal chance to play online poker with celebrities and win exciting prizes. In the past, acclaimed celebrities like Rohit Bose Roy, Dinesh Karthik, Keroin Pollard, Salim Merchant have been associated with Adda52’s ‘Poker Night with Stars’ campaign.
Capture high-level cinematic expression in every scene
Advance AF performance to support the creators’ needs
Experience effective post-production workflow support
Compact and unique form factor with flexible operability
Highly expandable memory for more storage
Solid reliability for every shoot
Sony India today is pleased to announce the latest addition to the brand’s prestigious Cinema Line – the FX30 (ILME-FX30). The new FX30 is a 4K Super 35 compact cinema camera that offers many professional features of the Cinema Line, such as Dual Base ISO, Log shooting modes and user-imported LUTs (Look Up Tables) at a price point that appeals to many aspiring filmmakers. Sony has launched the camera in two variants – FX30 (Body + XLR Handle) and FX30B (Body only).
“The new FX30 is an excellent choice for anyone wishing to get into filmmaking. It has many of the professional capabilities of our high-end cameras at a price that makes it affordable to filmmakers/videographers of all levels. This camera is a wonderful entry point into our entire series of Cinema Line Cameras. With a comprehensive selection of Sony’s E-mount lenses & high-performance microphones, creators now have an extraordinarily flexible systems for a broad range of creative needs.” said Mukesh Srivastava, Head Digital Imaging Business Sony India.
Sony India launches new 4K Super 35 camera FX30 to expand their cinema line for future filmmakers
Capture high-level cinematic expression in every scene
The FX30 offers budding filmmakers’ cinematic expression with the latest imaging systems. It features a new back-illuminated 20.1 megapixels APS-C Exmor R™ CMOS sensor (Super 35 format) with a dual base ISO (800/2500) to deliver high sensitivity, low noise, and 14+ stops of latitude.
Like the rest of the Cinema Line, the FX30 features Log shooting modes by enabling Cine El, Cine El Quick, and Flexible ISO modes for recording with the S-Log3 gamma curve, which allows greater flexibility when colour grading. All three modes allow video shooting while monitoring with an appropriate LUT to preview the final image. In addition, the FX30 includes a selection of built-in cinematic looks, such as Sony’s S-Cinetone™, and can shoot single stills. The camera offers advanced image processing capabilities with the BIONZ XR processing engine for natural gradations and realistic colour reproduction.
The FX30 supports a variety of video recording codecs. It can shoot 4K Super 35 (16:9) by oversampling from 6K at up to 60fps. The FX30B also features the ability to shoot in high frame rates, including 4K at 120fps and full HD at 240fps. 16:9 recording modes can shoot at 10-bit 4:2:2 while an HDMI Type-A connector can be used to output 4K, 16-bit RAW to an external recorder.
Advance AF performance to support the creators’ needs
The FX30 features Sony’s fast and reliable autofocus, with settings including:
Real-time Eye AF (human, animal, or bird)
Real-time Tracking
Detailed AF settings
AF Assist
This allows creators more control when using the Focus Map, which makes it easier to visualise depth of field, and Breathing Compensation offers a stable angle of view when focusing. The camera also includes effective stabilisation for run and gun shoots using Active Mode thanks to the optical in-body 5-axis image stabilisation and time code sync.
One tap Autofocus on the FX30 camera
Experience effective post-production workflow support
The FX30 includes added functionality to assist with the creative workflow, such as post-production editing using embedded LUT and EI metadata. This metadata is available using the latest version of Sony’s Catalyst Prepare or Catalyst Browse applications. It incorporates other features that retain the spirit of the Cinema Line, including:
New customisable list-style main menu screen which provides quick access to frequently used items
New standby movie screen that provides an unobstructed view of the subject
Buttons and dials dedicated to movie shooting
Compact and unique form factor with flexible operability
Compact and lightweight, the FX30 has a flat-top design with threaded accessory attachment points, making it easy to use for shooting handheld, capturing low-angle shots, mounting on a gimbal, or adding accessories. The FX30 also features an XLR handle unit, which can be used to capture low-angle shots and also allows filmmakers to capture crystal clear audio through various audio inputs, including two XLR audio inputs and a 3.5 mm stereo mini jack for 4-channel recording. External microphones can be connected directly to the camera via the Multi Interface Shoe or microphone jack. The FX30 also features an internal stereo microphone for audio recording.
Highly expandable memory for more storage
The FX30 and FX30B are equipped with two memory card slots that are compatible with both CFexpress Type A cards and SDXC/SDHC cards, bringing a wide range of shooting experiences to creators. The FX30 is also compatible with large-capacity CFexpress Type A memory cards.
Solid reliability for every shoot
FX30 Camera with XLR Handle
The FX30 offers not only advanced performance but also outstanding reliability. It features an innovative heat dissipation structure for uninterrupted 4K/60p recording, reliable power for extended recording, and a durable magnesium alloy chassis.
Price, Availability and Launch Offer
The FX30 camera will be available across all Sony Center, Alpha Flagship stores, major electronic stores and ecommerce websites (Amazon and Flipkart) from 15th Feb 2023 onwards. Customers will also get an extended warranty of 2+1 years* and a BC-QZ1 charger worth Rs. 6,790/- free on the purchase of an FX30 or FX30B camera.
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, has launched the latest edition of the monitor from the ColorPro series – VP2768a, today. The new 27-inch ViewSonic ColorPro VP2768a monitor comes with 2K Pantone validation and 100% sRGB and Delta E < 2 colour accuracy. It also features TÜV SÜD colour blindness modes. The monitor has enhanced connectivity with USB-C one-cable solution.
Awarded as the “Best Enthusiast Photo Monitor” at TIPA World Awards 2021, the 27-inch monitor is designed to deliver a stunningly smooth palette of 4.39 trillion colours for accurate image reproduction, which is crucial in professional applications. It also features two colour blindness modes, tested by TÜV SÜD, for creators to deliver a colour blinds-friendly experience.
Commenting on the new launch, Mr. Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Director Sales and Marketing –IT Business, ViewSonic India said,“At ViewSonic, it is our objective to innovate products that enhance the efficiency of our customers while providing the best of technology and features. Understanding our user’s needs, the VP2768a ColorPro monitor is designed to deliver high-quality colour accuracy with 2K Pantone validation and versatility in connectivity. VP2768a is one of our finest products and we are hopeful that the advanced tech and features of the display will help our customers to enhance their workflow efficiency.”
With a 27-inch QHD 2560 x 1440 resolution panel, the new monitor comes with Delta E<2 and Rec. 709 colour accuracy that delivers stunning colour reproduction that ensures colours in your videos and photos are true-to-life and nearly indistinguishable from the colours seen by the naked eye. Additionally, every unit of the new monitor is pre-calibrated at the factory and comes with its own colour calibration report.
Co-developed by ViewSonic and TÜV SÜD with VP2768a assists those with colour blindness by offering two colour blindness modes: Simulation and Colour Filter. Designers can activate the Simulation feature to review their designs and verify that it is accessible for colour blindness and users who have colour blindness can activate the Colour Filter feature to better see onscreen details.
Specifications of ViewSonic ColorPro VP2768a monitor
Specifications
Display Size
27-inch
Resolution
2560 x 1440 QHD
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Pixel Size
0.233 mm (H) x 0.233 mm (V)
Connectivity
Versatile Connectivity (HDMI, DP-In, DP out and USB-C)
Backlight Life (Hours)
30000 Hrs (Min)
Refresh Rate (Hz)
60
Offering versatile connectivity, the new unit of the ColorPro series offers flexibility with HDMI, DP-In, DP out and USB-C connectivity with other monitors. The USB Type C offers a single cable solution for faster data, audio and video transfers. The port also provides quick 90W charging. Additionally, the display unit’s uniformity correction balances luminance performance with calculated precision, improving delta luminance variance to Delta Lv. Furthermore, with the USB-C and DisplayPort output connectivity, VP2768a can easily daisy chain other monitors for a productivity-boosting and efficient desktop setup.
The newly launched ViewSonic VP2768a monitor is priced at an MRP of INR 45,999 but is now available on Amazon for just Rs 36,050.
OnePlus has recently launched its Monitors in India. The monitors are already well-received by the customers and everybody is looking forward to its sale. OnePlus has launched two monitors and offers both gaming focussed X27 monitor and everyday usable E24 options.
The OnePlus monitor E24 is priced at Rs 11,999 which makes it very affordable for daily use. The other one, the OnePlus monitor X27 is priced at Rs 27,999 and is targeted at gaming users.
Both the OnePlus monitors are now up for sale in India from today, 15th February.
Fast and Smooth Gaming with Stunning Clarity: 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response Users can enjoy a fast and smooth gaming experience on the OnePlus Monitor X27 with a 165Hz refresh rate and an incredibly fast 1ms response time, offering ultra-clear images with minimal lags and blurs.
AMD Freesync Premium With AMD Freesync Premium, users can enjoy professional-level gaming with smooth visuals free of screen tearing and jittering and adaptive frame rates that are tailored to each individual game.
Superior Picture Quality: 2K IPS panel with DisplayHDR 400 Users can enjoy their favourite games, stream content, and achieve much more with sharp 2K QHD visual resolution. The OnePlus Monitor X27 also offers an incredible viewing experience with a bright display HDR 400 color offering superior views from all angles on the wide 178° IPS panel.
Vivid 10-bit color and wide color gamut feature The OnePlus Monitor X27 lets users dive into an immersive visual experience with vivid 10-bit color and a wide DCI-P3 95% color gamut that adds life-like colors and details.
TÜV Rheinland Certified Viewing In addition, the OnePlus Monitor X27 provides a healthy viewing experience through hours of work or gaming with TÜV Rheinland certification, offering low blue light and flicker-free visuals.
Premium Design: Sleek and Sturdy Hardware Design OnePlus Monitor X27 packs premium hardware sporting a sturdy metal stand with a delicate metal finish, that adds to its sleek appearance.
Multi-Angle Adjustable Stand With an efficient rotatable viewing angle, the OnePlus Monitor X27 adapts to suit users’ activities with ease. Effective tilt, rotation, and pivot angles for the monitor are -5° to 21°, -20° to 20°, and -90° to 90. Additionally, the monitor’s height is adjustable from 0-130mm.
Signature Burdenless Design by OnePlus The new OnePlus Monitor X27 sports a streamlined three-side bezel-less design, offering a seamless, uninterrupted screen view. It also offers a built-in cable management feature to ensure users’ desks stay clean and organized.
Easy Connectivity: Type-C Connectivity OnePlus Monitor X27 is equipped with a unique type-C port which can charge users’ laptops with up to 65W fast charging and transmit their display feed at the same time. The Type-C port of the OnePlus Monitor X27 supports power delivery of up to 65W over USB PD standard (5V-3A, 9V-3A, 12V-3A,15V-3A,20V-3.25A). Users can also display their phone or tablet screen for easy content sharing. To enjoy the same, users will have to use the Type-C cable included in the box to transmit the display feed with their device and make sure their device supports DisplayPort Alt Mode.
Effortless Multi-tasking with Multiple Modes Users can customize their viewing experience with five different modes, namely the Standard mode, Movie mode, Picture mode, Web mode, and Game mode, that work seamlessly whether users are working, gaming, or web browsing. The Game mode also offers four optimized sub-modes, namely the MOBA mode, FPS mode, RTS mode, and RPG mode offering stunning visuals.
Screen Split Users can enjoy a clutter-free space with no additional monitors required as the dual PbP and PiP split-screen modes will help them multitask effectively. Users can view documents from two different devices side-by-side on the OnePlus Monitor X27 and stream any video from their phone in the top right corner of their monitor screen while they finish up that important document for work.
Buy the OnePlus monitor X27 from OnePlus’s official website: https://fas.st/MSSJz
OnePlus Monitor E24
The OnePlus Monitor E24 offers an incredible visual experience with a Full HD display, featuring 16.7 million life-like colors and a wide 178° IPS panel offering users top-notch imagery at its given price segment.
Users can also view their favourite content with less lag and higher clarity owing to a 75 Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync technology offering dynamic frame rate management. Like the OnePlus Monitor X27, the OnePlus Monitor E24 provides a healthy viewing experience with TUV Rheinland certification, offering low blue light and flicker-free visuals.
The OnePlus Monitor E24 fits beautifully in any home or office with a sleek, minimalist design as slim as 8mm, providing a highly aesthetically pleasing look. It also comes with a sturdy metal stand, thereby ensuring it stays firm on its feet. The product showcases a premium three-side bezel-less design and offers an impressive adjustable stand angle (-5° to 15°) with effective tilt and rotation. Similar to the OnePlus Monitor X27, the OnePlus Monitor E24 also offers a built-in cable management feature, ensuring users’ desks remain clutter-free.
Additionally, similar to the OnePlus Monitor X27, the OnePlus Monitor E24 also offers innovative type-C port connectivity, as well as a customized viewing experience with multiple modes like the OnePlus Monitor X27, facilitating
Intel’s 13th Generation T series CPUs have the lowest power consumption of any processor that uses Intel’s latest Raptor Lake architecture and fits into a desktop socket, with a TDP of 35W. The Intel Core i9-13900T, i7-13700T, i5-13600T, 13500T, 13400T, and i3-13100T from German retailer CaseKing are now available online.
These chips were supposed to be released a month ago, but for unknown reasons, they did not. T series chips, on the other hand, are frequently found in prebuilt mini PCs such as Lenovo’s ThinkCentre M Tiny series.
All models, from the Intel Core i9-13900T to the Core i3-13100T, have the same cache and core count configurations as their vanilla counterparts, but the clock speeds for both the P-Cores and E-Cores have been significantly reduced due to the stricter power requirements. These CPUs will not be among the best for gaming or productivity.
The max turbo frequency of the Intel Core i9-13900T and i7-13700T is 300 MHz lower than the i9-13900 and i7-13700, which have max turbo clocks of 5.3 GHz and 4.9 GHz, respectively.
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Base clocks are reduced by nearly a full GHz on the 13900T and 13700T, respectively, to 1.1GHz and 1.4GHz. The E-cores’ base and boost clocks are 500 to 700 MHz slower on the same i9 and i7 than their vanilla counterparts. The Core i9-13900T, for example, has an E-Core frequency of 0.8 GHz base and 3.9 GHz boost, whereas the i9-13900 has a base of 1.5 GHz and a boost of 4.2 GHz. The i7-13700T has a base frequency of 1 GHz and a boost frequency of 3.6 GHz, whereas the 13700 has a base frequency of 1.5 GHz and a boost frequency of 4.1 GHz.
All chips are priced the same as their non-K counterparts. The Intel Core i9-13900T costs $671, the i9-13700T $469, the i5-13600T $308, the 13500T $283, the 13400T $272, and the i3-13100T $155. All prices include VAT as well as shipping costs and have been converted from Euro to USD.
Manchester United are all set to complete the signing of Gabriele Biancheri on a permanent deal. The youngster is expected to sign a four-year contract with the club, and it is only subject to the approval of FIFA before it is made official.
He has already completed his medical for the transfer, and it is only a matter of formalities now. The attacker will be joining the U-18s once he has moved to Manchester, and will then have the chance to make it to the first team.
Manchester United to sign Gabriele Biancheri from Cardiff
Manchester United are set to complete the signing of young talent 2006-born striker Gabriele Biancheri from Cardiff City 🔴🏴🤝🏻 #MUFC
Understand it’s 4 year pro contract now completed, just waiting for Fifa approval to finalise the deal. pic.twitter.com/ZnslrA9J4C
Chelsea were also interested in signing the player, but he has chosen to sign for United. The Blues have invested a lot of money to sign young players for their long-term project. But, they will have to do without Biancheri who has already made up his mind.
At 5’7″, he isn’t the most physically imposing player on the field, but can provide a big impact in terms of creativity and finesse. He has been described as a skillful forward player, who can play anywhere across the line.
He has scored 17 goals for the development team, and has also been called up to the Under-21s for his remarkable performances. Gabriele Biancheri can represent Italy, England or Wales at the international level, and has represented Wales so far.
With Erik Ten Hag at the helm, he will be given an opportunity if he can impress the manager. But the competition for spots at the club is intense, and it will be a big new challenge for the teenager to take on.
Total passenger car sales in January 2023 increased by 17.3% to 2.98 lakh units from 2.54 lakh units in the corresponding month of the previous year. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, a trade group, reports that sales of two-wheelers increased only modestly, by 3.8%, to 11.8 lakhs.
People are loving to buy cars! But Why?
According to Rajesh Menon, director general of SIAM, sales of passenger vehicles reached record highs in January and for the first time in 10 months, from April to January, they exceeded 3 million units sold. Sales of three-wheelers have picked up during the previous two years, but they have not yet reached pre-Covid levels.
According to SIAM data, the sales of this segment more than doubled in January, with a strong increase seen in sub-segments such as passenger cars and goods carriers and e-rickshaws. According to a press release from SIAM, the total number of vehicles sold in January 2023 was 15.3 lakh, up from 14.2 lakhs.
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) stated that auto sales had not yet reached pre-pandemic levels in its January sales report that was released last week. According to the trade group, auto sales fell by 8% in January 2023 compared to January 2020.
According to Manish Raj Singhania, president of FADA, “although sentiments are slowly improving and are better than they were a year ago, the rural market has yet to fully join the party as cost of ownership has shot up dramatically but disposable income has not improved in the same ratio.” According to the Economic Survey 2022–23, rural earnings will increase at a consistent positive rate as inflation is predicted to moderate, resulting in an increase in real wages. According to FADA’s prognosis, “we are confident that this will have its rub-off impact with a boost in 2-wheeler sales moving forward.”
However, according to FADA, the PV segment increased by 8% from January 2023 to January 2020 when compared to pre-Covid levels. Although this market is being helped by strong demand, excellent bookings, and better supplies, Singhania noted that the entry-level sub-segment is still suffering.
Kendry Paez of Ecuador might be a name you’ll be hearing more of very soon. The teenage midfielder has attracted interest from European giants like Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid recently.
Moreover, there have been rumours that a £14.8 million bid has already been rejected by Independiente del Valle. And the money needed to persuade them to sell will likely be around that mark.
Who is Kendry Paez and why are the big clubs after him?
Chelsea are in the race with Man Utd and Bayer Leverkusen to sign Kendry Paez, 2007-born Ecuadorian talent ⭐️🇪🇨 #transfers
Independiente del Valle’s midfielder, Kendry Paez is highly rated — decision to be made soon.
The 15-year-old plays as a left-footed midfielder and is very highly rated by his club. And by the looks of things, other clubs have already registered their interest in signing him very soon. He has been recently promoted to the first team and is expected to make the squad for the 2023 season of Ecuador’s Serie A.
In 2022, Kendry Paez was named the Player of the Tournament in the Next Generation Trophy. He has also earned a call-up to Ecuador’s under-17 team, and has had three goal contributions in three games so far.
The midfielder has scored 39 goals in 106 games between 2018 and 2022, and has featured across Independiente’s youth teams for the last few years. He fits Chelsea’s transfer philosophy of having the best project by 2030, and could join several prolific young players to have made the switch to SW6 since Todd Boehly’s takeover.
A trusted leaker, kopite7kimi, posted his most recent information on the specs for the desktop GeForce RTX 4060, and they look eerily similar to the laptop variant. The GPU’s numbers appear to be lower than those of its predecessor, the RTX 3060, in several areas. Perhaps most notable is that the RTX 4060 may only have 8GB of VRAM.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 has 12GB of memory, which is oddly more than the RTX 3070’s 8GB.
Furthermore, some recent releases have raised questions about how much video memory high-end future PC games will require. A recent report shows that Hogwarts Legacy consumes at least 10GB of VRAM for most users and up to 14GB with ray tracing enabled. In some cases, the Dead Space remake has issues with graphics cards that are less than 12GB.
If similar issues arise in future releases, low VRAM could become an anchor around some of the most popular new and upcoming GPUs. Although flagship cards like the RTX 4090 receive a lot of attention, Steam charts show that XX50 and XX60-level cards are the most popular due to their affordability.
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The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 will most likely be the most popular Ada Lovelace model. In any case, users of mid-range graphics cards should already be lowering their graphics settings and employing DLSS or FSR to reduce VRAM load.
kopite7kimi’s desktop Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 specs show it has the same CUDA core count, Tensor core count, ray tracing core count, and TDP as the laptop version. It also has the same AD107 GPU as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 laptop. These specifications are lower than those of the desktop RTX 3060, casting doubt on its successor’s performance in some areas.
RCB or Royal Challengers Banglore is we know is one of the most popular team and brand in the world, did you know it is in the top 10 sports brands in the world? Well, as Women’s IPL is here and WPL 2023 has excited lot of us similar to the men’s IPL which has been present over decade now.
Undoubtedly, RCB owns the women team as well and the recent WPL 2023 auction shows the Bangalore giant is serious about winning the debutant league. To make the teams stronger, many IPL teams appoints seasoned coaches and mentors to motivate players.
The tennis legend Sania Mirza is RCB’s new mentor
This is no exception when it comes to RCB even for its women’s team, it has recently declared that Sania Mirza, who recently retired from Tennis, as the team’s mentor for WPL 2023.
The pioneer in Indian sports for women, a youth icon, someone who has played Bold and broken barriers throughout her career, and a champion on and off the field. We are proud to welcome Sania Mirza as the mentor of the RCB women’s cricket team. 🤩#PlayBold@MirzaSaniapic.twitter.com/eMOMU84lsC
As we all know, RCB have always played bold with iconic sporting persons mentoring their sides. RCB had taken an inspirational step by roping in tennis legend and legendary Sania Mirza as the team’s mentor for WPL 2023.
Sania Mirza, winner of 6 Grand Slams, is a perfect fit into RCB Play Bold philosophy. Be it cricket or tennis, athletes are made of the same grain, fiercely competitive, love their sport and face pressure situations in their game. Sania Mirza has done just that for 20 years across her illustrious career of 6 Grand Slams & 43 WTA Titles. Her global stature as one of the leading role models for innumerable women prompted the RCB team management to onboard her to motivate and encourage the women’s team of RCB as Sania is someone whom the players can relate and respond to easily in a team environment.
On the appointment of Sania Mirza as mentor, Rajesh V Menon, Head and Vice President of Royal Challengers Bangalore, said,“We are glad and honoured to welcome Sania Mirza as mentor of the RCB women’s team. She is the perfect role model with her success stemming out of her sheer hard work, passion, and determination, despite many challenges in her playing career. Sania is someone our young generation looks up to and she can motivate, encourage our team as she herself has been an uber competitive player who understands how to overcome challenges and handle pressure at various situations at the highest level of sports. Her stature and gravitas as well as her attitude will inspire and bring the much needed panache to transform the team with a Bold Personality.”
On her new role as RCB women’s team mentor, Sania Mirza, who has been honoured with Padma Bhushan, Arjuna Award and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, said,“It is a pleasure for me to join the RCB women’s team as a mentor. Indian women’s cricket has seen a tectonic shift with the Women’s Premier League, and I am really looking forward to being a part of this revolutionary pitch. RCB and its brand philosophy perfectly resonates with my vision and outlook as that’s how I have approached my playing career and it’s also how I see contributing to sports post my retirement. RCB has been a popular team and much followed team in the IPL over the years. I am immensely happy to see them building a team for the Women’s Premier League as it will push the women’s sports to new heights in the country, open new doors to women cricketers and help make sports the first career choice for young girls and young parents with a girl child.”
The RCB had taken a confident approach in acquiring a team that is a mix of the world’s top and most talented 18 players during the WPL auction on Monday in Mumbai.
Playing bold, RCB had acquired the services of star India batter Smriti Mandhana and added notable international names to their squad such as Australian duo of all-rounder Ellyse Perry and medium pacer Megan Schutt, New Zealand’s captain Sophie Devine, England’s skipper Heather Knight and South African all-rounder Dane Van Niekerk along with India under-19-star Richa Ghosh.
