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India’s Smart TV Shipping Raised 74% YoY in Q2 2022, Pushing OnePlus Up to 3rd Place

Kaushiki Ghosh
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India’s Smart TV Shipping Raised 74% YoY in Q2 2022, Pushing OnePlus Up to 3rd Place

Based on the most current analysis from Counterpoint’s IoT Service, the smart TV Indian market increased 74% YoY in Q2 2022. Smaller smart TVs costing roughly INR 20,000 ($250) have been introduced, and businesses and retailers are offering greater discounts as consumer preference for smart TVs grows.

Brands launched a large number of new products to appeal to various consumers and strengthen their offline presence.

Oneplus ranks 3rd in the List

According to Senior Research Analyst Anshika Jain, when looking at the entire industry, the top five brands accounted for 45% of smart TV sales, with Xiaomi coming in the first place, followed by Samsung with 13% and 12% of the market, respectively.

With a 123% YoY rise in H1 2022, OnePlus moved up to the third place for the first time, thanks to the sustained success of its budget-friendly Y1 series, improved features, and effective marketing initiatives. To give customers devices at reasonable prices, several new brands are also joining the market.

India's Smart TV Shipping Raised 74% YoY in Q2 2022, Pushing OnePlus Up to 3rd Place
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The penetration of smart TVs in the nation reached 90% in Q2 2022, which is the greatest level ever recorded. Due to the impending holiday season and ongoing demand growth, it is anticipated that this number will increase further with a 21% YoY shipping growth in 2022.

Word from Akash Jatwala

Regarding the pricing range, Jatwala stated that brands preferred to launch more goods in this price range to meet customer demand, which resulted in a growth in the contribution of the budget- and mid-segment smart TVs in the INR 30,000 ($380) category from 60.2% in Q2 2021 to 68.7% in Q2 2022. New models in this price range have been introduced with enhanced features like 4K resolution, Dolby Audio compatibility, and a larger screen size of 43″.

Furthermore, he added that consumers are changing their preferences for other goods as a result of the increase in inflation. In light of this, the majority of the new product introductions in Q2 2022 fell under the 32″ screen size and INR 20,000 ($250) price range. Shipments of devices with 32″ screens increased 94% year over year and accounted for 47% of all shipments during the quarter.

Regarding the pricing range, Jatwala stated that brands preferred to launch more goods in this price range to meet customer demand, which resulted in a growth in the contribution of the budget- and mid-segment smart TVs in the INR 30,000 ($380) category from 60.2% in Q2 2021 to 68.7% in Q2 2022. New models in this price range have been introduced with enhanced features like 4K resolution, Dolby Audio compatibility, and a larger screen size of 43″.

India's Smart TV Shipping Raised 74% YoY in Q2 2022, Pushing OnePlus Up to 3rd Place
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Indian Market and Smart TV

India now has the highest rate of smart TV adoption ever thanks to the growth of online sales channels, a shift in consumer preferences toward better screen resolution and sound systems, growth in OTT use, and the popularity of online gaming.

With a 13% market share in Q2 2022, Xiaomi maintained its dominance in the smart TV market. Xiaomi introduced an OLED TV and the Mi TV 5A series throughout the quarter. The main volume generators for Xiaomi were the Mi 4A series, Mi 5A series, and Redmi Smart TV series.

With a 12% market share for smart TVs in Q2 2022, Samsung placed second. Even during the quarter, Samsung unveiled its more modern Crystal series and QLED TVs. The T4000 and T5000 series vehicles dominated the market.

With an 8% share of the shipments of smart TVs in Q2 2022, OnePlus took third place. The Y1 series served as the brand’s volume driver and received positive consumer feedback. OnePlus broadened the range of its product portfolio throughout the quarter by launching the Y1S Pro series. Additionally, OnePlus hosted the OnePlus Community sale, offering various financing plans and discounts.

India's Smart TV Shipping Raised 74% YoY in Q2 2022, Pushing OnePlus Up to 3rd Place
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LG held a 7.5% market share for smart TVs in Q2 2022. Throughout the quarter, LG unveiled a couple of 32″ mid-segment devices in addition to upgraded versions of its OLED portfolio. In Q2 2022, TCL smart TV shipments increased by more than double year over year.

The S5200 range of devices represented the majority of its volume. During the quarter, TCL unveiled several innovative smart TVs, including Mini-LED TVs. During the quarter, TCL ran a TV Upgrade sale where it gave customers discounts on numerous models.

Online channels contributed 31% of all purchases during the period. Major online retailers like Flipkart, Amazon, and Croma grew their market share during the quarter by running multiple campaigns that included discounts and no-cost EMIs.

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Call of Duty Mobile Season 8: Everything you need to about the launch date and other details

Kaushiki Ghosh
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Call of Duty Mobile Season 8: Everything you need to about the launch date and other details

Call of Duty Mobile’s Season 8: Train to Nowhere, which includes an undercover agent theme and a temporary espionage event, has been revealed by Activision. A new battle pass, weapon, perk, operator skins, and other items will be available this season.

Call of Duty Mobile Season 8: 

Launch Date and Time

Season 8: Train to Nowhere shall launch on September 7 at 5 PM Pacific Time, 8 PM Eastern Time, and 1 AM British Summer Time.

About the Season Battle Pass

Players can level through a brand-new 50-tier combat pass in Season 8. A new weapon, weapon blueprints, calling cards, CoD Points, and other items are among the free and premium incentives included in the pass. Adler, Misty, and Seraph will each have new operator skins available in the premium tiers, along with other cosmetic items.

Call of Duty Mobile Season 8: Everything you need to about the launch date and other details
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New Spy-Themed Event

Season 8’s spy-themed occasion is called Operation: Spy Hunt. By participating in multiplayer and battle royale, players will gather hints, which they will utilize to eavesdrop on enemy intelligence. Receiving the intelligence will net you cosmetic benefits.

The Operation: Spy Hunt event will also include a unique mission for the battle royale mode. In their battle royale contests, players will have to defeat a certain type of foe. The player will receive more hints if they complete the particular challenge. To gain a unique tracking skill that will momentarily ping the target’s location on the map, players must eliminate and aid their targeted opponent during the game.

New Weapons and Items

The ZRG 20mm sniper rifle is introduced in Season 8: Train to Nowhere and unlocked at tier 21 of the free pass. A bolt-action sniper rifle with a slow rate of fire and high bullet velocity is the ZRG 20mm.

Call of Duty Mobile Season 8: Everything you need to about the launch date and other details
credits – gamespot.com

The new Igniter battle royale class, which is unlocked at Tier 14, enables players to set up flaming tar traps that burn sluggish adversaries who enter the ring of fire. The user can escape or defend a place against their adversaries by using the traps to barricade access to key spots. The user can increase their resistance to fire and explosive damage by using the Igniter class.

New Maps and Perks

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Express map is getting its Call of Duty Mobile premiere, fitting with the title of the season. A high-speed rail train station in Los Angeles, California is the setting for the map Express.

Call of Duty Mobile Season 8: Everything you need to about the launch date and other details
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Spycraft is the new feature for Call of Duty Mobile’s spy theme. Players can hack enemy land-based objects in Spycraft to seize control of them for their purposes. The ability to hack tools like the prize system, trip mine, SAM turret, sentry gun, transform shield and munitions box is a perk that can be unlocked through a seasonal challenge.

In contrast to Season 8 of Call of Duty Mobile, Season 5: Last Stand of Warzone and Vanguard is the current season of content for those games. Two new weapons and the addition of an operator skin for Raul Menendez, the enduring foe from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, are among the highlights of the Last Stand battle pass.

Read: Here’s what we can expect for the Tokyo Game Show Event announced by Xbox

Nottingham Forest’s 21 signing summer window: Can they now stay up in the Premier League?

Arsh Das
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Nottingham Forest’s 21 signing summer window: Can they now stay up in the Premier League?

Nottingham Forest smashed the record for the most transfers in a single window by a Premier League club, signing 21 players in the summer of 2022. Scottish sides Dundee (summer of 2000) and Livingston (2001) held the previous record, with 19 incomings.

Club owner Evangelos Marinakis has backed Steve Cooper to the greatest extent possible. The manager now has a brand new squad to work with, as reinforcements have arrived in every position. 

Nottingham Forest’s record breaking summer: Will it help them become top-flight regulars? 

The likes of James Garner, Philip Zinckernagel, Max Lowe, Keinan Davis, Brice Samba and Djed Spence all returned to their parent clubs after their loan spells expired. Over 20 players left the club at the end of the season, after winning promotion to the top flight. 

As a result, the massive incoming list was necessary for the playoff winners to have a competitive squad. 

Here is the list of Nottingham Forest signings: 

Goalkeepers

Dean Henderson

Wayne Hennessey

Defenders 

Renan Lodi

Willy Boly

Neco Williams 

Harry Toffolo

Loic Bade

Cheikhou Kouyaté

Omar Richards

Giulian Biancone

Moussa Niakhaté

Midfielders 

Orel Mangala 

Morgan Gibbs-White 

Jesse Lingard 

Remo Freuler

Lewis O’Brien

Brandon Aguilera

Attackers 

Emmanuel Dennis

Taiwo Awoniyi

Hwang Ui-jo

Josh Bowler

It is important to note, though, that some of these players have also been loaned out and won’t be a part of the squad for the season. The issue now becomes the integration of all these players into the fold, and having a cohesive dressing room which can lead to results on the pitch. 

Steve Cooper proved his worth when he won the play-offs last season. And now, he has a bigger challenge in front of him in the Premier League. 

Xbox and IHOP partner together For Gaming rewards

Pavan Gunagi
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Xbox and IHOP partner together For Gaming rewards

For those who enjoy both gaming and pancakes, Xbox has announced an interesting new relationship. To provide new Xbox redeem rewards and game offers, limited-time menu items inspired by Xbox, and more, Microsoft’s gaming division teamed up with IHOP (International House of Pancakes). You must be a subscriber to both IHOP’s International Bank of Pancakes and Xbox to take advantage of the new rewards program.

Xbox
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Keeping the Xbox prizes in mind, players will likely be happy to learn that they can exchange their pancake-eating-related rewards for some tasty Microsoft delights. For 10 PanCoins, you can sign up for a one-month trial of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which gives you access to a large selection of games that can be played on PC, Xbox, and streaming devices (e.g., phones, tablets, lower-power PCs and laptops, TVs).

You will also have access to benefits and discounts, and new games, including newly released titles, are constantly added. The Forza Horizon 5 Premium Add-Ons Bundle (40 PanCoins) and complete game download vouchers for Grounded are some other gaming options (40 PanCoins).

Three new Xbox recipes have been developed for the food on the menu: Party Animals, Grounded, and the Forza Family Feast, which includes enough pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausages, and hash browns for four people. 

Through October 31st, participating IHOP restaurants around the country will offer these menu updates. There will be a pop-up restaurant event in the IHOP at Bellevue Marketplace if you reside in the Seattle region. On September 13, head over to the recently renovated IHOP, where you can get an Xbox controller for your booth and play Xbox Game Pass while you eat.

Xbox
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IHOP syrup caddies with an Xbox twist will be made available thanks to the relationship between Xbox and IHOP. Xbox Wireless Controllers in a striking blue color will be included in the caddies. Through IHOP’s social media outlets, further details regarding this campaign and your chances of winning will soon be made available.

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU Cinebench R23 Benchmark Leaked Online

Nivedita Bangari
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU Cinebench R23 Benchmark Leaked Online

In the Cinebench R23 benchmark, AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core CPU’s most recent benchmark results have been revealed. The same user posted updated findings that are now being cooled by a 360mm AIO liquid cooler. The CPU still operates at its default all-core boost frequency of 5.0 GHz, but it achieves a much higher multi-threaded score of 36256 points.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is the top-tier Zen 4 CPU and costs $699 US. It competes with Intel’s 12th Gen Core i9-12900K and the soon-to-be-released 13th Gen Core i9-13900K. (via Harukaze5719).

AMD
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The leaker claims that the CPU is a close-to-retail processor with a base speed of 4.5 GHz, a boost clock of 5.7 GHz, and an all-core boost frequency of 5.0 GHz. On the 16 GB of DDR5-5600 memory installed in the Gigabyte AORUS X670E Xtreme motherboard, the chip was operating at default speeds and a default voltage of 1.48V. According to the user, the board will cost about 4999 Yuan, or about $700 USD. Let’s first discuss the parameters before moving on to the performance.

According to reports, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has a score of around 19800 while the Ryzen 5 7600X has a score of about 15100.

In comparison to its predecessor, the Ryzen 5 7600X is 34% quicker, however it is slower than the i5-12600K. While also being slightly slower than the Core i7-12700K, the Ryzen 7 7700X is about 29% faster than its predecessor.

We can’t say for sure if the chip was affected by thermal throttling because that seems to be the case with many samples because the performance was assessed using an air-cooler. With that said, we can also evaluate the Ryzen 9 7950X’s performance in comparison to the Core i9-13900K, the top-of-the-line Raptor Lake processor. The AMD Zen 4 CPU appears to be about 4% slower in single-core performance and 10% slower in multi-core performance. That’s a significant gap in multi-core performance, but we also need to consider the Raptor Lake CPU’s much larger 250–350W TDP.

AMD
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The leaker further claims that water cooling is required for the chip to reach an all-core frequency of 5.0 GHz. Although the temperature with water cooling doesn’t go above 100C, it also isn’t stable inside Cinebench R23. There appears to be a major problem with this specific leak because AMD publicly displayed a +48% / +41% Multi-threaded boost in Cinebench R23 vs the 5950X and 12900K in their own presentation.

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Serena Williams calls curtains on legendary career at 2022 US Open

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Serena Williams calls curtains on legendary career at 2022 US Open

Serena Williams has exited the 2022 US Open, and has called curtains on her 27-year long career. The American won 23 Grand Slam titles, and leaves the court as one of the greatest of all-time. 

In her final game, Williams lost against Ajla Tomljanovic by a scoreline of 5-7, 7-6, 1-6. Over 72,000 fans filled the stadium to see the icon play in the US Open, and eventually, the last game of her legendary career. 

Serena Williams plays out final game of her career in the US Open 

“I wouldn’t be Serena if there wasn’t Venus. So thank you, Venus. She is the only reason Serena Williams ever existed. It all started with my parents, they deserve everything. I am so grateful to them. These are happy tears, I guess,” Serena Williams said.

Asked by an on-court interviewer whether there was any possibility she might yet extend her career, she replied: “I don’t think so, but you never know.”

“It’s been a fun ride,” she said. “It’s been the most incredible ride and journey I’ve ever been on, I mean, in my life.

“I’m just so grateful to every single person that’s ever said, ‘Go, Serena,’ in their life. I’m just so grateful. You got me here.” 

Williams, 40, had to fight a strong battle with physical and mental fatigue, but came up short. An emotional display followed a charged game in front of a packed audience, as Tomljanovic picked up the win. 

Apple: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8 and much more expected on September 7th Apple Event

Nivedita Bangari
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Apple: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8 and much more expected on September 7th Apple Event

On Wednesday, September 7, Apple’s annual fall event focused on the iPhone is scheduled to start. Unlike last year, there will be an in-person component with media invited to test our new smartphones.

The 5.4-inch iPhone small is being cancelled owing to weak sales, which is the largest change to the iPhone 14. There are still four iPhones coming this year, but the iPhone 13 small will be the final model to come in the 5.4-inch size.

We can anticipate seeing the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, the 6.7-inch “iPhone 14 Plus” or “iPhone 14 Max,” the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max as Apple is replacing the 5.4-inch iPhone with a larger 6.7-inch model. The 6.7-inch regular iPhone under development was widely believed to be dubbed the iPhone 14 Max, following the Pro Max naming pattern, but recent speculations suggest that it may really be called the iPhone 14 Plus.

The regular iPhone 14 models will essentially appear the same as the iPhone 13 models, with the most of the changes reserved for the more expensive Pro models, aside from the difference in size. There won’t be any visual modifications, the Face ID notch will remain, and ProMotion technology isn’t anticipated to be included in the iPhone 14 models.

Apple
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According Apple rumours, the iPhone 14 and 14 Max won’t even get a new A-series processor; instead, they’ll stick with the A15 seen in the iPhone 13 models. Although there are a few new features coming, the iPhone 14 models are more of an iPhone 13S upgrade.

The iPhone 14 models will sport an enhanced front-facing camera with a larger f/1.9 aperture and autofocus capabilities, as well as the upgraded Ultra Wide camera that was added to the iPhone 13 models last year.

The Pro line is receiving a considerably more significant update than the basic iPhone 14 models, which will only see minor tweaks. The 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screen sizes won’t change, but Apple may do away with the notch. Apple will utilise a pill-shaped cutout and a hole-punch cutout in place of the notch, and both will house the front-facing camera and the TrueDepth technology required for Face ID.

Apple
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Apple intends to use software to integrate these two separate cutouts into a single extended pill-shaped notch.

The long-awaited Always-On Display feature, which is anticipated to behave similarly to the Apple Watch always-on display, will be made possible by the speculated inclusion of a 1Hz to 120Hz ProMotion display in the iPhone 14 Pro versions.

Similar to the standard iPhone 14, the front-facing camera will have a larger f/1.9 aperture and focusing capabilities. One of the greatest camera enhancements we’ve seen on the iPhone line in years will be made possible by a new 48-megapixel Wide lens with a 21 percent bigger sensor that permits higher-resolution photos and 8K video recording.

The iPhone 14 Pro models might start at a higher price because of all the enhancements; Apple may decide to raise pricing by about $100. The iPhone 14 Pro would start at $1,099 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at $1,199 if that were to occur, but no exact pricing information is known at this time.

It is anticipated that there won’t be any significant visual changes between the Apple Watch Series 8 and Series 7. Apple will continue to provide devices in the 41mm and 45mm sizes, and the S8 chip inside is anticipated to perform similarly to the S7.

Apple
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The Apple Watch Series 8 is not likely to provide a particular temperature reading, only track variations over time because taking a core body temperature reading is more accurate than taking a reading from the skin.

The Apple Watch Series 8 may include fall detection and car crash detection as features. An increase in gravitational force would be picked up by the accelerometer, which would subsequently, if necessary, alert the emergency services.

Apple intends to release a more expensive “Apple Watch Pro” with the Apple Watch Series 8 models, albeit it may go by a different moniker. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new design of the Apple Watch “pro” is “an development of the current rectangular shape.”

Apple
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It will be bigger than the existing 45mm Apple Watch Series 7 and have a screen that measures two inches diagonally instead of the 45mm Apple Watch’s 1.9-inch diagonal screen size. The display will have a resolution of 410 x 502, and the increased screen real estate might be used to show more health metrics.

The Apple Watch Pro isn’t simply a more expensive model of the Apple Watch; it’s also more durable and designed for people who require additional protection for extreme sports and other strenuous activities. It will have a shatter-resistant display and be composed of a titanium alloy that is better equipped to withstand misuse.

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“I will be at the stadium watching the match”- Sourav Ganguly on Legends League Cricket benefit match 

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“I will be at the stadium watching the match”- Sourav Ganguly on Legends League Cricket benefit match 

New Delhi, September 3, 2022: Former India Skipper and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly have expressed his inability to actively participate as a cricketer for the Legends League Cricket Benefit Match however he will be extending all his support while Indian Maharajas face World XI clash on September 16 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

In a letter addressed to the League, Sourav wished his cricketing colleagues all the best for the benefit match and the league, “I would like to convey my best wishes for your Legends League initiative. It’s a wonderful idea of bringing retired cricketers back on the cricket field and engaging with fans across generations. I am thankful to you for offering me an opportunity to play in the one-off Legends League game at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on September 16, 2022.”

He further added, “However due to my professional commitments and continuous work with cricket administration, I will not be able to take part in this game. I am sure the fans are eagerly looking forward to this league and there will be large crowds at the stadium. The league is bringing together the stalwarts of the game and I am sure there will be exciting cricket on display. I will be there at the Eden Gardens Stadium watching the match.”

With this benefit match, the league aims to celebrate the 75th Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and the entire proceeds of the match will be donated to Kapil Dev’s Khushii Foundation; for supporting girl child and their education.

“We respect Sourav’s decision and Legends League Cricket is here to celebrate the greatness of these cricketing greats in the best possible manner. And we are glad that Sourav even if he is not playing, will be an intrinsic part of this benefit match with his presence to cheer the Legends when they take the field for the cause on September 16, 2022,” said Raman Raheja, CEO and Co-Founder of Legends League Cricket.

Cricketing greats from 10 nations will be part of this special benefit match between India Maharajas and World Giants to raise funds for the noble cause.

Chelsea break summer spending record with £254 million on new players

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Chelsea break summer spending record with £254 million on new players

The summer transfer window is now in the history books, and Chelsea have broken the record for the most money spent of any team in Premier League history. The West London side spent a total of £254 million on their signings, and recuperated £44.37 million in permanent sales. 

In the first transfer window under the new ownership, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have gone all-out to acquire Thomas Tuchel’s transfer targets. They were behind in terms of their plans for the summer due to the takeover, and had to spend more to make up for the delay. 

Chelsea break transfer spend record in 2022 

“We can discuss endlessly if we overspent or if it’s too much money for the players but the players that we got are very, very good players and very good personalities. Everything was needed to rebuild the group and inspire the group and I think we did excellent, excellent signings,” Thomas Tuchel said about the massive spending. 

“It does not help if we talk about the prices too much because we’ll always find people and it’s maybe hard to argue when they say it’s way too much money – okay. This is how the market was for us. Maybe we were not in the perfect position to find always the right timing and the right price. But this was nobody’s fault, this was because of the situation, but the players we got fit perfectly and I’m very happy to work with this group now.” 

Raheem Sterling became the first signing for the club under the new ownership, joining for £45 million. Kalidou Koulibaly, who has been linked with Chelsea for years, was next. He joined for a fee worth £35 million. 

Wesley Fofana is the most expensive arrival for the club with a price tag of £75 million. Marc Cucurella became the most expensive left-back in the Premier League, with a £63 million move. 

Chelsea also spent a considerable amount on young players, with Gabriel Slolina, Carney Chukuemeka, Cesare Casadei and Omari Hutchinson joining the club as part of their future project. 

On deadline day, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Denis Zakaria joined the club to complete the line-up. And now that Tuchel has the players he wants, he needs to focus on getting the results in the pitch with a competitive season ahead. 

Odisha Juggernauts thrash Gujarat Giants to enter Ultimate Kho Kho final; Telugu Yoddhas eliminate Chennai Quick Guns

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Odisha Juggernauts thrash Gujarat Giants to enter Ultimate Kho Kho final; Telugu Yoddhas eliminate Chennai Quick Guns

Pune, September 2, 2022: Odisha Juggernauts registered a comprehensive 57-43 victory against Gujarat Giants to storm into the final while Telugu Yoddhas knocked out Chennai Quick Guns by 61-43 in the inaugural edition of Ultimate Kho Kho at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge, Pune, Maharashtra on Friday.

Suraj Lande contributed in Odisha Juggernauts’ win by scoring 13 points, dismissing five players, along with Dilip Khandavi, who brilliantly defended for 3.48 minutes in the final turn.  

Odisha Juggernauts thrash Gujarat Giants to enter Ultimate Kho Kho final; Telugu Yoddhas eliminate Chennai Quick Guns
Odisha Juggernauts celebrate during a qualier 1 match against Gujarat Giants of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 1 in Pune on Friday, September 2, 2022

Abhinandhan Patil scored 10 points for Gujarat Giants.

Despite a 14-point loss, Gujarat Giants still have a chance to seal their berth in the final as they will play the winner of the eliminator match, Telugu Yoddhas in qualifier 2 on Saturday.

Odisha Juggernauts and the winner of qualifier 2 will fight for the title in the final, scheduled on Sunday.  

Odisha Juggernauts thrash Gujarat Giants to enter Ultimate Kho Kho final; Telugu Yoddhas eliminate Chennai Quick Guns
Chennai Quick Guns’ wazir Madan captures Adarsh Mohite of Telugu Yoddhas during Ultimate Kho Kho Season 1 eliminator match in Pune on Friday, September 2, 2022

In an intense battle between the Top-2 teams of the league, Odisha Juggernauts began the game aggressively by claiming 23 points in the first turn. They played equally well when they switched to defence and allowed only 18 points to Gujarat Giants.

Milind Chavarekar and Avinash Desai remained unbeaten for 2.38 minutes to secure two bonus points as Odisha Juggernauts continued to lead with 27-18 at the end of the first innings.

Odisha Juggernauts thrash Gujarat Giants to enter Ultimate Kho Kho final; Telugu Yoddhas eliminate Chennai Quick Guns
Milind Chavarekar of Odisha Juggernauts during a qualier 1 match of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 1 in Pune on Friday, September 2, 2022

Odisha Juggernauts added 24 more points to their tally in the third turn, thanks to two sky-dive dismissals each from Lande and Aditya Kudale, earning 12 points.

Already in the lead, Odisha Juggernauts held their nerves in the crucial final seven minutes. Khandavi kept the Gujarat Giants at bay during his sensational defence of 3.48 minutes, adding six bonus points for Odisha Juggernauts before they clinched the match comfortably and marched into the final.  

Odisha Juggernauts thrash Gujarat Giants to enter Ultimate Kho Kho final; Telugu Yoddhas eliminate Chennai Quick Guns
Odisha Juggernauts’ Mahesha P chases Aniket Pote of Gujarat Giants during a qualier 1 match of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 1 in Pune on Friday, September 2, 2022

Earlier, Skipper Pratik Waikar’s brilliant performance helped Telugu Yoddhas knockout Chennai Quick Guns with a convincing 61-43 victory in the eliminator match.

Leading from the front, Waikar exhibited a skilful defence of 6.43 minutes, including 3.44 minutes of the first innings. Adarsh Mohit, on the other hand, supported him well by scoring 16 points in the attack as he dismissed six players, four of them on dives.  

Odisha Juggernauts thrash Gujarat Giants to enter Ultimate Kho Kho final; Telugu Yoddhas eliminate Chennai Quick Guns
Odisha Juggernauts’ Mahesha P chases Aniket Pote of Gujarat Giants during a qualier 1 match of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 1 in Pune on Friday, September 2, 2022

Amit Patil, with defence of 3.59 minutes, and Madan (8 points) performed well for Chennai Quick Guns but couldn’t save their side from an 18-point defeat.

Ultimate Kho Kho is promoted by Amit Burman in collaboration with the Kho Kho Federation of India.

With a massive prize pool of INR 2 crore up for grabs, the title winners will get INR 1 crore along with the coveted trophy whereas second and third-placed teams will take home INR 50 lakh and INR 30 lakh respectively.

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