Know Your Superstar : ft. Ellyse Perry. – Part 1 : The youngster who worked upon her dreams.
Some athletes are more than the numbers they produce and with her cinematic career, she is regarded as one of the biggest influences on the game. One of the world’s most prolific all-rounders, Ellyse Perry has been in terrific form with both the bat and the ball during this season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Her valuable contributions and breathtaking cammeos have guaranteed the Royal Challengers Bangalore a spot in the finals of cricket’s queendom. Arguably the best athlete in Australia, Belinda Clark Award winner Ellyse Perry is one of the greatest players of her generation. With more than a decade of success, Ellyse Perry is still able to retain her prime. The story starts back in Sydney. Born on 3rd of November 1990, Perry was raised in a Sydney suburb of Wahroonga. During her school years, she played a wide range of sports besides cricket and football, which included tennis, athletics, touch football and golf. She became friends with her future Australian teammate, Alyssa Healy at the age of nine, and they played cricket together throughout their childhood. Soon after turning 16, Perry played cricket for New South Wales in an under-19 interstate tournament in January 2007. In the three games she played, the all-rounder scored 74 runs and took three wickets. A month later, she was selected in the Australian youth team for a tour of New Zealand, playing against the hosts’ second XI. She scored 43 runs and took one wicket. Beneath all the glory that Ellyse Perry has achieved today, it’s the hard yards that Ellyse Perry has put over the years. Her first step towards the mega stage of international cricket was when she made her debut for New South Wales’ senior side in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) at the start of the 2007–08 season against South Australia, taking 2/29 from ten overs in a seven-wicket win. Her first WNCL scalp was Karen Rolton, rated the best batter in the world at the time She ended her first season for New South Wales with 66 runs at 13.20 and nine wickets in seven matches. Perry went on to win ten more WNCL championships with New South Wales. Ellyse Perry was fast-tracked into the Australian team for a series in July 2007 against New Zealand, despite having never played a match at senior level. On July 22, 2007, the 16 years – 8 months young girl was handed over her debut cap becoming the youngest cricketer ever representing Australia. Perry showed signs of greatness right from the start of her career. She went on dismissing Maria Fahey. Ellyse Perry was also handy with the bat as she went on scoring 19 off 20 balls. Her efforts went in vain as Australia faced defeat. In her t20 debut for Australia against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Ellyse Perry bagged crucial wickets and ended up with the figures of 4 for 20. Perry late in the innings, with the bat belted 29 runs off 25 deliveries remaining not out. Perry became the youngest-ever Australian Test cricketer, debuting at the age of 17 years and 3 months in the 2007–08 Women’s Ashes test match at the Bradman Oval in Bowral on 15 February 2008. Perry scored 21 from 77 balls before being run out. Over the years, Ellyse Perry has made herself a name in all three cricketing formats for Australia. With her power and panashe, Perry has been delivering the goods time and again for Australia in all the major ICC Cricket tournaments. Ellyse Perry has always been a prominent member of the cricketing fraternity when it comes to ICC Women’s World Cups and ICC Women’s T20 World Cups. With her top notch sporting abilities, it’s not just the game of cricket that Ellyse Perry has conquered. The Australian poster girl has also featured for Australia on the highest stage in the sport of football. Perry, primarily a defender, played her first match for the Australian national soccer team against Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium on 4 August 2007. She was 16 years and 9 months old at the time, having made her international cricket debut less than two weeks earlier, and scored a goal in the second minute of the match. Be it piling up runs and taking wickets in cricket or be it scoring goals in football, Ellyse Perry has always made her name in whatever she has been doing. Perry began playing for the Canberra United football club at the start of 2009 W-League season. Only a few know that Perry is a joint-recipient of the 2009 W-League Young Player of the Year award for her outstanding display of skills in football. She also won three Canberra United awards for the season: the Players’, Supporters’ and overall Club Player of the Year. Due to her scintillating performances in club football, Ellyse Perry got a chance to represent the Matildas (Australian National Football Team) in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup which was held in Germany. Perry got her chance to display her football skills in a group stage game against Norway, making her the first player to appear and represent a nation both in the ICC as well as the FIFA World Cups. Perry was in the starting line-up for the quarter-final against Sweden in which she scored Australia’s only goal in the 3–1 loss. Perry played her last football game in the W-League on 13th December 2015, a week after the launch of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
WPL 2024 : Late RCB Comeback stuns the Mumbai Indians.
In a game that witnessed so many ebbs and flows, it was Smriti Mandana lead Royal Challengers Bangalore who came stronger against Harmanpreet Kaur lead Mumbai Indians to secure a spot in the final of the WPL. RCB’s quick thinking, persistence and the brilliance of a few personalities helped the side knock out the defending champions, Mumbai Indians. After winning the toss, Smriti Mandhana elected to bat first on a slow track. Setting a below par total of 135, RCB had their backs against the wall. The top order batters, Smriti Mandana (10 off 7) & Sophie Devine (10 off 7) had failed to fire. RCB’s top-order was blown away by a disciplined MI bowling attack, reducing them to 24 for 3 inside the four overs of powerplay. It once again was Ellyse Perry (66 off 50) who took charge by manufacturing an innings of importance and helped RCB put a modest total on the board alongside her fellow Australian teammate at RCB, Sophie Molineux (11 off 17). It was Georgia Wareham (18 off 10) who added the finishing touches in the end. Wareham’s last ball six gave RCB the hope of defending the total. Mumbai Indians couldn’t capitalize at the start as they lost their opening pair in the form of Yastika Bhatia (19 off 27) and Hayley Matthews (15 off 14) early on. MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the charge with a solid 33 off 30. It looked like a smooth sail till the time Harmanpreet was in the middle. But RCB’s right arm off spinner, Shreyanka Patil had some other plans. Her 18th over turned the tide with Harmanpreet Kaur’s wicket as Harmanpreet tried to play a big short which ended up straight into the hands of Sophie Devine. The fall of Harmanpreet’s wicket proved to be a turning point in the game. Mumbai Indians lost the momentum in the last 12 balls to which they lost 5 wickets. It seemed to be a nail in the coffin as their batters couldn’t hold on. There was no recovery from the Mumbai side after Harmanpreet’s wicket thus putting the curtains on their dream of clinching back to back WPL titles. RCB snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Due to her brilliance with both the bat and the ball, Ellyse Perry was presented with the Player of the match award. RCB would be taking pride in defending the lowest target ever in the history of WPL. RCB now are all in readiness to play their first WPL final as they have taken up a date with the Meg Lanning lead Delhi Capitals on Sunday 17th of March 2024 at Delhi.
Sports News : Hockey India unveils ground-breaking program to cultivate the next generation of drag-flickers and goalkeepers.
Former national stars will lead the initiative to identify and train young talent across India New Delhi, 15th March 2024: Hockey India, the apex body for the sport in the country, has announced a ground-breaking initiative aimed at investing in the future of Indian hockey through specialized coaching targeting young drag-flickers and goalkeepers across the nation. This strategic decision follows a pivotal meeting convened to discuss the crucial aspects of Goalkeeping & Drag Flicking Coaching at the grassroots level. The meeting saw the participation of eminent former India goalkeepers including Adrian D’Souza, Bharat Chetri, Yogita Bali, Helen Mary, Dipika Murty, Akash Chikte, PT Rao, along with illustrious former India drag-flickers Rupinder Pal Singh, Jugraj Singh, VR Raghunath, and Gurjinder Singh. The esteemed officials of Hockey India, including President Padma Shri Dr. Dilip Tirkey, Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh, Treasurer Mr. Sekar Manoharan, and High-Performance Director Mr. Herman Kruis, also lent their invaluable insights to the deliberations, joining the meeting virtually. The newly unveiled initiative places a paramount emphasis on nurturing talent at the grassroots level, with a focused approach towards identifying and honing gifted players in the pivotal positions of drag-flickers and goalkeepers. By fostering a nurturing environment from an early age, Hockey India aims to fortify the talent pipeline for the nation’s prestigious hockey teams. Key highlights of the program include: Formation of Talent Pool: Hockey India will assemble a dedicated pool of former goalkeepers and drag-flickers. These seasoned athletes will be deployed to premier national academies across India to conduct intensive 3-day training sessions. Identification and Specialized Training: Following the training sessions, the former players will meticulously identify young talents exhibiting exceptional promise. These identified athletes will receive specialized attention and training from Hockey India, tailored to enhance their skills and nurture their potential. Support and Compensation: Recognizing the invaluable contribution of the former players, Hockey India will provide compensation for their time and efforts. Additionally, the organization will extend support to cover any incidental expenses, including accommodation and travel arrangements. Speaking on the initiative, Rupinder Pal Singh said, “This initiative is truly remarkable, providing young talents with invaluable learning opportunities as they glean insights and refine their skills under our guidance. Moreover, it presents a wonderful chance for us to pass down the wisdom accumulated through years of experience, nurturing the next generation of hockey stars and fostering a culture of mentorship and growth.” Also, Helen Mary commented, “This initiative marks a significant step forward in goalkeeper development and for nurturing future drag-flickers. It’s particularly beneficial for aspiring grassroots goalkeepers and players of all genders. The pathway from sub-juniors to juniors and ultimately the national team is now clearer, sparking excitement among coaches to witness the progress of all age groups. This promises to be a promising journey ahead.” Meanwhile, Bharat Chetri also expressed his thoughts on the brilliant move by Hockey India and said, “As a former India goalkeeper, I applaud Hockey India for spearheading this transformative initiative. Investing in grassroots development is pivotal for the long-term success of Indian hockey. By focusing on crucial positions like goalkeeping from the grassroots level, Hockey India is laying a sturdy foundation for our national teams. This program not only nurtures talent but also instills a sense of pride and passion for the sport among youngsters, ensuring a steady supply of skilled players for years to come. I believe this initiative will be instrumental in shaping the future of Indian hockey and elevating our teams to greater heights on the global stage.”
WPL 2024 : ‘I definitely feel lighter after retiring from international cricket,’ says Delhi Capitals’ Captain Meg Lanning.
New Delhi, 15 March 2024: Delhi Capitals’ Captain Meg Lanning poured her heart out during the first episode (Season 4) of the Delhi Capitals Podcast. In a free-wheeling conversation, the former Australian Captain reflected on her life after retiring from international cricket, “It was not an easy decision to make, but I am content with the decision that I’ve made. When you’re the Australian Captain, you get used to being seen in a certain way and it feels like you can’t let your guard down too much. I definitely feel lighter after retiring from international cricket.” Lanning also said that she feels more comfortable around social media after giving up her international cricket duties, “I am a bit more relaxed around social media now. I was fairly guarded when I was playing for Australia. It’s been really cool to come into the Delhi Capitals environment where social media is done a little bit differently. There’s a lot of thought behind the ideas that the social media team comes up with at DC and I’ve tried to embrace some of those ideas.” Speaking about the environment in the Delhi Capitals camp, the skipper said, “Nobody’s more important than anyone else and you can’t tell the difference between who’s playing and not playing. Everyone enjoys spending time with each other and that translates into our performance on the field. The Delhi Capitals is a really well-run franchise.” The legend, who has been part of seven World Cup-winning teams, has also taken some time to visit a few local spots during her time in India, “Cricket has taken me to some amazing places and some places that I wouldn’t have traveled otherwise. The WPL has given me a good opportunity to go out and see some places locally in India. I look for a good cafe most of the time and I found a couple of nice spots in Mumbai and Bengaluru.” Meg Lanning is set to lead the Delhi Capitals in a second consecutive WPL Final on Sunday. The Delhi franchise will take on the winner of the Eliminator match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Final.
IPL 2024 : I’m going to be more intense this year,” says Delhi Capitals’ Head Coach Ricky Ponting ahead of IPL 2024.
Ricky Ponting had his first training session with the team on Thursday. Visakhapatnam, 15 March 2024: As the JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals gear up for the IPL 2024, Head Coach Ricky Ponting took a moment to share his impressions following his first training session with the team on Thursday. “What I saw today was very exciting, very promising. It’s great to be back with the Delhi Capitals family,” Ponting reflected. The Australian legend further added, “It’s just the start. We don’t expect to be practicing at our absolute best right now. We’re not even so much looking forward to the first game yet. We’re getting some volume work done.” Talking about his reunion with the wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, the DC Head Coach said, “We missed him incredibly last year. The whole tournament missed him. Rishabh brings so much energy to the team. He’s got that smile on his face, he’s hitting the ball as good as ever and he tends to lift all of his teammates around him.” When asked about the team’s approach this year, Ponting said, “It’s not a different approach, it’s the same, but I’m going to be more intense with the way that I go about it this year. Every time I come here I talk about wanting to win the IPL and nothing changes there. I’m just going to talk about that a lot more this year.” “I want the guys to be fully engaged and that’s the reason we’re all here. It’s my job to bring success to this team. We’re not talking about just winning enough games to qualify. We’re talking about winning the IPL. Everything we do, every training session we have, every meeting we have, every recovery session we have, every chat that I have with the players is going to be about making them better to give ourselves the best chance of winning,” he concluded. The Delhi Capitals will begin their IPL 2024 campaign against the Punjab Kings on Saturday, 23 Match 2024 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mohali.
Cricket News : Top 5 stars who return at the TATA IPL 2024.
The excitement is unparalleled. The season is just around the corner. Cricket’s highly anticipated extravaganza is all set for its 17th season. The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) begins from March 22nd, 2024. As the stage is set for Cricket’s most thrilling spectacle, let’s have a look at the top 5 stars who return at the TATA IPL 2024. 1. Rishabh Pant.After missing the 2023 season of the TATA IPL, Rishabh Pant now looks as fresh as new to make a strong comeback and entertain the audiences. The man who is known for playing unconventional shorts with the bat is much anticipated by the audiences. Pant had to be sidelined from the Delhi Capitals’ squad after sustaining severe injuries in a horrific car crash accident. Fourteen months later, his return to the Delhi Capitals is going to be a big boost to the lineup. Pant will be a part of Delhi Capitals who are known to have a fiery batting lineup in the form of David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Prithvi Shaw. (IMAGE – DELHI CAPITALS) 2. Jasprit BumrahThe spearhead of the Indian fast bowling cartel is all set to be back in the Blue and Gold of the paltan from Mumbai. Jasprit Bumrah, having missed the previous season due to a back injury, Bumrah would be eyeing to break the opponent’s stumps with his toe crushing yorkers. Wankhade is expected to roar loud as Bumrah would mark his run up. The fast bowler returning to the Mumbai Indians ranks just makes them a stronger outfit. (IMAGE : PINTEREST) 3. Shreyas IyerShreyas Iyer had to opt out of the TATA IPL 2023 due to a back injury. He then also had to undergo a surgery. But as a formidable top / middle order batsman, Iyer had a startling ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Iyer, after having an amazing comeback on the international stage, is now all set to display his skills at the Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming season of the TATA IPL. (IMAGE : PINTEREST) 4. Pat CumminsPat Cummins, this season has already caught people’s attention even before the start of the tournament. The bowling all-rounder found a place in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for a whopping price of INR Rs 20.5 crore. The Australian Captain is geared up to lead the orange army, Sunrisers Hyderabad after his leadership heroics at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Cummins had to pull out of the previous season of the TATA IPL to manage his workload for his commitments towards the international fixtures. He would be handy with the new ball and would also be effective in the death. Cummins last played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022 and now would be looking forward to delivering big for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. (IMAGE : SUNRISERS HYDERABAD) 5. Mitchell StarcThe most anticipated player at the TATA IPL over the years is finally available and fit to play the upcoming season in the world’s most celebrated cricketing league. His raw pace is going to turn heads and there is no doubt that the fast bowling machine from Sydney, Australia will be looking forward to breaking the stumps with his lethal pace and living up to the amount. Not just that, after missing eight seasons, Starc was roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders at a massive amount of INR 24.75 crore. After a fierce bidding at the auction table by Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Titans, it was the Knights who held the bragging rights for having a player of that high stature in the team. Starc last played an IPL game back in 2015 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.(IMAGE : X) The 17th season of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) is commencing from the 22nd of March, 2024, Friday, as the last season’s champions, Chennai Super Kings take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chennai. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye.
P.V Sindhu progressed for the second round at the All England Championship.
Indian premiere Shuttler, P.V Sindhu, ranked 11th in the world, has made her way to the second round of the women’s singles category at the All England Championship 2024. Her first round opponent, Yvonne Li from Germany who is ranked 28th in the world, retired after facing defeat (10-21) in the first game. After a lean 2023, Sindhu is aiming at bouncing back with a successful 2024. With a win in her account against the German, Yvonne Li, P.V Sindhu now has her eyes on ending her international badminton losing streak against the South Korean, An Se Young. The double Olympic Medalist, Sindhu is all set to face the current world number 1, An Se Young from the Republic Of South Korea in the upcoming round of the All England Championship 2024 on Tuesday. The two are supposed to clash at the opening game of Day 3. Sindhu has faced off An Se Young for six times and is yet to open her account with a win against her name when it comes to international badminton. It would be a highly anticipated clash this time as all hopes are on P.V Sindhu to grab her first win against her South Korean nemesis. The only time Sindhu managed to have the upper hand on her South Korean rival was when they locked horns at the Asia Championships in Dubai last year. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye.
THE CAPTAIN TO THE RESCUE. ft. Rohit Sharma. (Cpt. Indian Cricket Team)
“In a selfish society like ours, that man who decides to take a moment to think of someone else’s well being, he’s truly great” – Ravichandran Ashwin on his Indian Cricket team Captain, Rohit Sharma. India’s frontline spin bowling all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin had to leave the team and travel back home amid the third test match played between India and England at Rajkot. Just hours after Ashwin became the second Indian bowler ever to claim 500 wickets in test match cricket, his mother collapsed after a headache and was hospitalized in Chennai. After being unable to reach his parents via a phone call, Ashwin finally got hold of his wife on the phone. Her voice was breaking. She asked Ashwin to go somewhere alone, away from his team-mates and informed him that his mother had collapsed after a severe headache. Ashwin just blanked out. He didn’t remember what he did, but he was crying. He didn’t know what to ask his wife. Ashwin didn’t want anyone to see him cry – it was an instinctive reaction from his side. He just sat alone in the room, not knowing what to do. On one hand, he was aware that he had to go back home, but he also thought of not letting his team-mates down. Ashwin couldn’t strike that balance. He didn’t know what to tell the coach or the captain. He was in the XI, and if he goes home,then the team would be left with only 10 players, giving England the advantage. Ashwin was continuously thinking of his mother. And when was the last time he spoke to her. In his mind, he knew that he had to go back home and see her. The doctors apparently informed that nobody was allowed to meet her. This made him worry a lot more. As Ashwin wasn’t answering his phone his wife must have called Rohit and Dravid to tell them the news. The Indian Cricket Captain, Rohit Sharma walked in, saw him thinking, and asked him to leave for his home right away. Rohit asked him to pack his bags and rush back to his home without wasting his time. In the meantime, Cheteshwar Pujara arranged for a chartered flight for Ashwin. Rohit Sharma also asked Kamlesh Jain, the team physio to accompany Ashwin all the way to Chennai just to make sure he (Ashwin) wasn’t short of anything and had someone alongside him in case of a predicament, despite Kamlesh being just one of the only two physios on the team. Ashwin had asked Kamlesh to stay back, but it was Rohit Sharma who insisted on having Kamlesh alongside. On reaching the airport to board the flight, to his surprise, Ashwin saw Kamlesh and a security guard already waiting for him at the airport. Rohit had asked them to look after Ashwin and help him out in this adverse situation. Not just that, Rohit also kept calling Kamlesh to check in on him and to see how he was doing. Rohit always inquired about Ashwin’s mother’s health and also had strong backing towards his team mate who wasn’t having the best of his time. In a recent interview Ashwin mentioned that it is his ‘good heart’ and empathy that makes Rohit Sharma a successful captain. He also mentioned that his respect towards Rohit grew tremendously after that incident. Captains like Rohit Sharma are once in a generation leaders. Rohit is a leader with an open heart and connects with people easily. There is a fine line between a Captain and a leader and Rohit, in the history books will always be remembered as a fine leader. With an approach characterized by composure and a focus on building a healthy team environment, that fosters confidence both among the seasoned campaigners as well as among the youngsters, Rohit Sharma has always been “The Captain to the rescue” for his team. The Sportz Planet Desk, Atharva Shetye.
Punjab Kings announces Astral Pipes as Associate Partner for the upcoming IPL season.
Mohali, 13 March 2024: Punjab Kings, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise announced Astral Pipes as an Associate Partner for the upcoming season. The ‘Shers’ start their season on March 23, and will take on the Delhi Capitals at the New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur. Established in 1996, Astral Pipes has been one of the country’s leading plastic pipes manufacturers – acknowledged for unbeaten quality and innovative piping solutions. Astral went beyond category codes by launching many industry firsts, like India’s first CPVC pipes, lead-free uPVC pipes for plumbing as well as stream water, just to name a few. Astral Pipes is equipped with production facilities at Santej and Dholka in Gujarat, Hosur in Tamil Nadu, Ghiloth in Rajasthan and Sangli in Maharashtra, Sitarganj in Uttarakhand, Cuttack in Odisha and Guwahati in Assam to manufacture plumbing, drainage, agriculture, automatic fire sprinkler piping systems, industrial piping and electrical conduit pipes with all kinds of necessary fittings. KPH Dream Cricket Limited CEO Satish Menon said, “We are privileged to partner with Astral Pipes in this season of new beginnings. We believe our brand of cricket aligns with the core values of Astral Pipes. We are excited to join hands again with them.” In a statement, Mr. Kairav Engineer, Executive Director, Astral Limited said, “Astral Pipes is delighted to announce its partnership with Punjab Kings, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards embracing the spirited competitiveness of cricket. The core values of Astral Pipes —trust, innovation, and forward-thinking—resonate deeply with Punjab Kings, making this collaboration a natural fit. We believe this association will significantly enhance our local connection, reinforcing our commitment to delivering excellence. We eagerly anticipate a thrilling cricket tournament, confident that it will further our shared goals of excellence and innovation.”
Prime Volleyball League 2024 : Bengaluru Torpedoes’ unbelievable comeback win shock Ahmedabad Defenders.
Chennai, March 12nd, 2024: The Bengaluru Torpedoes’ recorded a massive comeback win over the Ahmedabad Defenders in the Super 5s stage of the of the third season of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai, on Tuesday. Despite going down two sets early on, the Torpedoes won the match 14-16, 7-15, 16-14, 15-9, 15-13. Jishnu was named the Player of the Match. Nandhagopal’s aggressive play from the service line kept the Torpedoes’ defense on their toes. Thomas Heptinstall’s spikes kept the Torpedoes’ attacks going, while Max Senica and Angamuthu kept smashing the ball to keep the scores level. A couple of Torpedoes attacks went wayward, and the Defenders took an early lead. Jishnu’s blocks provided an edge to the Bengaluru defense. But Sethu’s misfiring serves hurt the Torpedoes. Ilya Burau and Shikhar Singh combined together to shackle Bengaluru’s attacks, while Nandha’s super serves kept the momentum Ahmedabad’s way. The unforced errors piled up for the Torpedoes again and Ahmedabad took control. Mujeeb provided such much-needed energy in defense in the third set. Ibin’s fiery spike earned the Torpedoes a super point, opening up doors for a comeback. Sethu found new lease of life in attacks, while libero Midhun’s crucial save rejuvenated Bengaluru’s spirits, pushing the match to the fifth set. Paulo’s impressive set-ups for pipe attacks allowed Jishnu to show his attacking flair, while also freeing up Pankaj. Shikhar made impressive blocks to keep the game swayed in Ahmedabad’s favour, but Jishnu’s monster block on Nandha brought two teams back to neck-and-neck. Sethu’s shots helped Torpedoes steal important points, while Angamuthu’s overhit proved costly, giving Bengaluru a sensational win. Watch the LIVE coverage of RuPay Prime Volleyball League Season 3, 6:30 PM onwards, only on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD (Tamil & Telugu) Image Credits: RuPay Prime Volleyball League.