Boxer Vijender backs poker as game of skill

New Delhi, August 22 

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India’s star boxer Vijender Singh had some good words to say about poker which is gradually gaining popularity, saying the game is also about skill.

The game of poker is slowly finding acceptance in the country as a game of skill rather than a game of chance. The Olympic medallist boxer had been signed up as brand ambassador of PokerBaazi.

“Poker is an interesting and gripping game,” said the pro boxer. “As a mind game, poker players have to invest a lot of their time in deepening their understanding of the game. Furthermore, the outcome of the game is also determined by the ability of poker players to pre-empt the moves of their opponents and come up with the right strategy while the game is on.”  

Vijender is not alone in giving poker validation. Champion Viswanathan Anand had also supported the game.

With the emergence of online poker platforms like PokerBaazi, Indian poker enthusiasts have found a way to indulge in the action-packed game. — PTI 

LWCC win in super over    

Chandigarh: Livewire Coaching Centre (LWCC) beat Junior Livewire Coaching Centre in the super-over in the ongoing Salute Indian Army T20 Cup here on Wednesday. Batting first, the Junior boys scored 77/6 after the match was reduced to 12 overs a side due to rain. Pankaj hit a brisk 31, while Dhananjay chipped in with 15 runs. For the bowling side, Harvinder Singh and Aarush claimed two wickets each. Needing 78 runs for victory, LWCC were all out for 77 runs in 11.5 overs forcing the match into a super over. Harvinder was the top scorer for the side with 39, while Dhananjay, Shubham and Pankaj claimed two wickets each the Junior side. In the super over, LWCC made 12 runs, while Junior boys could only manage eight runs. — TNS