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2025 NFL Redraft: How the Top 10 Picks Would Change One Year Later | Deadspin.com  Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) stands on the sidelines with his right arm in a sling during the third quarter after a shoulder injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images   First-time GM Mike Borgonzi confessed last spring that his mind was made up months before the Tennessee Titans turned in a card with Cam Ward’s name on it as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.But how many teams behind him feel the same way about the pick they made in the top 10 last April?Let’s investigate how 11 and a half months might have impacted hindsight in the ’25 draft. Here’s what the top 10 might look like if a re-do was possible.Tennessee Titans Cam Ward, QB, MiamiWard learned — and felt — about the pressure of being the true center of a long-term rebuild. He has the most upside of any of the quarterbacks from his draft class due to a flexible arm and great athleticism.Jacksonville Jaguars: Armand Membou, OT, MissouriA costly trade put the Jaguars in this spot instead of the Browns. Jacksonville swung from the fences and Heisman winner Travis Hunter served up an incomplete grade as a rookie. He ended the season on IR and never fully settled at wide receiver or cornerback. The Jaguars succeeded despite an offensive line that would’ve been far better with Membou in front of Trevor Lawrence, who found plenty of capable hands to throw to sans Hunter.3. New York Giants: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images   Abdul Carter’s undeniable ceiling is greatness. His maturity, physically and emotionally, was a negative last season. Bringing in McMillan would mean Jaxson Dart would get another trusted wide receiver. A pairing with Malik Nabers would be dynamic given their skills in contested-catch situations.New England Patriots: Kelvin Banks, OT, TexasWill Campbell didn’t end the season on a high note. Banks was comparable most of the year but by the end of the season, Banks was clearly closer to being a foundational pass blocker.Cleveland Browns: Mason Graham, DT, MichiganGraham was hell on wheels for interior linemen to account for as Myles Garrett stormed the pocket off the edge. He can create interior pressure and wasn’t easy to block one-on-one as a rookie.Las Vegas Raiders: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State  Oct 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) reacts after a play against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images   Ashton Jeanty was a non-factor because the Raiders were always playing catchup and trying to do so with a suspect offensive line and shaky quarterback. Carter would have filled a traditional foundational need and provided some help in pass rush to benefit Maxx Crosby and a shaky secondary.New York Jets: Will Campbell, OT, LSUMembou was a big hit, but he’s off the board in this exercise. Campbell was solid before tapering off near the end of the season but might’ve been better on the right side for the Jets.Carolina Panthers: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLAThe Defensive Rookie of the Year talent at the LB position would have been a big hit with GM Dan Morgan, who was a similar type of player in his prime with Carolina.9. New Orleans Saints: Nick Emmanwori, S, South CarolinaThroughly thrilled with Banks as a rookie, if he was gone, the Saints might’ve looked at skill position talent. Or someone like Emmanwori to deploy in a defensive chess piece role. He lived in the box for the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, MichiganWhat’s not to love? Loveland over Tyler Warren was one of the draft’s surprises in the top half of the first round. Warren did just fine with the Colts but Loveland was better.   #NFL #Redraft #Top #Picks #Change #Year #Deadspin.com

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2025 NFL Redraft: How the Top 10 Picks Would Change One Year Later | Deadspin.com  Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) stands on the sidelines with his right arm in a sling during the third quarter after a shoulder injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images   First-time GM Mike Borgonzi confessed last spring that his mind was made up months before the Tennessee Titans turned in a card with Cam Ward’s name on it as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.But how many teams behind him feel the same way about the pick they made in the top 10 last April?Let’s investigate how 11 and a half months might have impacted hindsight in the ’25 draft. Here’s what the top 10 might look like if a re-do was possible.Tennessee Titans Cam Ward, QB, MiamiWard learned — and felt — about the pressure of being the true center of a long-term rebuild. He has the most upside of any of the quarterbacks from his draft class due to a flexible arm and great athleticism.Jacksonville Jaguars: Armand Membou, OT, MissouriA costly trade put the Jaguars in this spot instead of the Browns. Jacksonville swung from the fences and Heisman winner Travis Hunter served up an incomplete grade as a rookie. He ended the season on IR and never fully settled at wide receiver or cornerback. The Jaguars succeeded despite an offensive line that would’ve been far better with Membou in front of Trevor Lawrence, who found plenty of capable hands to throw to sans Hunter.3. New York Giants: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images   Abdul Carter’s undeniable ceiling is greatness. His maturity, physically and emotionally, was a negative last season. Bringing in McMillan would mean Jaxson Dart would get another trusted wide receiver. A pairing with Malik Nabers would be dynamic given their skills in contested-catch situations.New England Patriots: Kelvin Banks, OT, TexasWill Campbell didn’t end the season on a high note. Banks was comparable most of the year but by the end of the season, Banks was clearly closer to being a foundational pass blocker.Cleveland Browns: Mason Graham, DT, MichiganGraham was hell on wheels for interior linemen to account for as Myles Garrett stormed the pocket off the edge. He can create interior pressure and wasn’t easy to block one-on-one as a rookie.Las Vegas Raiders: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State  Oct 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) reacts after a play against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images   Ashton Jeanty was a non-factor because the Raiders were always playing catchup and trying to do so with a suspect offensive line and shaky quarterback. Carter would have filled a traditional foundational need and provided some help in pass rush to benefit Maxx Crosby and a shaky secondary.New York Jets: Will Campbell, OT, LSUMembou was a big hit, but he’s off the board in this exercise. Campbell was solid before tapering off near the end of the season but might’ve been better on the right side for the Jets.Carolina Panthers: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLAThe Defensive Rookie of the Year talent at the LB position would have been a big hit with GM Dan Morgan, who was a similar type of player in his prime with Carolina.9. New Orleans Saints: Nick Emmanwori, S, South CarolinaThroughly thrilled with Banks as a rookie, if he was gone, the Saints might’ve looked at skill position talent. Or someone like Emmanwori to deploy in a defensive chess piece role. He lived in the box for the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, MichiganWhat’s not to love? Loveland over Tyler Warren was one of the draft’s surprises in the top half of the first round. Warren did just fine with the Colts but Loveland was better.   #NFL #Redraft #Top #Picks #Change #Year #Deadspin.comJan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) stands on the sidelines with his right arm in a sling during the third quarter after a shoulder injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

First-time GM Mike Borgonzi confessed last spring that his mind was made up months before the Tennessee Titans turned in a card with Cam Ward’s name on it as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

But how many teams behind him feel the same way about the pick they made in the top 10 last April?

Let’s investigate how 11 and a half months might have impacted hindsight in the ’25 draft. Here’s what the top 10 might look like if a re-do was possible.

Tennessee Titans Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Ward learned — and felt — about the pressure of being the true center of a long-term rebuild. He has the most upside of any of the quarterbacks from his draft class due to a flexible arm and great athleticism.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

A costly trade put the Jaguars in this spot instead of the Browns. Jacksonville swung from the fences and Heisman winner Travis Hunter served up an incomplete grade as a rookie. He ended the season on IR and never fully settled at wide receiver or cornerback. The Jaguars succeeded despite an offensive line that would’ve been far better with Membou in front of Trevor Lawrence, who found plenty of capable hands to throw to sans Hunter.

3. New York Giants: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesNov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Abdul Carter’s undeniable ceiling is greatness. His maturity, physically and emotionally, was a negative last season. Bringing in McMillan would mean Jaxson Dart would get another trusted wide receiver. A pairing with Malik Nabers would be dynamic given their skills in contested-catch situations.

New England Patriots: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas

Will Campbell didn’t end the season on a high note. Banks was comparable most of the year but by the end of the season, Banks was clearly closer to being a foundational pass blocker.

Cleveland Browns: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Graham was hell on wheels for interior linemen to account for as Myles Garrett stormed the pocket off the edge. He can create interior pressure and wasn’t easy to block one-on-one as a rookie.

Las Vegas Raiders: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Oct 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) reacts after a play against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesOct 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) reacts after a play against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Ashton Jeanty was a non-factor because the Raiders were always playing catchup and trying to do so with a suspect offensive line and shaky quarterback. Carter would have filled a traditional foundational need and provided some help in pass rush to benefit Maxx Crosby and a shaky secondary.

New York Jets: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Membou was a big hit, but he’s off the board in this exercise. Campbell was solid before tapering off near the end of the season but might’ve been better on the right side for the Jets.

Carolina Panthers: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

The Defensive Rookie of the Year talent at the LB position would have been a big hit with GM Dan Morgan, who was a similar type of player in his prime with Carolina.

9. New Orleans Saints: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Throughly thrilled with Banks as a rookie, if he was gone, the Saints might’ve looked at skill position talent. Or someone like Emmanwori to deploy in a defensive chess piece role. He lived in the box for the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.

Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

What’s not to love? Loveland over Tyler Warren was one of the draft’s surprises in the top half of the first round. Warren did just fine with the Colts but Loveland was better.

#NFL #Redraft #Top #Picks #Change #Year #Deadspin.com

Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) stands on the sidelines with his right arm in a sling during the third quarter after a shoulder injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

First-time GM Mike Borgonzi confessed last spring that his mind was made up months before the Tennessee Titans turned in a card with Cam Ward’s name on it as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

But how many teams behind him feel the same way about the pick they made in the top 10 last April?

Let’s investigate how 11 and a half months might have impacted hindsight in the ’25 draft. Here’s what the top 10 might look like if a re-do was possible.

Tennessee Titans Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Ward learned — and felt — about the pressure of being the true center of a long-term rebuild. He has the most upside of any of the quarterbacks from his draft class due to a flexible arm and great athleticism.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

A costly trade put the Jaguars in this spot instead of the Browns. Jacksonville swung from the fences and Heisman winner Travis Hunter served up an incomplete grade as a rookie. He ended the season on IR and never fully settled at wide receiver or cornerback. The Jaguars succeeded despite an offensive line that would’ve been far better with Membou in front of Trevor Lawrence, who found plenty of capable hands to throw to sans Hunter.

3. New York Giants: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesNov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Abdul Carter’s undeniable ceiling is greatness. His maturity, physically and emotionally, was a negative last season. Bringing in McMillan would mean Jaxson Dart would get another trusted wide receiver. A pairing with Malik Nabers would be dynamic given their skills in contested-catch situations.

New England Patriots: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas

Will Campbell didn’t end the season on a high note. Banks was comparable most of the year but by the end of the season, Banks was clearly closer to being a foundational pass blocker.

Cleveland Browns: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Graham was hell on wheels for interior linemen to account for as Myles Garrett stormed the pocket off the edge. He can create interior pressure and wasn’t easy to block one-on-one as a rookie.

Las Vegas Raiders: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Oct 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) reacts after a play against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesOct 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) reacts after a play against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Ashton Jeanty was a non-factor because the Raiders were always playing catchup and trying to do so with a suspect offensive line and shaky quarterback. Carter would have filled a traditional foundational need and provided some help in pass rush to benefit Maxx Crosby and a shaky secondary.

New York Jets: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Membou was a big hit, but he’s off the board in this exercise. Campbell was solid before tapering off near the end of the season but might’ve been better on the right side for the Jets.

Carolina Panthers: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

The Defensive Rookie of the Year talent at the LB position would have been a big hit with GM Dan Morgan, who was a similar type of player in his prime with Carolina.

9. New Orleans Saints: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Throughly thrilled with Banks as a rookie, if he was gone, the Saints might’ve looked at skill position talent. Or someone like Emmanwori to deploy in a defensive chess piece role. He lived in the box for the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.

Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

What’s not to love? Loveland over Tyler Warren was one of the draft’s surprises in the top half of the first round. Warren did just fine with the Colts but Loveland was better.

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Travis Hunter won’t be the NFL’s Shohei Ohtani after Jaguars’ position change <div><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1">The position switch is understandable, but doesn’t change the fundamental reality facing the Jaguars: Travis Hunter could very well be a bust, and at best they grossly overpaid for a cornerback.</p></div><div><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1">We only got an extremely small sample size of Hunter at corner last season before he suffered a season-ending LCL tear in October, and he was … fine. Targeted 18 times in 101 snaps at cornerback, he allowed nine catches for 106 yards with 29 yards of YAC. Hunter looked much more comfortable playing corner than receiver when it came to the eye test, but the Jaguars tapered off his number of defensive snaps as the season went on, choosing to use him more as a receiver than a defensive back.</p></div><div><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1">The lingering question for the Jaguars coaching staff is whether this focus on Hunter as a receiver was simply due to a sophomore slump from Brian Thomas Jr, or if they didn’t like what they were seeing from the rookie at DB?</p></div><div><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1">There’s no question we need to recalibrate the expectations for Hunter moving forward. The idea of him being a starting corner and slot receiver are gone, now replaced with offensive usage on “obvious passing downs,” which could still see him put up numbers — but more likely means he’ll only see 5-to-7 offensive snaps per game. It also remains to be seen if Hunter can be an offensive asset in this role, or more of a liability — especially if opposing defenses can learn cues about the Jaguars’ passing attack simply by seeing Hunter enter the game.</p></div><div><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1">If the reality is that Hunter is simply the highest-drafted cornerback in NFL history, then there will be a <em>mountain</em> to climb to justify both the No. 2 overall pick, as well as the cost to trade up to get him. While far from a perfect analytic method, <a href="https://www.pff.com/news/why-travis-hunters-full-time-switch-to-cornerback-aligns-with-pff-grades">Pro Football Focus graded Hunter 73.2 on defense last year</a>, which would have made him the 22nd-ranked cornerback in the league last year. That’s simply not good enough moving forward, and Hunter will need to show Top-10 ability as a DB to make the pick worth it.</p></div><div><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1">The whole conversation around Travis Hunter has now pivoted. Instead of being a generational, Deion Sanders-esque two-way player, we’re now needing to ratchet back in expectations and wonder if he’s trending closer to being a jack of all trades, master of none in the NFL. Offensively last season we saw a receiver who didn’t have the polish to take the top off NFL defenses, and at corner there was a mixed bag of success and failure.</p></div><div><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1">Jacksonville figures to be a very good team in 2026 regardless of what happens with Travis Hunter. It remains to be seen though whether he can be an additive piece, or whether this could result in a massive misstep. There is a simple reality here that the Jaguars spent two picks to get a WR and CB in one player, when they could have sat at No. 5 last year, taken Tetairoa McMillan or Emeka Egbuka at WR, and then used this year’s pick to get a corner — potentially even make the trade for Trent McDuffie that the Rams did, offering better draft picks in the process.</p></div><div><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1">Through that lens it’s impossible to see how the Travis Hunter move was worth it.</p></div> #Travis #Hunter #wont #NFLs #Shohei #Ohtani #Jaguars #position #change

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IPL 2026: Ashok Sharma eyes India after making a fast start for Gujarat Titans <div id="content-body-70847897" itemprop="articleBody"><p>Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma has packed a remarkable rise into a short span – from his maiden T20 season for his State side to finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and now making his IPL debut with Gujarat Titans (GT) and having delivered the fastest ball of the ongoing season (154.2 kph).</p><p>With his trajectory sharply on the upswing, Ashok said his ultimate goal is clear: to represent India.</p><p>Under GT head coach Ashish Nehra, the focus has been less on outright speed and more on execution. “He knows I bowl fast. His thing is just to bowl in the right areas and focus on what improvements you can make. Pace, I can bowl anytime,” Ashok said over an online interview with journalists on Friday.</p><p>Interactions within the setup, particularly with senior pacer Ishant Sharma, have also shaped his development. “I had a long talk with him about what and how to do, and the things I can work on. He also worked on my bowling,” Ashok said.</p><p>“I believe more in my back-of-the-hand slower one and yorker,” he said of his go-to options at the death.</p><p><b>ALSO READ: <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/ranji-trophy-rajasthan-ashok-sharma-three-wickets-against-mumbai-brother-sacrifice-career-news/article70229791.ece" target="_self">‘He gave up his dream for mine’ — Rajasthan’s Ashok Sharma repays brother’s faith</a></b></p><p>On the jump to the IPL level, he pointed to the unforgiving nature of elite cricket. “The margin is very small. There you can get away with making mistakes, here you cannot.”</p><p>His grounding lies in the ecosystem at Rajasthan’s Aravali Cricket Club, where a culture of shared learning has helped produce emerging talent. Founded by the late Rajasthan cricketer Vivek Yadav, the academy has nurtured some of the young IPL talent, including Akash Singh (LSG), Kartik Sharma (CSK), and Mukul Choudhary (LSG).</p><p>“Akash Singh was the first one who played IPL. Seeing him, everyone felt their brother was playing and started following him.” Ashok added that he “practices together” with peers Mukul and Kartik, exchanging ideas and learning through constant conversation. “We spoke with Akash <i>bhaiyya</i> about how it was there in the IPL, and tried practicing accordingly.”</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 10, 2026</p></div> #IPL #Ashok #Sharma #eyes #India #making #fast #start #Gujarat #Titans

#NFL #mock #draft #Titans #select #Jeremiyah #Love #Notre #Dame">NFL mock draft 2026: Titans select Jeremiyah Love, RB , Notre Dame  Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre DameIs number 4 overall too early for a running back? Not in this draft. The Titans would love to see David Bailey fall to this spot, but he went off the board third to the Arizona Cardinals. With him gone, the Titans add arguably the best player in this draft with Love. Having an explosive running game will take some of the pressure off second-year quarterback Cam Ward. Love is also dynamic as a receiver, and the Titans desperately need weapons on offense.  #NFL #mock #draft #Titans #select #Jeremiyah #Love #Notre #Dame

Away from the spotlight, India stamped its dominance with a 3-0 win against minnow Mongolia in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie to keep chances of advancing alive by the barest of margins in New Delhi on Friday.

Playing on Court 1 after three days of action on the Centre Court, India had little trouble wrapping up the day’s proceedings in less than three hours.

Zeel Desai, put in by captain Vishal Uppal for match practice, drubbed 15-year-old Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-0, 6-0 in just 37 minutes for a winning start to her Billie Jean King Cup debut. Sahaja Yamalapalli followed suit, taking five minutes more for her win against 32-year-old Jargal Altansarnai by an identical scoreline.

India wraps up quick win against Mongolia in Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I  Away from the spotlight, India stamped its dominance with a 3-0 win against minnow Mongolia in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie to keep chances of advancing alive by the barest of margins in New Delhi on Friday.Playing on Court 1 after three days of action on the Centre Court, India had little trouble wrapping up the day’s proceedings in less than three hours.Zeel Desai, put in by captain Vishal Uppal for match practice, drubbed 15-year-old Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-0, 6-0 in just 37 minutes for a winning start to her Billie Jean King Cup debut. Sahaja Yamalapalli followed suit, taking five minutes more for her win against 32-year-old Jargal Altansarnai by an identical scoreline. The quick wrap up will not only give the players time to recover but also increase confidence before the crucial tie against Korea on Saturday.
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                                SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
                            

                            The quick wrap up will not only give the players time to recover but also increase confidence before the crucial tie against Korea on Saturday.
                                                            | Photo Credit: 
                                SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
                                                    With Ankita Raina rested, Vaishnavi Adkar then teamed up with Rutuja Bhosale to complete the formalities 6-1, 6-0 in 48 minutes as the matches had lesser intensity than a casual hitting session.For Zeel, who pulled out of an ITF semifinal to join the Indian side at the last minute, it was a walk in the park. The few points that her opponent did manage were more due to errors from Zeel than her own efforts, sending the ball flying in all directions and barely able to garner enough strength for a decent return. It was the same story in the other two matches, the Mongolians barely staying in the match.The Indians wouldn’t complain, though, given the importance of every game, set and match to have any mathematical chance of staying in the race. The quick wrap up will not only give the players time to recover but also increase confidence before the crucial tie against Korea on Saturday. India is currently fourth in the six-team competition with only the top-two advancing.
The results:

India bt Mongolia 3-0 (Zeel Desai bt Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-0, 6-0; Sahaja Yamalapalli bt Jargal Altansarnai 6-0, 6-0; Vaishnavi Adkar & Rutuja Bhosale bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig & Anu-Vijn Gantor 6-1, 6-0).
Published on Apr 10, 2026  #India #wraps #quick #win #againstMongoliain #Billie #Jean #King #Cup #AsiaOceania #Group

The quick wrap up will not only give the players time to recover but also increase confidence before the crucial tie against Korea on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR

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The quick wrap up will not only give the players time to recover but also increase confidence before the crucial tie against Korea on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR

With Ankita Raina rested, Vaishnavi Adkar then teamed up with Rutuja Bhosale to complete the formalities 6-1, 6-0 in 48 minutes as the matches had lesser intensity than a casual hitting session.

For Zeel, who pulled out of an ITF semifinal to join the Indian side at the last minute, it was a walk in the park. The few points that her opponent did manage were more due to errors from Zeel than her own efforts, sending the ball flying in all directions and barely able to garner enough strength for a decent return. It was the same story in the other two matches, the Mongolians barely staying in the match.

The Indians wouldn’t complain, though, given the importance of every game, set and match to have any mathematical chance of staying in the race. The quick wrap up will not only give the players time to recover but also increase confidence before the crucial tie against Korea on Saturday. India is currently fourth in the six-team competition with only the top-two advancing.

The results:

India bt Mongolia 3-0 (Zeel Desai bt Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-0, 6-0; Sahaja Yamalapalli bt Jargal Altansarnai 6-0, 6-0; Vaishnavi Adkar & Rutuja Bhosale bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig & Anu-Vijn Gantor 6-1, 6-0).

Published on Apr 10, 2026

#India #wraps #quick #win #againstMongoliain #Billie #Jean #King #Cup #AsiaOceania #Group">India wraps up quick win against Mongolia in Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I  Away from the spotlight, India stamped its dominance with a 3-0 win against minnow Mongolia in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie to keep chances of advancing alive by the barest of margins in New Delhi on Friday.Playing on Court 1 after three days of action on the Centre Court, India had little trouble wrapping up the day’s proceedings in less than three hours.Zeel Desai, put in by captain Vishal Uppal for match practice, drubbed 15-year-old Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-0, 6-0 in just 37 minutes for a winning start to her Billie Jean King Cup debut. Sahaja Yamalapalli followed suit, taking five minutes more for her win against 32-year-old Jargal Altansarnai by an identical scoreline. The quick wrap up will not only give the players time to recover but also increase confidence before the crucial tie against Korea on Saturday.
                                                            | Photo Credit: 
                                SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
                            

                            The quick wrap up will not only give the players time to recover but also increase confidence before the crucial tie against Korea on Saturday.
                                                            | Photo Credit: 
                                SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
                                                    With Ankita Raina rested, Vaishnavi Adkar then teamed up with Rutuja Bhosale to complete the formalities 6-1, 6-0 in 48 minutes as the matches had lesser intensity than a casual hitting session.For Zeel, who pulled out of an ITF semifinal to join the Indian side at the last minute, it was a walk in the park. The few points that her opponent did manage were more due to errors from Zeel than her own efforts, sending the ball flying in all directions and barely able to garner enough strength for a decent return. It was the same story in the other two matches, the Mongolians barely staying in the match.The Indians wouldn’t complain, though, given the importance of every game, set and match to have any mathematical chance of staying in the race. The quick wrap up will not only give the players time to recover but also increase confidence before the crucial tie against Korea on Saturday. India is currently fourth in the six-team competition with only the top-two advancing.
The results:

India bt Mongolia 3-0 (Zeel Desai bt Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-0, 6-0; Sahaja Yamalapalli bt Jargal Altansarnai 6-0, 6-0; Vaishnavi Adkar & Rutuja Bhosale bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig & Anu-Vijn Gantor 6-1, 6-0).
Published on Apr 10, 2026  #India #wraps #quick #win #againstMongoliain #Billie #Jean #King #Cup #AsiaOceania #Group

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