Eric Agard Dominates the Indian Crossword League's Second Online Round
Renowned crossword expert maintains his lead as Indian competitors rise in the rankings ahead of the third round.
The second online round of the Indian Crossword League showcased a fierce battle of wits. Eric Agard, a renowned crossword solver, constructor, and editor at Apple News+ has maintained his lead on the leaderboard for the third consecutive time since the practice round. The overall top 10 positions are predominantly occupied by participants from India.
In the rankings, Abhay Phadnis from Chennai secured second place, while former IXL champion Venkatraghavan Sahasranam claimed the third spot. Akshay Bhandarkar from Dubai is heading north in the leaderboard with consistent performances. Meanwhile, Ramki Krishnan, a five-time contest winner, slipped two positions from the first round. The defending champion Shashwat Salgaoncar is also in the race.
Top 10 scorers of IXL 2024 Second Online Round
1. Erik Agard, Kansas City, USA
2. Abhay Phadnis, Chennai, India
3. Venkatraghavan, Mumbai, India- md idfc bank
4. Ramki Krishnan, Chennai, India
5. Akshay Bhandarkar, Dubai, UAE
6. Shobha Nayak, Mumbai, India
7. Madhup Tewari, Delhi-NCR, India
8. Sowmya Ramkumar, Manama, Bahrain
9. Madhusudan H, Chennai, India
10. Shashwat Salgaocar, Panji, Goa
IXL is an annual online-offline global platform designed to test the skills of crossword enthusiasts. The third online round is scheduled for September 29.
