SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU knocks out Australia, Acid test for Captain Kohli as qualify for semis BIRMINGHAM, June 10: 40.2 overs, before another rain inter- face SA in do-or-die tie ruption brought an early end to the , June 10: games and it can only work pos- conjured back-to-back century England knocked Australia out game as England were declared of the Champions Trophy with a itively in India's favour. partnerships. winners by 40 runs in Duckworth- Virat Kohli will be facing the However, skipper Kohli's While both openers have convincing 40-run win via Lewis method. toughest battle of his nascent Duckworth-Lewis method in a cru- leadership acumen and under- been in good nick, there's no With England already through ODI captaincy career when standing of the current situation denying that they have also con- cial rain-hit Group A match here to the semifinals, pressure was on defending champions India take today. will be under scrutiny depending sumed a lot of balls initially, Australia to perform after washouts on in a do-or-die upon the kind of playing XI he which finally had an impact dur- England rode on Ben Stokes's against New Zealand and virtual 'quarter-final' of the ICC brilliant hundred and some incisive opts for the next game. ing the Lanka game. Bangladesh hurt their chances of Champions Trophy, here tomor- Ashwin's entry into the play- With new Powerplay rules, bowling by Mark Wood and Adil making the last four. row. Rashid, who returned with four- ing XI looks logical but he cer- any total of less than 340 can be Defending the total, Australian Their confidence shaken tainly won't replace Jadeja as knocked off with some positive hauls each at Edgbaston pacer Mitchell Starc dealt a blow after Sri Lanka effortlessly out- here. two spinners are likely to play intent in strokeplay. with his second ball itself, dismiss- batted them in a high-scoring against the Proteas, who are not Kohli is happy with the bat- Australia's loss paved the way ing opener Jason Roy (4) in the first encounter, the Indian team and for Bangladesh to clinch a maiden over. Kohli in particular will be keen TODAY’S FIXTURE berth at the semifinals of the Seamer Josh Hazlewood then to ensure that South Africa are India Vs South Africa (London) 3 PM Champions Trophy. The Tigers had dismissed Alex Hales (0), before continued to be known as "chok- known to be comfortable against ting performance but on a prac- stunned New Zealand by five wick- getting rid of Joe Root (15) early to ers". ets in Cardiff yesterday. slow bowlers. tical note, feels that they may Young archers in action at inaugural of Summer Coaching Camp at Shrine Board’s Sports leave England tottering at 35-3 in Call it irony, if India lose the The other big factor is need 20 runs of cushion. Complex at Katra on Saturday. Opting to bowl, Wood (4/33) the 6th over when heavens opened game, it will be defending cham- and Rashid (4/41) returned with Jadeja's electric fielding inside "May be you think of phases up and play was stopped for around pions making an exit even the circle and the powerful arm where we could have accelerat- Summer Coaching Camp commences superb four-wicket hauls as 40 minutes. before the semi-final. If the Australia suffered a late batting col- from anywhere at the boundary ed (vs SL), but I don't see that as After resumption, Morgan and Proteas lose, then the current line. Jadeja can save at least 15 a major issue. Maybe we will lapse to post 277-9. Stokes brought up the fifty for No.1 ranked ODI side would be at Shrine Board's Sports Complex Aaron Finch (68) and Steve runs per match which makes have to push harder now in the England in 7.4 overs. The duo bat- ousted before the last four stage. him an useful player in this for- next few games to give us a 20- Excelsior Sports Correspondent the Shrine Board and Chairman of Shooter (Arjuna Awardee) were Smith (56) scored twin half cen- ted with purpose and piled up the A defeat will have the skep- mat. run cushion after seeing a result the Governing Council of the present on the occasion. turies at the top to lay the foundation 100 in 14.4 overs. tics blaming the speculated off- Neither can Hardik Pandya like this, because we're playing KATRA, June 10: A 28-day Sports Complex was the Chief Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Chief but Australia lost five with- The two batsmen shared their the-field issues for the a per- be dropped as his pyrotechnics on the same ground as well," the Summer Coaching Camp-2017, Guest on the occasion who inau- Executive Officer of the Shrine in 15 runs to lose the momentum. It 100-run partnership in 93 balls, formance. at No 7 is just what is needed skipper had said. organised by Shri Mata Vaishno gurated the Camp. Board; Anshul Garg, Additional was Travis Head's unbeaten 71-run before taking England across the In such a backdrop, Kohli from a batsman used as a floater In fact, South Africa batting Devi Shrine Board for the school Over150 school children of 8- Chief Executive Officer; Dr. innings which helped them manage 150-mark in the 24th over. will be under huge pressure with in the order. coach Neil McKenzie also children of Katra and its surround- 14 years age are participating in Arvind Karwani, Dy. CEO and a respectable score. In the 32nd over, however, a ter- margin of error being next to nil. Jasprit Bumrah is another agreed that fluency has been an ing areas in the seven sports disci- the Camp. Ashok Kumar, Director Sports of Chasing 278 to win, England rible mix-up cost Morgan his wick- For AB de Villiers, it will be specialist bowler, who is a cer- issue for openers of all the plines of Archery, Fencing, Prominent sportspersons and the Shrine Board were prominent were reduced to 35-3 in the 6th over et as England slipped to 194-4. an opportunity to prove that self- tainty in the playing XI, with his teams. Athletics, Shooting, Volleyball, Members of Governing Council of among those who participated in but Eoin Morgan (87) and Ben imposed exile from five-day ability to bowl Yorkers at will at "It's been a little bit of tough Table Tennis and Basketball got Sports Complex namely Sanjeeva the inaugural function. Ranjit Stokes (102) resurrected England's Stokes and Butler (29) then game has not affected his limit- the death. going for the openers. The fluen- underway at the Shrine Board's Singh, former International Archer Kalra, Member, J&K State Sports runchase with a strokeful 159-run guided England to 240-4 in 40.2 ed overs skills. Therefore it will either be cy has been an issue. But one Sports Complex, here today. (Arjuna/Dronacharya Awardee) Council was special invitee on this partnership in 26.1 overs for the overs when rain once again returned With three quality left-han- Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Umesh needs to adapt according to situ- Dr. Ashok Bhan, Member of and Samaresh Jung, International occasion. fourth wicket here. to interrupt the play. The Match was ders -- , JP Yadav, who may have to make ations as the conditions here Speaking on the occasion, Dr. After Morgan's dismissal, then abandoned and England were Duminy and David Miller -- in way for Ashwin. demand little bit of caution. The Bhan said that the Shrine Board Stokes and Jos Butler took England declared winners by 40 runs on the South African line-up, Kohli In the second Powerplay wickets need to be kept so that has made available state-of-the-art close to victory, reaching 240-4 in Duckworth-Lewis method.(PTI) can't afford to keep overs during the Sri Lanka one can attack in the back end," facilities at its Sports Complex at Ravichandran Ashwin in cold match, India had conceded over McKenzie said. Katra for the promotion of sports Dogra College of Education storage. 100 runs, something Ashwin On the personal front, Kohli in the area. He added that the More so after knowing what will be asked to check as a himself would like to lead with youth of the area should take opti- can happen to Ravindra Jadeja marauding AB de Villiers will the bat against a side that has mum benefit from these facilities celebrates Annual Sports Day when there is absolutely nothing be itching to score big. bowlers like Morne Morkel and and excel in various sports and Excelsior Sports Correspondent ticipated in different games like in the strip. With scores of 319 and 323 all-rounder Chris Morris. games. Referring to the Summer Kho-Kho, One Leg race, three Ashwin atleast has some nat- JAMMU, June 10: Dogra in the two games, the batting has Imran Tahir, whose stock Coaching Camp, he said that such leg race, Tug of war and 100 ural variations, including the a settled look. ball is googly, might just test events besides providing an oppor- College of Education celebrated meters race. off-break which is his stock ball. its 22nd Annual Sports Day with All the top-order batsmen Rohit's defence as the tunity to the budding players to In one leg race, Suneha stu- The proud performer that he is, have got a decent hit including Mumbaikar had some trouble improve their game also help in zeal and zest in the College dent of 2nd semester was Ashwin will be smarting after premises, here today. the opening duo of Rohit- reading the wrong 'un from him Winners of Big Golden Voice Junior posing for a group pho- strengthening the bonds of friend- adjudged 1st, Sakshi and Shikha being excluded in the first two Sharma-Shikhar Dhawan, who during IPL.(PTI) tograph along with Kavinder Gupta, Speaker J&K Legislative ship and promote the spirit of The programme started with of semester 2nd were adjudged Assembly in Jammu on Saturday. camaraderie. He added that our the lighting of traditional lamp 2nd and 3rd; In three leg race As a cricketer, you followed by the welcome Indian women will bank on objective is to focus on the identi- Kimmi & Shashi of semester 4th crave to play games fied sports disciplines to help address by Tina Sharma, were adjudged 1st, Anjali & Ridima Bajpai emerges winner Convener of the Sports young sportspersons perform bet- Reeta of semester 2nd and spinners in World Cup: Mithali Committee. She emphasized like these: Kohli ter. Geetanjali & Priyanka of semes- MUMBAI, June 10: "We definitely want to win of BIG Golden Voice Jr that sports could play a major ter 4th were adjudged 2nd & LONDON, June 10: the World Cup. It is a great plat- Dr Bhan also gave away Indian women's team's skip- Excelsior Correspondent Chief Guest, Kavinder Gupta, role in promoting and propagat- 3rd. form to show the kind of medals to the winners and runners Virat Kohli loves a good per, Mithali Raj, said today that Speaker J&K Legislative ing peace with an understanding In 100 meter race, Suneha of the girls have been playing for JAMMU, June 10: BIG Golden up of the various sports events scrap and that's the reason he is the team would be banking on Assembly, while congratulating the of the spirit of global participa- semester 2nd, Manu of semester the past couple of years," said Voice Junior today announced organised by the Board recently. looking forward to playing the its spinners in the ICC World winner pinned high hopes that tion and philosophy of sports. 2nd and Geetanjali of semester 34-year-old Mithali. Ridima Bajpai as the winner from A demonstration was also high stakes game against South Cup, starting later this month, Ridima would make Jammu proud The College Principal declared 4th were adjudged1st, 2nd and "The format is different this Jammu in a tough competition held given in Archery, Shooting and Africa in a virtual quarter-final even though the event is being at this prestigious National the sports day open by hoisting 3rd and consolation prize was time in this edition. It's a league at Hotel KC Residency, here. Table Tennis on the occasion. of ICC Champions Trophy. played in England and Wales Platform being provided by BIG the flag and inspecting the given to Sakshi of semester 2nd. cum knock out and is a long The other finalists were Saisha Three prominent archers - Ms When asked if it is the and her team is armed with three FM. March Past. In the end the inter-semester tour. I want the girls to take it Gupta, Harshit Sharma, Sargam Joyti Balian and Aman Vedwan biggest test of his captaincy medium pacers. Also present on the occasion College Principal, Shefali Kho-Kho- game was organized one match at a time. Our first Sharma, Saibaa Gupta, Aarush from Uttar Pradesh and Parwin career, Kohli replied with a sar- "Honestly everybody prefers Chairman CII & Sahai Group of Sharma while speaking on the where in 2nd semester was step would be to get into the Gupta & Simran Jaswal. Basingham from Puducherry castic smile: "Wasn't the first to have extra fast bowlers in the Companies, Rahul Sahai who com- occasion stressed upon more and announced as winner, while in semis," said Mithali who, along Following the auditions round, along with their Coach, Kuldeep game (against Pakistan) the side. But India have always pletely impressed by the kids' talent more participation of the stu- inter-semester Tug of war, 2nd with all rounder Jhulan 20 finalists were chosen from Vedwan, who are also participat- biggest? banked on spinners, irrespective and BIG FM's initiative, highly dents in games and sports to semester emerged winner. Goswami (34), is the most expe- Jammu out of which 7 were select- ing in this Summer Coaching "I mean, you guys said the of the wicket. Whether in appreciated the efforts of the radio serve a twin purpose of being fit All the winners of the vari- rienced of the lot. ed for City Finale and now 1 is Camp to impart techniques to the first was the biggest yet. Australia, South Africa (or else- channel in bringing up such inno- and not derailing from the main- ous activities held on sports day "We are experienced players selected as the winner of the city campers, gave demonstration in Against Pakistan, the biggest where), spinners have done vative Talent hunts in such an enter- stream. were honored with medals and and we share our experience finale round. archery at the inaugural of the match of my career here (laugh- exceptionally well. The three taining way. In this 22nd Annual Sports trophies. Vote of thanks was pre- with the players. Now that it is A contender to the bigger camp. ing). To me, every game is the fast bowlers have also been Speaking about the initiative Day, hundreds of students par- sented by Jyoti Raina, Member the World Cup, a few seniors are reward, she has already battled par- same; you win some, you lose doing well in the past two Programming Head 92.7 BIG FM of Sports Committee. aware of the pressure. We can be ticipants in abundance and will some. I never thought Pakistan series," Mithali told reporters Vikrant Sharma said, " It is more Simula to take on KCCC All the activities were held there for the juniors during the now compete with eleven other was the biggest game of my here on the eve of the team's refreshing to see kids singing and under the guidance of Vishesh pressure situations. As senior finalists from across the country to captaincy career neither is this departure. definitely it's a great initiative. Sharma, Sports In-Charge. one."(PTI) players we can be around them," win the coveted title of the 'BIG Events like BIG Golden voice in T20 Super League final ICC Women's World Cup she said. Golden Voice Junior'. Junior not only encourage young Excelsior Sports Correspondent Singh took 2 wickets each for 2017 will held in England & Rains have affected the con- The event witnessed an array of talent in the country but also prom- NCC. Hardeep Singh was Wales from June 24 - July 23. duct of the ongoing ICC men's JAMMU, June 10: singers showcasing their singing ise to bring fresh and exciting con- adjudged as the man of the The first aim of the team, Champions Trophy in England Outplaying their rivals convinc- talent as popular artist - Suraj Singh tent to our listeners. He further said match.. which has practised here in the and could play spoil sport in the ingly in the semifinals today, & Sonali Dogra judged contestants that BIG FM will continue provid- In another semifinal, KCCC Bandra-Kurla Complex of the women's World Cup too. Simula Cricket Club and KCCC and mentored them. The judge arbi- ing such big platforms for the talent defeated JCC by 20 runs. Mumbai Cricket Association, in Asked about the weather entered into the finals of the trated the winner on the basis of the of Jammu in future too". Batting first, KCCC scored its quest to lift the Cup is to being a factor, Mithali said in ongoing Simula T20 Super contestants' selection of song, RJs of BIG FM RJ Sarang and 171 runs for the loss of 5 wick- reach the semi-finals, said such situations the toss could League and will lock horns with rhythm, tone as well as the overall RJ Manas hosted the show in a ets in 20 overs. Jatin Wadhawan Mithali, who is the main batter. become crucial.(PTI) each other at GGM Science impact they left the crowd with. most entertaining manner. (47), Ramdayal (37), Suryansh College Hostel Ground here Raina (28) and skipper Manik tomorrow. Gupta (26) were the main scor- No cricket series with Pak: Govt Earlier, in first semifinal ers. BEIJING, June 10: mendations of the Justice R M Simula Cricket Club defeated From JCC, Vivek took 2 Lodha panel to reform the Board National Cricket Club (NCC) by India cannot have a bilateral of Control for Cricket in India 6 wickets. wickets, while Vishwajeet Singh Footballers posing for a group photograph along with chief cricket series with Pakistan as it and Deepak Dogra claimed 1 (BCCI). Batting first, NCC bundled guest in Kathua on Saturday. has crossed the "Lakshmana Goel said the cricket is man- out for a paltry total of 93 runs. wicket each. Rekha" by sponsoring terrorism JCC, in reply, scored 151 aged by the BCCI as well as the Manish Dogra (17), Ankush (15) Chandwan FC drubs Jasrota in the country, Sports Minister apex court and he would not like Members of All Ladakh Bikers Association Cooperative runs and lost the match by 20 and Amritpal Singh (13) were Vijay Goel said today. comment on the cricket- related Limited Leh interacting with media persons at Leh. runs. Shubam Pundir (53), the main contributors. "For everything there is a issues. -Excelsior/Stanzin Vishwajeet (15) and Rohan Koul For Simula Hardeep Singh Club in 2nd Football Gold Cup Lakshmana Rekha," Goel, who is He, however, referred to his (15) were the main scorers. took 3 wickets, Ritik bagged 2, Excelsior Sports Correspondent teams are participating in this leading a 200-member Indian Ministry's proposal to have a ALBACL to not allow Himachali while Manzoor Dar, Raman From KCCC, Ankush tournament including famous youth delegation to China, told KATHUA, June 10: sports code in India which should Dutta and Satish claimed 1 Bandral took 3 wickets, while 'Parm Football Club' of Jammu. the media. Chandwan Football Club defeat- include cricket too. wicket each. Ram Dayal and Manik Gupta The Chief Guest said that "But when the line is crossed bikers to enter Ladakh ed Jasrota Club by two goals to He outlined numerous pro- Simula Cricket Club, in claimed 2 wickets each. sports create solidarity among then a message has to be given. Excelsior Sports Correspondent per cent of the business and nil (2-0) in the ongoing 2nd grammes initiated by his Ministry reply achieved the target in 17 Bandeep Singh and Akash also the youth and shape physique of This (boycott) is a message," he locals only can do 10 per cent Football Gold Cup, being organ- to improve sports on all fronts by overs for the loss of 4 wickets, claimed 1 wicket each. the youngsters, adding that it said defending the policy not to LEH, June 10: All Ladakh business. "We have no objection ized by Hiranagar Football expanding the sports infrastruc- thus won the match by 6 wick- Ramdayal was adjudged as man promotes mental development have bilateral cricket series with Bikers Association Cooperative if a tourist comes to Leh with Association, here. ture. ets. Anshuman (31), Shashi (25) of the match. by creating high standards of Pakistan. Limited (ALBACL) will not private vehicle or bike, but some Former MLC, Subash Gupta It included a new App through and Satish (18) were the main The final match between discipline and maintaining phys- "We have clearly stated terror- allow the Himachali bikers to big business giant are trying to graced the occasion as a chief which children above the age of contributors. Simula and KCCC will be ical fitness. ism and sports cannot go side-by- enter Ladakh in protest against snatch the bread butter of the guest. eight years can highlight their tal- Vajay Dogra and Inderjeet played at 12.30 pm. Appreciating the efforts of side. As long as Pakistan doesn't keeping the Leh bikers hostage locals, to which we object", he Mr Gupta formally inaugu- ents in sports for his Ministry to for days in Manali. Hiranagar Football Club he fur- stop cross border terror and (insti- initiate follow up action. added. rated the match in presence of ther said that club is doing gating) trouble in Kashmir..Then This was stated by President India return with a bronze Chairman of the Association, The Indian delegation is in ALBACL Leh Tashi Chotak Mahesh Mangaonkar excellent job in promoting there is no chance for bilateral China as part of an annual KP Singh and President, Sourav sports culture among the youth series and also the national mood while addressing a press confer- Gupta. exchange programme. ence here today. enters New Zealand by providing platform to them to doesn’t support it," Goel said. Both countries have been con- from World Cup Stage II While speaking on the occa- achieve excellence in the sports He declined to comment on He added that few days back, sion, Mr Singh said that 16 ducting youth exchanges since 35 bikers from Leh were report- Intl Classic final ANTALYA, June 10: earlier in the day. and compete at higher levels. the letter written by Ramachandra 2006. Last year a Chinese delega- The men's compound team Guha, one of the four members of edly kept hostage for five days , June 10: tion visited India. India's compound mixed pair failed to replicate its gold medal J&K's Roopali imparts coaching at ZCA, Supreme Court- appointed in Manali and now they will not of Abhishek Verma and Divya The last bilateral series India's Mahesh Mangaonkar feat of Stage I in Shanghai last Committee of Administrators allow the Himachali bikers to Dahal brought some cheers by between India and Pakistan was is one step closer to annexing his month. (CoA), to implement the recom- enter Ladakh. Leh bikers will clinching a bronze medal to con- to coach BCCI's inter-zonal matches played in 2012-13. (PTI) sixth PSA title, having reached In the recurve section -- an also pick up their clients at clude the country's otherwise Excelsior Sports Correspondent attending India Camp more than the final of the New Zealand Olympic discipline -- India failed Sarchu on Jammu and Kashmir- miserable campaign at the once. She became coach after International Classic, a USD to show any promise. JAMMU, June 10: Lecturer Over 100 students participate -Himachal border in Ladakh, he Archery World Cup Stage II here. doing diploma in cricket at NIS 10,000 PSA World Tour event It's been a year since the Physical Education and said, adding that this decision Having lost the men's and Patiala in 2006 and being held at Palmerston North. recurve archers last won a World BCCI's Level-II Cricket has been conveyed to the women's team events in the qualified the first ever in Pencak Silat Training Camp Fourth-seeded Mangaonkar, Cup medal -- in Stage III in Coach, Roopali Slathia Himachal bikers also. morning session, Verma and BCCI Level-A coach- Excelsior Sports Correspondent dates attended the referee a quarterfinalist in the Welsh Antalya in 2016 -- where Atanu who has the distinction of He alleged that local bike Dahal were India's only hope to ing course for women at course, conducted by Vinod Open held last month, beat Das and Deepika Kumari had Captaining J&K Women JAMMU, June 10: A 2-day renters are being harassed by sign off with a medal and the duo NCA Bangalore in Verma, North Zone In-charge Malaysia's top junior and current won a silver in mixed pair. Cricket team playing for Pencak Silat Training Camp and Himachali bikers in Manali and managed did not disappoint. 2008. Pencak Silat from Haryana. world junior champion Eain Yow India had high expectation in the State for over 12 years, National Level Referee/Judges Kelyong by taking them hostage The Indian combo survived a She qualified the The Camp was organized Ng 17-11, 11-4, 11-4, 11-5 in the the compound team event, where has been given assignment Camp was organized by Pencak for many days. scare before posting a 154- 153 BCCI Level B exams in under the supervision of semi-final, said a SRFI release. they bagged a gold in the World of Coaching by the BCCI Silat Association of J&K, under He said that Leh bikers win in the bronze-medal match to 2009 and took her first assign- President Pencak Silat lodged a report in this regard to Eain had earlier accounted Cup Stage I but the trio of for the upcoming ZCA inter- the banner of Indian Pencak finish with a solitary medal for ment as coach of Indian team for Association of J&K, Gourav SHO Leh and even SSP Leh, but for the top seed Peter Creed of Abhishek Verma, Chinna Raju- zonal matches scheduled to be Silat Federation, which conclud- the country. a camp at NCA Bangalore during Sharma. nothing was done by them and Wales in the quarterfinal. Srither and Gurwinder Singh lost held at Guntoor in Andhara ed here today. Indian men's compound team her internship. It is pertinent to mention only CEC, LAHDC, Leh Dr Mangaonkar will take on to Pierre-Julien Deloche, Pradesh from tomorrow, after her Over 100 students took part earlier lost the bronze play- off to Now, she is assigned ZCA Dawa intervened in the issue. third-seed Greg Lobban of Dominique Genet and Fabien successful journey at Zonal in this Camp and learnt skills here that Pencak Silat is a their French opponents, while the camps of under-19 years girls Vice President Rinchen Scotland in the final Delobelle 227-228 in a closely- Cricket Academy recently. and techniques related to the Martial Art recognized by women's went down 222-227 almost every year. Angdu said that outsiders do 90 tomorrow.(PTI) fought encounter.(PTI) Roopali has the honour of game, while around 30 candi- Olympic Council of Asia.