THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Hyderabad’s Ravi Kiran takes 5-for Shubam scores 150 as India, South Africa renew exciting J&K manages draw as Hardeep, J&K-Tripura match ends in draw Samiullah, Obaid slam fifties Excelsior Sports Correspondent battle in series finale Excelsior Sports Correspondent crispy boundaries. For JAMMU, Dec 25: Shubam Hyderabad, Ravi Kiran was the DURBAN, Dec 25: the watching fans, sponsors or take on the world, they have bat- JAMMU, Dec 25: Hardeep Khajuria scored magnificent wrecker-in-chief, who scalped 5 After sharing the honours in broadcasters. It was about gain- tled hard. Singh, Samiullah Beigh and 150 runs off 156 balls, studded important wickets by conceding a thrilling draw, India and South ing supremacy over the other, They realised early that the Obaid Haroon scored big half- with 16 boundaries and 4 sixes, 53 runs in his 18.1 overs, while Africa will renew their exciting and indeed there was a certain ODIs were a lost cause and centuries as Jammu and while Zaid made splendid 49 S Mehdi Hasan bagged 3 wick- battle for supremacy tomorrow path needed to be taken to instead used those games to steel Kashmir managed a draw runs to help Jammu and ets. Ashish Reddy and Ravi Teja in the series-deciding second achieve this. themselves for the challenges against Hyderabad in the Ranji Kashmir manage a draw against claimed one wicket each. and final cricket Test, which For South Africa, it had to ahead. Trophy Group-C match at GGM Tripura in the match of the Following-on, J&K scored will serve as the farewell match begin early. The three-ODI- Despite two and a half days Science College Hostel ground, Cooch Behar Under-19 Boys 127/1 in 42 overs, before the Participants and organizers enjoying parasailing event in for local hero Jacques Kallis. series was where they could do of competitive cricket washed here today. Cricket Tournament at Tripura some real damage because there away by unseasonal summer Earlier, resuming from an umpires in consultation with the Jammu. 38-year-old Kallis, one of players called off the match, Cricket Association Stadium in the greatest all-rounders the weren't any practice games. rains here, the batsmen knew overnight score of 198/6, mid- Agartala today. The Indian team flew in, which balls to leave and which dle-order batsmen Hardeep around one hour before the game has produced, announced scheduled time. Obaid Haroon 4-year Navya breaks Earlier, resuming their his decision to quit Test cricket fresh from an ever-lasting home to score off. The bowlers knew Singh and Samiullah Beigh con- innings from an overnight score season with little know-how to how to hit the right lengths, tinued their brilliance to add 85 scored a splendid unbeaten half- after the match and his team- century (52) runs off 128 balls of 215 runs, J&K added 78 runs mates will be eager to give him deal with conditions here. Not guided by the return of Zaheer more runs to the total to make a Parasailing record more in the 16 overs of play to mention, there was a lot to Khan. partnership of 142 runs for the with 6 boundaries. Adil Reshi a prefect send-off with the series (32), Ian Dev Singh Singh (25) Excelsior Sports Correspondent More than 35 flights were possible today in foggy condi- win. prove after the retirement of South Africa will not like seventh wicket, before falling in done in which the best parasail- tions. Shubam and Zaid hit the senior stalwarts like Sachin that last sentence. The last Test quick succession to Ravi Kiran not out and Bandeep Singh 13 JAMMU, Dec 25: Today a The opening Test between (retired hurt) were the other con- parasailing event was held at ing award was given to Bhanu rival bowlers with utmost tim- the number one (South Africa) Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and they won at this ground, on this and Ravi Teja. J&K scored 299 Partap for excellent take off and ing. VVS Laxman over the past year. pitch, came nearly six years ago, runs to help Hyderabad gain tributors. While, Adil hit 5 mag- Jammu wherein 4-year old and number two (India) teams nificent boundaries in his knock, Navya Sharma took a parasail- perfect landing. Surya Mahotra (15) and turned out to be the most perfect They had to be put on the back- when they beat West Indies by first innings lead and inflict fol- The event was organized by Haseeb Shah (5) remained foot immediately. an innings and 100 runs in low-on on J&K. Hardeep scored Bandeep hit 3 fours in his brief ing flight thus breaking the ear- advertisement for Test cricket knock. Ian Dev Singh struck 2 lier record. PY Resorts who are promoting unbeaten when the play was giving five days of an engaging And so it happened. The January 2008. Since then, the a valuable 78 runs off 175 balls adventure sports in Jammu. The called off. with the help of 8 delectable boundaries and a massive six in The confident Navya clash. number-five ranked ODI team Proteas haven't won here in four other activities conducted by Now, J&K faces table-top- boundaries, while Samiullah his unbeaten innings. Amol enjoyed the flight as he dis- In the end, South Africa handed out a 2-0 defeat to the Test matches. them are paragliding, Rock per Haryana at GGM Science contributed well made 76 runs Shinde was the only successful played many movements in air were left needing just eight runs number-one ranked side, a What's more, in each of these climbing, River crossing, rap- College Hostel ground Jammu spanking really considering the four Tests, they have been off 178 balls, studded with 9 bowler for Hyderabad, who took thus showing his courage. for what would have been one the wicket of opener Adil Reshi. Other participants of pelling, Burma Bridge, Rifle from December 29, 2013. of the most memorable Test huge margins of 141 runs and bowled for under-200 in atleast shooting, Zorbing and trampo- The outright victory in that 136 runs in the two completed one of the two innings. To add younger age group were 5-year wins of all time. India, on the Tarun Singh, 6-year Anika line. match can help Jammu and other hand, were left wondering matches at Johannesburg and further concern, out of the 80 The next event will be held Kashmir to qualify for the Durban. wickets they have lost in these Sawhney and 11-year Jaskirat as to what turned the fortunes so Singh. on Sunday December 29, 2013 knockout stage in this drastically after four days of The number-one ranked Test four matches, 29 were taken by at Nagrota. Tournament. domination. side though couldn't be beaten, spinners. At Kingsmead, on Boxing as they bounced back from near- That last bit gets highlighted Delhi, UP reach defeat and rose up to near-victo- when it is considered that South YCC Simbal enters QFs of Day, the two sides will go head- playoff in National to-head in a decider that is more ry in the span of three sessions Africa isn't traditionally a suit- than just another five-day game. on the last day. And so, the first able environment for spinners. Mahant Bachhitter Singh T20 Volleyball C'ship Ever since this tour got match of this series came to be A case in point is Harbhajan Excelsior Sports Correspondent Singh and Prakash Singh bagged 2 MORADABAD, Dec 25: embroiled in a battle between hailed as the greatest drawn Test Singh's performance from that and one wicket respectively. the Board of Control for Cricket ever. 2010-11 victory for India here. SIMBAL, Dec 25: YCC Delhi and Uttar Pradesh In reply, RCC collapsed at 94 in India and Cricket South Now, all of it boils down to The Turbanator had struggled in Simbal defeated RCC Nanak today produced a dominating runs in 19 overs. Rabjot (22), Africa for off-field matters, it what happens in Durban. the first Test at Centurion (2- Nagar by 30 runs in the quarterfi- show, notching up easy victo- Kanwalpreet (21) and Ripel (15) has been about bragging rights. India have been meticulous 169), only to wreak havoc at nals to enter the semifinals of the ries against Jammu and were the main contributors. For Seemingly both sides knew in the way they have met with Durban with match-winning fig- Mahant Bachhitter Singh Kashmir and Chattisgarh YCC, Manju took 3 wickets, what to expect from this short the daunting challenge this trip ures of 6-80. Minister for Sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din presenting kit to crick- Memorial T20 Cricket respectively, to advance to the while Monty and Shannu bagged tour, one that did no favours to has been. A young team, out to Teams (from): eter while inaugurating MLA T20 Tournament. Tournament, being organized by play offs of the 62nd Senior South Africa: Graeme Smith Simbal Welfare Association at 2 wickets each and Gurpreet National Volleyball (c), AB de Villiers (wk), Hashim Government High School, here claimed one. Gurpreet was Championship here today. Amla, JP Duminy, Faf du Taj inaugurates MLA today. adjudged man of the match for his Uttar Pradesh defeated Plessis, Dean Elgar, Imran Tahir, Earlier, batting first, YCC all-round performance. Chattisgarh 3-1 to top their Jacques Kallis, Rory Kleinveldt, T20 Tournament scored a modest total of 124 runs The match was officiated by pool, while Delhi mauled Morne Morkel, Alviro Petersen, Excelsior Sports Correspondent keen interested for promotion of in 18.2 overs. Gurpreet, Rohit and Kulbir Singh Kali and Bablu as Jammu & Kashmir 3-0 to cruise Robin Peterson, Vernon sports in far flung area of the Sandeep scored 28, 25 and 22 runs umpires, while Swarn Singh was to the play offs. KUPWARA, Dec 25: the scorer. Omveer Mann dictated the Philander, Dale Steyn, Thami Minister for Sports and Medical State. He said that an indoor and to the total respectively. For RCC, Tsolekile (wk), Kyle Abbott. outdoor stadia are under con- Sarabjeet Singh was the pick of Brijesh Bhau (International terms in the first set by attack- Education, Taj Mohi-ud-Din Karate Player) was the chief guest ing furiously for Uttar Pradesh India: MS Dhoni (c & today inaugurated MLA T-20 struction in Chehal Uri while as the bowlers, who scalped 5 impor- wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Murali the construction of further two tant wickets, while Kanwalpreet in today’s proceedings. but the second set proved dra- Cricket Tournament at Boniyar matic for them as there were lot Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat in Uri Tehsil in a function organ- stadia of Kalgi and Prempala Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Uri are underway, the Minister of errors in their attacks and ised by Sports Department. defense. Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, added and work on these proj- On this occasion, the In the third set, Libero Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, ects would be taken soon. These Minister said that the youth of Mushir strengthened first pass Pragyan Ojha, Zaheer Khan, projects would facilitate to the the Uri Tehsil have vast talent in and defense which was Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, 100 registered teams of the sports activities and the enchased by Naveen and Rohit Footballer losing balance during a match of Christmas Mohammad Shami, Tehsil. Government is committed for on the net as Uttar Pradesh fin- Soccer Championship in Jammu on Wednesday Bhuvneshwar Kumar, The Minister said that youth providing better infrastructure in ished the game 25-19, 19-25, - Excelsior/Rakesh will be able to compete at Wriddhiman Saha (wk) sports field to them. 25-17, 26-24 in their National and International Match time: 1400 IST. (PTI) He said that Government is favour.(PTI) Jammu United outplays Sainik sports events. Top teams qualify in Colony via tie-breaker Annual day-cum-prize distribution function MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia presenting memento during Sub-Junior TT Excelsior Sports Correspondent goals for Jammu United, while 9th annual day celebration of KC Gurukul Public School in AJMER, Dec 25: JAMMU, Dec 25: Jammu Gagan, Shahan, Ishan and held Udhampur. Holders West Bengal, who Dharam scored goals for Sainik United defeated Sainik Colony Excelsior Sports Correspondent lost the services of Ronit Bhanja Football Club by five goals to Colony Club. Thus, Jammu K C Gurukul celebrates because of overage issue, man- four (5-4) via tie-breaker in the United registered a win by (5-4) SURANKOTE, Dec 25: aged a table-top finish in the sub- ongoing Christmas Soccer goals. While stealing the march, GDC junior boys' category with Delhi Championship, being organized The matches were officiated Surankote celebrated its first 9th annual day following them in Group A in the by Christian Sports by Nazir Ahmed, Harneel, Vijay Annual day-cum prize distribu- Excelsior Correspondent tionally well on the occasion. ONGC Cadet and Sub-Junior Organisation J&K at GGM Kumar and Rinku Gill, while tion function here today. UDHAMPUR, Dec 25: The He said the dedication and tal- National Table Tennis Championships here at the MC Science College Football Lal Gill was the chief guest in Dr Mohd Zaman K C Gurukul Public School cel- ent of budding scholars shows Chowhan Indoor Stadium here Ground, here. today's proceedings. Choudhary, Principal of the ebrated its annual day with the management's contribution today. Earlier, both the teams Young Rovers will take on College presided over the func- great pomp and show, here towards the development and J&K Bank Academy, while tion while Col G S Bhullar, Dy grooming of students in such Bhanja, who was part of the scored 2 goals each in the stipu- today. West Bengal team but was not lated time to take the match to Jammu Sports will lock horns Students of Kids Planet Public School posing for a photo- Commander 6 Sector Romeo Balwant Singh Mankotia, competitive world. with Jammu United in the Force was the chief guest and DIG Gareeb Das also spoke played yesterday, was debarred tie-breaker, wherein Rakesh graph after passing belt grading test organized by Shito-Ryu was the chief guest on the occa- from the championships. Yet, in matches scheduled for tomor- Prof S H Shah, Principal GDC on the occasion. Kumar, Sohan, Nangyal, Saha Karate School J&K. sion, while guest of honors DIG his absence, West Bengal pulled it row. Chairman Anil Mahajan pre- and Sanjeev succeded in scoring Mendhar graced the occasion as Udhampur, Reasi Range Gareeb off to be the No. 1 team, keeping the guest of honour. Das. sented vote of thanks. Kids Planet PS students Principal Taj Razdan high- a clean slate. Delhi, who lost to A large number of Officers, Mr Mankotia in his address West Bengal, won the other two academicians, Sarpanchs, lauded the professional skills of lighted achievements of the school. matches to take the second place excel in belt grading Panchs, parents and prominent students who performed excep- in the group.(PTI) citizens attend the function with Excelsior Sports Correspondent The orange belt test was great enthusiasm. Dr Abdul JAMMU, Dec 25: 43 stu- passed by Achyut Tara, Omm Razaq formally welcomed the dents of Primary Wing of Kids Raj, Jai Chander Shill, Arya, guests and the programme com- Planet Public School brought Aryan Sharma, Sameer Dogra, menced with recitation of holy laurels to the School by Sania Bangotra, Daksh Salgotra, verses of Quran. excelling in belt grading test Akshita Bali, Satvik Jandyal, A colourful programme was organized by Shito-Ryu Karate Aaradhana, Manshu Sharma, staged by the students of the School J&K in the School prem- Shan Pandit, Suneedhi Sharma, college followed by the address ises here today. Ashish, Shivranjani Bharti, of high-flying speakers of the Khwaish, Karan Gaurav Singh Students presenting dance performance during annual day The test was held under the region. Prof Shabir Hussain Kholiya, Janvi Langeh, Rohit function at Sharon Public Higher Secondary School in supervision of Technical emphasised over inculcation of Kumar, Sneha Gupta, Akash Udhampur. Director, Shihan Manoj Mehra morel values among students and general secretary Sensei Sharma, Aryan Vansh, Ujjwal and preservation of Indian cul- Umesh Rekhi. Sharma, Yashodan Sharma, ture at all levels of educational SPHSS celebrates annual day Those who passed yellow Tamana Sharma, Anshul hierarchy. Salgotra, Saativika Pandit and Excelsior Correspondent presented galaxy of entertain- belt test included Harivansh The Principal of the college Mishra, Tarun Sharma, Ashish Sharma. Dr Zaman Choudhary in his JAMMU, Dec 25: Sharon ment items including dances, School Principal, Mona skits and songs. Priyanshi Rajput, Harshita, presidential address placed Public Higher Secondary Gupta lauded the efforts of the The students were also given Sammit Sharma, Divansh before the audience the overall School, Udhampur organized its winners for splendid perform- prizes for their performance in Sharma, Akshat Gupta, Abhinav progress achieved in establish- annual day function here today. ance and coach Umesh Rekhi studies and sports. Kallu, Nilay Malick and Suhani ing the college and making it an On this occasion, Krishan for his guidance. A nativity play depicting the Gupta. institution of repute. Dr Munir Chandra Bhagat, MLA Chenani birth of Jesus Christ and Carols Hussain extended formal vote was the chief guest. were also presented on the occa- of thanks. Other important guests were sion. Delhi lose to Punjab as Viru, Bishop Dr Santosh Thomas of The Principal of the School, Maharashtra ensure Union Church and Anand PM Mathai presented the School Mathew, Senior General report highlighting the impor- Gauti play poor shots bonus point Manager Malayala Manoroma. tant achievements of the stu- NEW DELHI, Dec 25: aiming for six points as they try to PUNE, Dec 25: The students of the school dents during the current year. Gautam Gambhir and get a last-eight berth. Hosts Maharashtra took home Virender Sehwag couldn't stand For Delhi, it's almost end of a bonus point with an emphatic Deepika, Atanau win up and be counted when it mat- the road as they are at fifth place 10-wicket victory over Himachal tered the most as Punjab recorded with 19 points and even an out- Pradesh in their Group C Ranji one of the most inspiring victories right win with bonus points Trophy match, here today. individual title in recent times beating Delhi by against Karnataka won't ensure a Maharashtra got seven points from the encounter after success- JAMSHEDPUR, Dec 25: men national champions in the 98 runs in a Ranji Trophy group knock-out berth. fully chasing down the victory compound section of the champi- Delhi began the day at 60 Top ranked women recurve league game to keep their quarter- target of 60 runs on the fourth and onship. final hopes alive. for three and Gambhir (30) poked archer Deepika Kumari at an away going delivery from final day of their match. (Jharkhand) retained the individ- Deepika beat V Praneetha Chasing a target of 327, Delhi Trailing by 260 runs in their (Gujarat) in the final 604 set to were all out for 228 on the final Manpreet Gony to Gurkeerat ual title, while in the men's section Singh in the slip-cordon. second innings, Himachal become national champion for the day with Rajat Bhatia scoring a Pradesh were bowled out for 319 Atanau Das (PSPB) emerged win- Virender Sehwag (12) played sixth time on the trot. gutsy hundred on a difficult track. runs in 98.1 overs, leaving a target ner in the Individual Olympic a nice drive off Gony and also Round of the 34th Senior National "It was a tough match against Punjab will take a lot of posi- of 60 runs for the hosts which they Praneetha but I enjoyed playing tives from this game as despite fended a short ball that sailed over reached without any fuss. Archery Championship at JRD slips for another four. But he Tata Sports complex here today. tough matches and winning it," being shot out for 74 in the first For Himachal Pradesh, it was Deepika said. again disappointed trying to hit Former international Jhanu innings, they came back to win a matter of getting a point from "I will now concentrate on the Jaskaran Singh over mid-on. Hansdah (Jharkhand) and interna- the match. the match by batting through the forthcoming Asian Games to be However, trying to check his shot, tional archer Rajat Chouhan Punjab now have 23 points day. Lot of hopes were pinned on held in South Korea in 2014," she the ball just lobbed towards mid- Paras Dogra and skipper Rishi (Rajasthan) became women and from seven games and will be added.(PTI) on for a simple catch.(PTI) Dhawan to bat long hours.(PTI)