SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2016 (PAGE 18) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Shami's fitness, openers' form White Knight Corps (B) lifts Northern WIMBLEDON Command Army Adventure Cup Raonic stuns Federer in key issues in 1st warm-up tie Excelsior Sports Correspondent seven seconds followed by ST KITTS, July 8: new beginning with his boys key speedster Mohammed White Knight Corps (A) team. ready to hit the straps in what Shami's body holds to the REASI, July 8: Three day The team from Chinar Corps India's new chief coach Anil promises to be an eventful 49- rigours of longer version -- long Northern Command Army five sets to make final Kumble will be keeping a keen bagged the third position in the day tour in the assortment of when he comes back for his Adventure Cup concluded at event. The selected players will LONDON, July 8: and 75 winners while Federer momentum, backing it up with a eye on speedster Mohammed islands where longer version of second and third spells. Army Adventure Node, here. converted just one of nine break service game to love. participate for the Army Milos Raonic became the Shami's fitness along with the the game is no longer a priori- Skipper Virat Kohli had in Nine teams with professional points. His seventh ace of the con- Adventure Cup scheduled to be first Canadian man to reach a form of opener Shikhar ty. fact complimented Shami acumen from the Army partici- Raonic, playing in his sec- test sealed the set in the 10th held at a later stage. Grand Slam final at Wimbledon Dhawan when the team begin Yet a team that has six cur- terming him as someone "who pated in the competition which ond Wimbledon semi-final after game. During the prize distribution here today when he stunned bowls the ideal Test match consisted of three team disci- losing to Federer at the same With his coach John ceremony held today, General punch drunk seven-time cham- length". plines to include nine kilometers stage two years ago, came out McEnroe commentating for Kohli, Co play beach basketball Officer Commanding said that pion Roger Federer in a titanic Ishant Sharma, who has had cycling, 12 kilometers running blasting from the start. British television, Raonic had to such competitions are a reflec- five-set struggle. BASSETERRE, July 8: gage misplaced. a long lay-off, will also like to followed by 16 kilometers of tion of the team spirit and men- Sixth seed Raonic triumphed The BCCI posted a video of get into the groove along with white water rafting. Indian cricket team, led by tal decisiveness. 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 and the players chilling out at the Umesh Yadav as the trio will be All the events were conduct- skipper Virat Kohli, enjoyed a Adventure Sports, a hall- goes on to face second seed beach, with all-rounder Stuart key to Kohli's gameplans. ed without a breather and tested session of sun and sea, playing Andy Murray, the 2013 champi- Binny indulging in a bit of com- For the coach, it will be an the physical as well as mental mark of the Army, has since time beach volleyball in the idyllic on, or 10th-seeded Czech Tomas mentary. opportunity to also test his endurance of each participant. immemorial been revered as a islands of St Kitts here today. Berdych India will open their tour reserve pacers in Bhuvneshwar White Knight Corps (B) character and personality devel- Beach volleyball was the It was 25-year-old Raonic's with a two-day warm-up game Kumar and Shardul Thakur. team secured the first position in opment aspect of Army's culture way through which the crick- first win on grass against a top against the West Indies Cricket It is expected that the top- the competition with timing of and has been propagated in all eters relaxed after a long flight 10 opponent and shattered Board President's XI at Warner order batsmen will be atleast two hours three minutes and its forms. from India, during which chief Federer's hopes of going on to Park, St Kitts from tomorrow. told to face around 75-80 balls. coach Anil Kumble saw his bag- claim a record eighth All (PTI) When India tours abroad for Aryan Mahajan adds England Club crown and 18th Test series, the general norm is major. its tour of West Indies with a rent Test players including for specialist batsmen to play After weathering an early two-day warm-up game against skipper Leon Johnson, 75-80 balls (in case they don't another feather in cap storm, Federer had been in com- WICB President's XI here Jermaine Blackwood, Rajendra get out) and then retire to allow plete control of the semi-final, tomorrow. Chandrika, Shane Dowrich, others to get some time out Excelsior Sports Correspondent terfinals, wherein he registered his 10th at the tournament, until The two-day match will be Shai Hope and Jomel Warrican there in the middle. win over Aaron Chang by 3-0. In JAMMU, July 8: Talented the tie turned suddenly and dra- an unofficial game where both will mean that Indians are Since landing here yester- semis, Aryan lost to Daniel and table tennis player matically in the fourth set. teams will get to bat a day each expected to get quality match day, the Indian team has clinched bronze of Jammu and The 34-year-old, bidding to with all players being allowed practice. enjoyed an open yoga session medal. Kashmir Aryan become the oldest finalist in 42 to play. The first warm-up match and a game of beach volleyball. In U- 2200, Mahajan added years, squandered three break For Kumble, it will be a will indicate as to how India's (PTI) Mahajan lost the another feather in quarterfinals, points in the set and slipped his cap by win- whereas in U- from 40-0 up on serve in the Milos Raonic fist pumps after winning match against Roger ning the Bronze 1600, he regis- 12th game. Federer. U Mumba edge Bengaluru Bulls by 24-23 medal in the U- tered win over Federer, whose last Grand 1500 event, He carved out and converted save two break points in the fifth PATNA, July 8: Mumba's account with a bonus defender Surendra Nada and Mohit rivals and Slam crown came at Wimbledon the only break point of the first game and another in the ninth of point in the fourth minute. Nine Chhillar as U Mumba made a organised during advanced to in 2012, had already required U Mumba erased an eight-point the 2016 US set for a 3-1 lead before unleash- the fourth set. empty raids in the first eight min- strong start to the second half. quarterfinals. He five sets to get past Marin Cilic ing the fastest serve of the tour- However, in a remarkable deficit as they staged a brilliant utes meant it was a cagey affair as Bengaluru Bulls maintained a five- National lost the quarterfi- in the quarter-finals, saving comeback to edge out Bengaluru Championship, nament of 144mph (231.7km/h) 12th game, Federer was pegged Bengaluru Bulls led 3-2. point lead after 25 minutes as they nals to Derrick three match points in the in the fifth game. back from 40-0 after serving up Bulls by 24-23 in the Star Sports After 10 minutes, it was 4-4 as led 16-11. U Mumba made a strong held at Las Vegas. Phan. process. Pro Kabaddi here today. Mahajan registered win in Federer squandered four set back-to-back double faults and both teams adopted a cautious comeback and inflicted an all-out in In U-1900, Aryan only lost And the effort took its toll on points in the 10th game of the Raonic levelled the semi-final Anup Kumar had a terrific approach. Rakesh Kumar was the 32nd minute to lead 20-19. each round robin group and to Felix Li 2-3, but registered the 17-time major winner in the game for U Mumba as he ended up came first. He advanced to quar- second set, the last of which off on a third set point when the shown a green card in the 12th Between 28th and 33rd minute, win over others. decider where he needed treat- a sloppy backhand. Swiss meekly teed-up an oppor- with 11 points and led his team minute of the game for prompting U Mumba scored nine points ment on his right thigh and from the front in the second half. But the veteran wasn't to be tunity for the Canadian to pass during a raid. Bengaluru Bulls whereas Bulls scored mere two as jarred his left knee and foot in a denied when Raonic left the him. Bengaluru Bulls drew first forced a super tackle in the 13th the balance of the game swung in U Griezmann double sends worrying fall. blood both in attack and defence as door open again in the tiebreak- Federer then required treat- minute as both teams were level at Mumba'sfavour. Raonic, nine years his junior, er with his sixth double fault of ment on his right thigh in the Pawan Kadian scored a raid point six points apiece. With less than three minutes to pounced for a 3-1 lead while and then the defence sent Rishank determined France to Euro final the tie. changeover. With less than three minutes to go, the Bengaluru Bulls held a slen- Federer had to save two more The Swiss soon went to The fatigued legend saved a Devadiga to the bench to lead 2-0 go, Bengaluru Bulls led 9-7 and der one-point lead but Anup Kumar MARSEILLE, July 8: Germany renewed their control break points in the sixth game. after three minutes. another three set points and this break point at 1-2 in the decider managed to revive star raider Rohit scored his ninth raid point to tie the of the ball in the second half but The Canadian held hs nerve time he pounced, levelling the but only after jarring his left foot Anup Kumar opened U Kumar. Rohit Kumar immediately game at 22-22. U Mumba got two Antoine Griezmann took up Griezmann rattled them again with and claimed victory when the mantle as challenger-in-chief to match when a Raonic backhand and knee in an awkward fall. Life must go made an impact as he helped inflict tackle points in the space of a a 72nd minute goal. Federer went wide with a weary stab drifted wide. A breathtaking close-up rally the first all out in the 19th minute minute to lead 24-22 with only 35 Cristiano Ronaldo with two goals Paul Pogba's cross from the left forehand which condemned the that crushed world champions Federer broke for the first at the net went in the Canadian's on, says Mallya and Bengaluru Bulls led 14-8 at the seconds left on the clock. was cleared by Neuer into the Swiss star to his first loss in a time in the semi-final for a 4-3 favour and he broke for 3-1 in interval. Bengaluru Bulls got another raid Germany and saw France into Atletico Madrid star's path to fire Wimbledon semi-final. SILVERSTONE, July 8: Sunday's Euro 2016 final against lead in the third set as Raonic what proved to be the crucial Anup Kumar picked up two point but it wasn't enough as they home through the legs of the goal- Raonic finished with 23 aces suffered a sudden loss of breakthrough. (Agencies) points and got rid of key Bulls lost 23-24. (PTI) Portugal. keeper who had only conceded one Embattled Indian business A penalty awarded seconds tycoon Vijay Mallya, declared a other goal in regulation time at the before half-time caused turmoil in tournament. Indian challenge ends as proclaimed offender by a Mumbai the German camp. Griezmann took court in a money laundering case, Neeraj fails to get Rio ticket, loses in box-off today said that "life must go on" as NEW DELHI, July 8: boxers -- Shiva Thapa (56kg), he made a rare public appearance Manoj Kumar (64kg) and Vikas Paes-Hingis out of mixed doubles WBC Asian champion Neeraj on the Formula 1 racing track here. Krishan (75kg) -- in the Games LONDON, July 8: for the Paes-Hingis pairing round followed by Bruno Soares Goyat (69kg) failed to secure an The UB Group chairman, who scheduled next month. The trio would be the fact that their oppo- and Elena Vesnina who also did- Olympic ticket as he went down India's miserable campaign at has been based in the UK since had made the cut through the nents were playing the first n't play in the second round 0-3 in the box-off of the the Wimbledon ended as defend- early this year and who co-owns qualifiers for amateurs. match of the tournament having encounter. International Boxing ing mixed doubles champions Sahara Force India, is here for the The competition in Venezuela got walkover in the first two "We were warming up and Association's Olympic Qualifying Leander Paes and Martina Hingis Formula 1 British Grand Prix at had 26 Rio quota places on offer - rounds. getting ready each day and we Tournament for professional box- were knocked out in the third Silverstone in Northamptonshire, - three in every weight category Paes and Hingis had complet- were always put on at the end of ers in Vargas, Venezuela today. round by scratch pair of Britain's in the East Midlands region of except heavyweight (91kg) and ed a mixed doubles Grand Slam the day, so we've literally just The 24-year-old Neeraj, who Heather Watson and Finland's England. super heavyweight (91+kg), from after their French Open victory been ready to play for each match had lost 0-3 to second-seeded Henri Kontinen, who played their "I love racing, I'm a petrolhead, which only the winners will earn having captured the Australian and they've told us last minute," German Arajik Marutjan in the first match together. I'm passionate about it, that's why I an Olympic spot. Open, Wimbledon and US Open said Watson. semifinal yesterday, was beaten The Brit-Finn pair beat the bought this team in the first place. The tournament featured box- titles in 2015. "I think today in the first set by Spaniard Sissokho Ndiaye 16th seeded Indo-Swiss pair 3-6 Monaco I missed terribly, I missed ers from AIBA's own professional Watson and Kontinen reached we were finding our ground, get- Youba in today's box-off to deter- 6-3 6-2 in a well-contested three- the bonus of the podium in events -- the World Series of the third round without getting ting comfortable with each other, mine the third Olympic qualifier setter. Monaco, I missed Baku, which I Boxing (WSB) and AIBA Pro walk-overs from Louisa Chirico and then we kind of took off, in the category as the finalists What would be embarrassing believe is fantastic. To that extent Boxing (APB) -- besides pro box- France players celebrating after winning semi-final against and Denis Kudla in the first especially in that third set." (PTI) have taken the top two slots. He I'd be lying if I said I missed noth- ers from all over the world. Germany during Euro 2016 in Marseille, France.(UNI) settled for a bronze medal. ing," he said. However, none of the big Neeraj's loss ended India's his chance and added a second Germany desperately pushed Ganguly turns 44, wishes pour in "Having said that life must go names in the pro circuit made strike to extend his lead as the tour- hopes of securing a quota berth at forward. Joshua Kimmich hit the KOLKATA, July 8: on helping India wave our flag who asked Virender Sehwag to on, and being based here and not themselves available for the event nament's leading scorer and the final Olympic qualifying tour- crossbar with one shot and other high,just like u waved ur shirt at open the batting in Test Cricket travelling I have more time to citing reasons ranging from fit- become France's new football nament for boxing as Gaurav efforts went narrowly wide. But Former Indian captain Lords.' and rest is history..." devote to what I want to. Working ness, lack of time for preparation hero. Bidhuri (52kg) and Dilbag Singh France held firm for a famous and Sourav Ganguly turned 44 Ganguly's another famous "Here's wishing a very out six days a week so I shed a few and the threat of sanctions by their "He's our little Mr Extra," said (81kg) had already bowed out thrilling victory. Happy Birthday to former kilos and I'm feeling good and fit," promoters and licensing bodies fellow striker Olivier Giroud after after first-round losses. Sunday's final will pit #TeamIndia captain he told 'motorsport.Com'.(PTI) like the WBO and the IBA. (PTI) the dramatic win before 65,000 India will thus have only three Griezmann against Ronaldo and a @SGanguly99 spectators on a hot Thursday night team from a nation of 11 million #HappyBirthday Dada," the in Marseille. people against one of Europe's BCCI wrote in its official France's first victory over their India to make debut in giants, who won the World Cup in Twitter handle. rivals in a major tournament since 1998 at the same venue and the West Bengal chief minister 1958 came out of a controversial European title in 1984. Mamata Banerjee also wished penalty decision at the end of the French coach Didier Ganguly on twitter. "Wish you U-17 Futsal World Cup first half. Deschamps hailed Germany as a all the success and happiness in MUMBAI, July 8: conclude the last Zone 'C'. futsal would be a great learning Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli "a great team." life." The Indian squad was experience for us. We are excit- saw that German captain Bastian India will make its maiden "We found it tough but we did- Credited for changing the selected through U-17 nation- ed and ready to test ourselves Schweinsteiger handled the ball in appearance in the under-17 n't give up," he said praising his image of Indian cricket -- als which were hosted in against the best futsal players an aerial challenge with Patrice Futsal World Cup, scheduled in own players' determination. 'being tigers at home and lambs Haryana from June 14 to June in the world," said the 15-year- Evra. German players were furious Paraguay from July 11, after France's recent years have been overseas' -- Ganguly took 16. The shortlisted players old Selvakumar. but Griezmann sent goalkeeper being invited by the sport's clouded by defeats and scandal, charge of the Indian team fol- from the nationals were put Futsal Association of India Manuel Neuer the wrong way with governing body as a wild card including a player strike at the lowing the match-fixing scan- through a training camp here Founding President Namdev his spot kick. entrant. 2010 World Cup. Now the country dal in 2000 succeeding June 26 to July 5 before 15 Shirgaonkar said, "Futsal is at a The 2014 World Cup winners The five-a-side soccer appears to be behind them again. Mohammad Azharuddin. players were selected to repre- very nascent stage in India and had dominated possession and sport, played on a smaller field "I've always believed in my Ganguly's fans also cele- sent the country at the World sending our U-17 team to the German coach Joachim Loew said and mainly indoors, is gov- players," said Deschamps. "The brated his birthday at the Cup. World Cup could be a great he had to "calm the players down" erned by the Association ones I chose to form this squad Behala residence of the 'Prince The squad left for Paraguay opportunity to propagate futsal in the dressing room at half-time Mundial de Futsal (AMF). have repaid me handsomely. This of Kolkata' by cutting cakes. today morning and would be in India. because of the penalty. India, thus, would be one of playing their first game against "We have picked 15 of the is their story, their victory." (PTI) A 10-kg customised cake the 12 countries to compete for Catalonia on July 12, followed best futsal players in India and with photo of Ganguly talking the U-17 World Cup crown by league games against are confident of them putting We need a strong junior side to on phone sitting on the Eden which is slated to close on July Paraguay on July 13 and up a good show at the World Gardens outfield was specially 20, a media release said here Kazakhstan on July 14. Cup. I am hoping this experi- develop senior team: Harendra prepared by his fan club run by today. "It is a great honour to be ence helps them come back as Santanu Saha Cricket NEW DELHI, July 8: World Cup in Lucknow later this India, to be led by Chennai representing India at the high- better players. We are grateful Academy. futsal player Bharatraj year, the primary objective of "We celebrate his birthday est level in any form. To play to the AMF for inviting India to Indian junior men's hockey Selvakumar, have been drawn the junior team will be to gain in a grand way since 2001 against other national players compete in one of its marquee team coach Harendra Singh Sourav Ganguly cutting his birthday cake. in Zone `A' which also houses perspective about their abilities (when he beat Australia) and who have grown up playing tournaments."(PTI) believes the idea behind a strong Catalonia, Kazakhstan and the and learn from experiences of today and birthday wishes teammate Yuvraj Singh also Ganguly always obliges by cut- youth team is not just about win- host nation, Paraguay. playing at the big stage. poured in from all quarters for wished "cricket's biggest ting the cake," Santanu Saha ning but also providing the sen- Colombia, Belgium, Brazil Jayaram, Pawar set up all "The idea behind these tours one of the country's most cele- Dada". said surrounded by Ganguly's ior national team with a steady and Australia make up the Zone is not just to gain experience brated cricketers. "Sourav Ganguly is the one fans. (PTI) production line. 'B', whereas Argentina, individually, but to gain experi- '#HappyBirthdayDada' Indian quarterfinal at US Open "The idea behind a strong Uruguay, Morocco and Curazo ence as a side. It is important," trended on Twitter for the for- Rome Hockey Olympian EL MONTE, July 8: In the men's doubles, second youth team is not just to win and Indian junior team captain and mer batsman, who was the most seeds Attri and Reddy dug deep play tournaments at this level, successful Indian captain Registration date Fourth seed Ajay Jayaram defender Dipsan Tirkey said. to beat Japan's Kenya but also have a steady produc- before the feat was surpassed and Anand Pawar set up an all- He said the junior team Joe Antic hospitalised extended Mitsuhashi and Yuta Watanabe tion line of prospects up for the by the present limited-overs Indian quarterfinal in the US always draws inspiration from MUMBAI, July 8: 1-0. 23-21, 21-13 in a match lasting senior team. For that to happen, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Excelsior Sports Correspondent Open Grand Prix Gold bad- the senior team. Acentre half, Antic also was part 39 minutes. the gap between the two must Indian head coach Anil Hockey Olympian Joe Antic has minton event here. "Having watched their (sen- of the hockey squad that finished SRINAGAR, July 8: All The Indians now face anoth- not be too varied," Harendra Kumble, a former teammate been hospitalised but his condition Other Indians who made the iors) performances of late, espe- runner-up to Pakistan in the Asian J&K Chess Association has er Japanese combine of Takuro said ahead of his wards opening and captain, was among the has improved today, according to quarterfinals were the men's cially in the Champions Trophy, Games at Jakarta two years later. extended the registration date Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi. match at the EurAsia Cup in first to wish Ganguly on his family sources. doubles pairing of Manu Attri we are highly motivated to According to William, the for- for the forthcoming South Asian The women's doubles pair- Russia tomorrow. official twitter handle, "'Happy "He's unwell and is still in ICU. and B Sumeeth Reddy, and ensure the standards do not dip. mer international player, who toured Amateur Chess Championship ing of Poorvisha and Meghana "With Harmanpreet (Singh) birthday @SGanguly99! May He was put on oxygen but it is off women's doubles duo of S We will do our best to learn from to be held here to July 20 with- advanced to the last eight with a and Harjeet (Singh) staking the almighty shower lots of now. We are hoping he will recover East Africa and Europe with the sen- Poorvisha Ram and Meghana the way they played and ensure out any late fees. 21-16, 21-6 win over America 's strong claims in the senior side love and blessings!'" fully," Antic's son William, said ior team in the late 1950s, had retired Jakkampudi. we produce good performances The players, who are inter- Ariel Lee and Sydney Lee. right now, we have already Former Test opener today. from Western Railway. Pawar defeated compatriot on the tour," Tirkey added. ested to participate in the cham- Jwala Gutta and Ashwini proved that India has a huge Virender Sehwag, who feels Antic, 90, represented the coun- After his playing days, he took Pratul Joshi 21-10, 21-13 while After the EurAsia Cup pionship can contact General Ponnappa were seeded one for depth in talent. Now the trick is Ganguly sacrificed the opening try in the 1960 Olympic Games at up coaching and was the national Jayaram outplayed Pedro Indian colts will travel to Secretary, AJKCA Ashiq the women's doubles but they to ensure consistency. This has slot for him, also followed suit: Rome where Pakistan ended India's coach of the Oman team that took Martins of Portugal 21-11, 21- England later this month for a Ahmad Kolu on Mobile number did not take part in the competi- to happen regularly," he added. 'HappyBirthdayDada glorious 32-year golden run by win- part in the 1982 Asian Games in 15. six match series. (PTI) 99066-85844. tion due to latter's health. (PTI) With an eye on the Junior @SGanguly99. May you keep ning the final between the arch-foes Delhi.(PTI)