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THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Anup powers Mumbai to win over Jammu Tawi Summer T-20 Premier League Confident India take on KCCC thrashes TSC to enter final Pune in Maha Derby Excelsior Sports Correspondent Ankush took one wicket. In reply, KCCC easily inexperienced West Indies today MUMBAI, July 20: earlier 19-41 humiliation at this raids with nine raid points fol- JAMMU, July 20: KCCC very venue, NSCI, in the begin- lowed by Deepak Hooda (7) chased the target in 11.1 overs ANTIGUA, July 20: their new coach. In doing so, ed in each of the two tour match- Captain Anup Kumar led today entered into final of by losing just four wickets. skipper Virat Kohli will aim to es, the composition used in both ning of the tournament. but their defence let them down A confident India, with a from the front, in raids as well Jammu Tawi Summer T-20 Bandeep Singh made highest 20 complete a hat trick of Test games indicated a five-bowler Pune, who were without at crucial stages. Captain new coach at the helm, will seek as tackles, to power U Mumba Premier League by defeating its runs for the team while Ram series wins in the Caribbean, approach for the Tests. captain Manjeet Chillar, were Joginder Narwal (3 tackle to record a third consecutive to an exciting 34-31 victory rival Tawi Sports Club (TSC) in Dayal and Somay Jain scored 15 after Rahul Dravid and MS Various members of the fifth on the table, one point points) and Somvir Shekar (4 Test series triumph on the against state rivals Puneri a low scoring 1st semi-final runs each. For TSC, Sumit Dhoni led their sides to victory squad, as well as support staff, tackle points) did their bit. Caribbean soil when the Virat match played today. scalped 2 wickets whereas in 2007 and 2011, respectively. have pointed out in the build-up Mumbai led Pune 15-13 at Kohli-led side clashes with an Batting first, TSC managed Manjeet Singh claimed one Also, Kohli will be hoping to that even a little grass would not half time before the visitors inexperienced West Indies in the to score a paltry total of 55 runs wicket. Ram Dayal was declared win a third successive Test alter the slow nature of the caught up at 15 and then even first cricket match, here from in 14.1 overs by losing all wick- as Man of the Match for his series, after beating Sri Lanka 2- wickets. Thus, it can be expect- went 19-16 ahead when U ets. Abdul Samad scored highest tomorrow. Mumbai were all out. impressive performance with 1 away and South Africa 3-0 at ed that Amit Mishra will be 14 runs for the team while Rahul The Test will herald a new When Anup was caught both bat and ball. home, both last year. picked ahead of Stuart Binny, and Sumit also contributed 9 chapter in Indian cricket history during his raid, Pune led 20-17 The match was officiated by It will be easier said than should Kohli opt for five runs each to the total. For as the team will take the field for and then 23-19 before Mumbai Sadiq Hussain Malik and Vinod done though. For, the slow bowlers. KCCC, Ram Dayal took highest the first time under new coach drew level at 23. Once they Kandayara as umpires while pitches in the West Indies will At the same time, it remains 3 wickets, Akash and Manik Anil Kumble’s guidance. took the lead with 10 minutes Sandeep Manchanda acted as test his team’s resolve. The to be seen who will partner claimed 2 wickets each while More than three weeks have left on the clock, Mumbai did scorer. wickets laid out in St. Kitts for Ishant Sharma, a fit-again passed since the legendary leg- the two practice matches had Mohammad Shami, or Umesh not let go of the advantage spinner assumed charge of the although Pune drew level at 26. Ist KPL Pink Ball Cricket Tourney good bounce, but slow turn for Yadav, who did well against squad. Over this period, he has When the scores were tied the spinners and very little by both Sri Lanka and South Africa led the team through a prepara- 27-all, Pune suffered an all out way of movement for the pacers. in Shami’s absence. WCC beats SCC by 17 runs tory camp and overseen two to give Mumbai a handy 30-27 It is expected to be a contin- Selecting five bowlers also Excelsior Sports Correspondent 101 in 18.3 overs. Surinder practice matches in St. Kitts last Players in action during a Pro Kabaddi match at Mumbai on advantage with four minutes uing trend though the four-Test clears up the way for Rohit made 21 runs in 22 balls while week. Wednesday. left in the game. (PTI) series, although the pitch for this Sharma to be benched again, JAMMU, July 20: Whites Ashu scored 14 runs in 19 balls. He has introduced a new Cricket Club (WCC) beat Sai first Test seemed to throw up a with the Mumbai batsman sit- Paltan in the Pro Kabaddi For WCC, Bharat was the bonding spirit in the dressing behind their arch-rivals from Zonal Level Cricket Cricket Club (SCC) by 17 runs surprise. ting out of the second warm-up League here today. wrecker in chief, who took 5 room, and lifted morale through across the Sahyadri after play- in a thrilling match played here With two days to go, there match previously as well. The Maharashtra derby was Tourney for U-17 Boys wickets in his 4-over spell by numerous group activities, thus ing one extra game. today at KC Sports Club in 1st were a green sprinkling of grass He was among five players dominated by Anup as he giving just 14 runs. Rohit also ensuring a seamless transition Anup was given good sup- KPL Pink Cricket Tournament. on the surface. It seemed noth- who showed up for optional helped hosts U Mumba turn inaugurated took three wickets in his two- from Ravi Shastri’s tenure as port in defence by Surjeet (5 Excelsior Sports Correspondent Batting first WCC scored ing more than patches left to practice two days before the around a 16-19 deficit with tackle points) and Jeeva Kumar over spell. team director. hold the pitch together for five Test, the others being Binny, some superb raids and timely 118 runs for the loss of 8 wick- Bharat was declared as Man As such the focus now com- (2 tackle points) while Rishank SAMBA, July 20: An Inter ets in the stipulated 20 overs. days, and yet it could alter the Mishra, Cheteshwar Pujara and tackles that fetched him nine Devadiga (4 raid points) and School Zonal Level Cricket of the Match for his splendid pletely shifts to the field, where Indian think-tank’s plans regard- KL Rahul. In a way, these are raid points and two in defence. Ravi scored highest 39 runs for performance with the ball. the Indian players will try to put Rakesh Kumar (4 points Tournament being organized by the team while Kamal also ing the first-choice eleven. the names vying for two spots in The victory, their sixth from including one tackle point) Department of Youth Services The matches were officiated in action the plans laid out by While 13 players had participat- the playing eleven. (PTI) 10 games, helped the Mumbai scored 22 runs in 31 balls. For by Rakesh and Sunny as were the others to catch the eye and Sports, district Samba, SCC, Arvind took three impor- franchise to take the fourth from the home team. began today at Samba Stadium. umpires while Rehan acted as place with a total tally of 32 tant wickets by giving 30 runs in For the visitors, Ajay The tournament was inaugu- scorer. Today’s chief guests points. It also avenged their 4-over spell while Ashu also were Shashi and Vivek Singh Thakur was the top player in rated by District Officer, Subash claimed 2 wickets. Chander Bhardwaj. A total of 72 (Ranji players). The tournament In reply, SCC failed to chase is being organized by Krish Hyderabad boy Rohit Khandelwal players from different schools of the target and bundled out on five zones of the district are par- Sports. ticipating in the tournament. The crowned Mr World 2016 championship is being held under Hockey legend Shahid passes LONDON, July 20: ecstatic. It's a dream come true the guidance of Director General, and am very thankful to the Miss DYSSO, J&K, Jehangir Mir. Rohit Khandelwal has India Organization for giving While addressing the partici- away, tributes pour in become the first Indian to win me this opportunity and guiding pants, Mir suggested the students NEW DELHI, July 20: this morning. It was multiple the coveted title of me throughout my to remain fit and disciplined and organ failure that led to his pass- Mr World 2016 at the exciting journey. take part in games and sports as Indian hockey legend ing away. He will be taken to grand finale of the "My family, they have value in life. Mohammad Shahid, known for Varanasi and last rites will be per- Mr World competi- friends and my fans Giving details of the his wizardly stick work during formed there tomorrow," tion held at the have been a constant Tournament, the DYSSO Samba his playing days, passed away Shahid's son Mohammed Saif Southport Theatre & support for me and this explained that earlier they organ- today due to multiple organ fail- said.