WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU T20 Tourney in India look to bounce back Jammu and Kashmir lose to next week by 277 runs Excelsior Sports Correspondent as Dhoni returns JAMMU, Dec 16: 5 Star DINDIGUL (TAMIL NADU), TN, who had already got the Club will be organizing BRISBANE, Dec 16: shals his team in the second game much of note in the first Test. Dec 16: upperhand after J&K were skittled T20 Cricket Tournament at O P tomorrow. Alot will depend on how Smith out for 132 in reply to the first- Hill Stadium in the next week. Bolstered by the return of regu- Given the young team, the first goes about scoring runs at the num- After humbling big boys innings score of 254, improved Top teams drawn from lar captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and foremost task for Dhoni will be ber-four spot. Clarke averages a Mumbai in their opening their batting show the second time Mendhar and adjoining areas India will look to regroup and fight to get the playing combination right staggering 76.92 in 9 Tests versus encounter, Jammu and Kashmir around to bag six points. will be participating in the their way back into the four-match if they have to bounce back in the India at home and it is imperative failed to weave their magic once Resuming Tuesday on 199 Tournament. series when they face Australia on a series. that the young captain keeps that again as they lost to Tamil Nadu for one, overnight centurion According to a handout lively Gabba in the second Dhoni's return means form going. by 277 runs on the third day of finally fin- issued here, the Tournament cricket Test starting here tomorrow. Wriddhiman Saha will be warming Smith is just coming off a hun- the Group A Ranji Trophy crick- ished on 137 and stitched a sec- will be held under the supervi- In the absence of Dhoni, the the benches. Ravindra Jadeja is also dred in Adelaide so he will have et match, here today. ond-wicket 124-run partnership sion of Tariq Hussain Shah and visitors were ably led by stand-in unavailable for selection owing to some breathing space to settle Chasing a mammoth 409 for with (73). Nazim Manhas. skipper Virat Kohli, as they came injury and Bhuvneshwar Kumar down. Even so, he will need to a win in the four-day encounter also con- For further information, the Players in action during a kho-kho match of PPKPL in Reasi. very close to winning the first Test has already been ruled out with his draw on the patience that he has at the NPR College Ground, the tributed a valuable 24 as teams desirous to take part in before agonisingly losing out on replacement Dhawal Kulkarni join- induced in his batting-style in Parvez Rasool-led side were medium-pacer Umar Nazir Mir the Tournament can contact the Reasi Nightingales win in kho-kho; the fifth and final day by 48 runs in ing the squad. recent times and rely on the experi- shot out for 131 as TN left-arm picked up two . organizers on the mobile nos: an intense chase. In four of their last six overseas ence of the senior players around spinner bagged Brief Scores: 9419174121; 9419374205. Dhoni now returns to the side Tests, wherein Dhoni was captain him. five wickets. Tamil Nadu 254 and 286/5 for the second Test after recovering in five of them, India opted to go Smith will heavily depend on J&K opener Shubham dec in 69 overs (Abhinav State Skating Reasi Royals in cricket from a thumb injury and will have with a five-bowler attack. the services of David Warner, who Khajuria top-scored with 60 runs Mukund 137, Baba Aparajith Excelsior Sports Correspondent In cricket, Reasi Royals to provide the inspiration for the A grassy pitch and lots of scored centuries in both the innings as the visitors could only last 44 73; Umar Nazir Mir 2-42) Championship achieved victory over Youth young team to restore parity. rolling a day ahead of the Test of the first Test, and hope that runs overs in their second innings. Jammu and Kashmir 132 and from Dec 25 REASI, Dec 16: The final Cricket Club and won the match Despite his availability, India means that India's bowlers –- in flow from the blades of Shane The match was surely domi- 131 (Shubham Khajuria 60, Ian phase of Pir Panjal Knights by 3 wickets. Shivam Gupta of do not have a member in this squad particular the pacemen –- will per- Watson and opener Chris Rogers. nated by the hosts from start to Dev Singh 31; Aushik Srinivas Excelsior Sports Correspondent Premier League (PPKPL), a Reasi Royals smashed quick-fire who has played Test cricket at this haps take a liking to it. But they If the 25-year-old finds instant finish as the Ramaswamy 5-12, 3-64). mega sporting event has started 53 runs to set a fighting total of JAMMU, Dec 16: The State ground, which is known as need to find their discipline first if success, then Smith will open a Prasanna-led side outplayed the Points: Tamil Nadu 6 Jammu at Zorawar Singh Stadium, here 139 runs in the allotted 20 overs. Championship-cum-Selection Australia's fortress as no opposition they want to make any sort of new chapter for Australian cricket. J&K team in every department. and Kashmir 0. (PTI) from December, 12, 2014. The team from Youth Cricket trials to pick the team for 52nd team has managed to win a Test impression on the Australian bat- Teams: The second semifinal of kho- Club played very well but could National Roller Skating here since 1988-89. ting. Australia: David Warner, kho tournament was played score only 138 runs by losing 5 Championship to be held latter, The visitors' last Test here was R Ashwin looked busy in prac- Chris Rogers, Shane Watson, Steve between the team Reasi wickets. Shivam Gupta was will be held from December 25 during the 2003-04 tour, when tice ahead of the match and it is Smith (c), Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Nightingales and Akhnoor adjudged as man of the match. to December 28, 2014 at Shiva Sourav Ganguly set the tone with anticipated that he will return to the Marsh, Brad Haddin (wk), Mitchell Arrows which was won by The Pir Panjal Knights Roller Skating Institute an imperious knock of 144 and team. If India do go in with five Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Reasi Nightingales by scoring Premier League is providing Peerkho, here. Dhoni will perhaps need an act of bowlers then Rohit Sharma will Lyon, Josh Hazlewood. 11 points. Koefeeka Kafi was great entertainment to spectators The entry forms can be had similar inspiration when he mar- have to sit out, not having done India: MS Dhoni (c & wk), adjudged the best player of the and at the same time boosting at Shiva Roller Skating Institute Shikhar Dhawan, , day for her performances. the morale of the players. Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, from December 18 to December Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, 20, 2014 and the last date for Suresh Raina, Wriddhiman Saha, submission of entry forms is Ravindra Jadea, R Ashwin, Karn Medal winners of MV International School in Speedball December 23, 2014. Sharma, Ishant Sharma, Championship posing for a group photograph. For further information, the Mohammad Shami, Varun Aaron, teams and players desirous to Umesh Yadav, Dhawal Kulkarni, take part in the Championship KL Rahul, Naman Ojha. MV International bags overall can contact P P Singh on mobile Match starts at 5.30 am IST. no: 9419112005. (PTI) trophy in Speedball C’ship Milat FA, Valley Masarat claims 1st place Excelsior Sports Correspondent Multonia(8th A), Vishal Sharma FC register wins in in cross country (8th B) and Vikas Sharma (5th JAMMU, Dec 16: MV B) (all gold); Adeev Kundal (7th U-19 football The winners of State Level Inter District Archery Competition Excelsior Sports Correspondent International School, Vijaypur A), Mansi Slathia (8th C) and posing with DC, Leh Simrandeep Singh on Tuesday. bagged the trophy for ‘Overall Himanshu Sharma (8th A) (all Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 16: Masarat Best Medalist Team’ which includ- silver) and Aryan Vaid (7th A), SRINAGAR, Dec 16: Milat Jubilant winners 5-Star Cricket Club players posing for a Qadir of PG Department of ed 5 gold, 3 silver and 7 bronze Medals, trophies distributed Mansi Slathia (8th C), Prabjot Football Academy, Kashmir group photograph at O P Hill Stadium in Mendhar on Tuesday. Jammu University claimed 1st medals in the State Speedball Singh (4th C), Akshit Slathia Valley FC, Tengpora Football among archers place in the Inter-Collegiate Championship which concluded at (4th C), Rohtaz (6th C), Sparsh cross country (women) champi- Club and AMC FC registered Excelsior Correspondent Simrandeep appreciated the M A Stadium, here yesterday. Samyal (7th A) and Pratham 5 Star outplays Uchhad to win T20 title onship 2014-15 at New wins in the ongoing Under-19 emerging talent of Ladakhi stu- Around 1200 students from Thappa (7th A) (all bronze). University Campus, here today. boys’ knockout football tourna- Excelsior Correspondent In reply, 5 Star Club chased LEH, Dec 16: On the valedic- dents in different sporting events 6 districts and 60 schools partic- School Director, Gourav Nidha Rashid of P G ment-2014 at Polo Ground, the target easily in 13 overs by tory function of the State Level and urged the District Youth ipated in the Championship. Abrol and the Principal K L Department of Jammu here. MENDHAR, Dec 16: losing 5 wickets and won the Inter District Archery Competition Services and Sport Officer to sup- The medal winners from MV Dogra lauded the efforts of the University stood 2nd, while the Earlier, in the 1st match, Defeating Uchhad Cricket Club match by 5 wickets. Nazim (SLIDAC) under 14 and 19, Boys port students who excel in particu- International School included students and their coaches 3rd position was claimed by Milat Football Academy, in an easy contest by 5 wickets Manhas, Nazarat Hussain and and Girls, DC, Leh Simrandeep lar sport. He too assured to extend Atish Slathia (7th A), Aryan Sunny Nanda and Gurjeet Singh Jigmet Diksit of GCW Parade. Rajouri Kadal defeated in the summit clash, 5 Star Badshah were the main scorers, Singh who was the chief guest on help at his level and expressed Vaid (8th A), Dishant for this achievement. The event was organized by Universal Football Academy, Cricket Club Poonch won the contributing 23, 19 and 10 runs the occasion gave away the hope that one day Ladakhi stu- the Directorate of Sports and Barzulla via tie breaker by 5 title trophy of the T20 Cricket to the total respectively. Faisal medals and trophies to the winners dents will represent Indian archery Physical Education University goals to 2 goals. In the stipulat- Tournament, organized by Press Saleem was declared man of the and runners in the competition. team in Asian, Commonwealth of Jammu. ed time the match tied at (1-1) Council of Mendhar at OP Hill series, while Tariq Hussain Shah Simrandeep congratulated all and Olympic games. Prof Dhian S Bhau, goal. Stadium, here today. was adjudged man of the match. the students participating in the District Youth Services and Director, Sports and Physical In the 2nd match, Kashmir Winning the toss and batting The winners were awarded competition and especially the stu- Sport Officer, Abdul Rashid in his Education, University of Valley FC, Baghat crushed New first, Uchhad Club collapsed at a with a cash prize of Rs 10,000 dents from Kargil district who welcome speech gave a detail Jammu flagged off the race in Convent, Gogjibagh by 4 goals paltry total of 63 runs in the 14 along with the trophy and have come all the way despite the about the State Level Inter District presence of Sumnesh Sharma, to one (4-1), while in another overs. None of the batsmen mementoes by the chief guest, cold weather to have the participa- Tournament and told that due to Dr Mandeep Singh, Suman match, Tengpora FC trounced could cross the the double figure M S Nazki, president Press tion of their district in the compe- the weather constraints except for Lata, Mukesh Sharma, Dr Brij All Stars Club, Lalchowk by mark and Basharat Hussain with Council of Mendhar, while the tition. Kargil no other district from J&K Baloria, Rajkumar Bakshi, two goals to nil (2-0). 8 runs was the top scorer. For 5 runners-up team was presented a Singh said that archery is could participate in the competi- Vikesh Sharma, Goutam, In the last match, AMC FC, Star Club, skipper Basharat cash prize of Rs 5000 along with played in very limited States in tion. The entire tournament was Ravish Vaid, Gagan Kumar, Jai Zadibal scripted win over its Hussain Shah was the wrecker- trophy and mementoes. our country and Ladakh is one organised by District Youth Baharat, Vikas Karlopia, rival by 4 goals to 2 goals in an in-chief, who captured 5 impor- where archery is given great Services and Sports Department, SSP Poonch JS Johar interacting with players while inaugu- Pawan Singh, Arjun Singh and easy contest. tant wickets. Saina, Srikanth face importance as a sport. "It would Leh. rating Special Coaching Camp at Sports Stadium in Poonch. P D Singh. be a wastage of the talent of our A colourful cultural pro- tough test in World The event was organized students if they are not guided gramme was also presented by under the supervision of Super Series Final properly or given good facility to school students and a demo of 10-Day Special Coaching Athletic coaches Nirmal Singh excel in archery as a full time pro- archery was exhibited by the par- and Harsimran Singh. DUBAI, Dec 16: fession," added DC. ticipating archers. Camp commences Top shuttlers Saina Nehwal Excelsior Sports Correspondent SSP Poonch J S Johar was and Kidambi Srikanth will have a the chief guest on the occasion, tough task at hand when they lead POONCH, Dec 16: 10-days while DySP Sagar Singh Slathia the Indian challenge in the sea- Special Coaching Camp in the was the guest of honour. son-ending BWF's World Super sports disciplines of hockey, Prominent among others Series final starting here tomor- volleyball, boxing, handball, present on the occasion row. J&K State Judo team posing for a group photograph before kabaddi, weightlifting and foot- were Mushtaq Ahmed, Sham Brimming with confidence leaving for Haridwar on Tuesday. ball got underway at Sports Lal Sharma, K L Sharma, after their stupendous show at the Stadium, here today. Anil Sharma, Satpaul China Super Series Premier, The Camp is being organ- Sharma, Ashok Singh, 21-member State judo team Saina and Srikanth will face an ized and sponsored by Jammu Divinder Singh, Sorve acid test as they will have to com- and Kashmir State Sports Sharma, Vijay Sharma and pete against the top eight shuttlers Council at Sports Stadium, here. Pawan Sharma. in their respective category in the leaves for Haridwar season finale which will be hosted Excelsior Sports Correspondent gold in Junior National Judo by the gulf city for the first time. Championship is also among the A tough draw awaits Saina as JAMMU, Dec 16: After selec- participants. she has been clubbed with China's tion trials and screening by J&K Prominent among those who Shixian Wang, Koreans Ji Hyun State Sports Council at Dogra were present on the occasion Sung and Yeon Ju Bae in Group Ground, Shastri Nagar, the Jammu included Rajan Sharma, Sports A, while Srikanth has been hand- and Kashmir Judo Association Officer; Vikas Gupta, secretary ed a relatively easy draw with Jan selected State Judo team, which J&K Judo Association and joint O Jorgensen of Denmark, Kento left for Haridwar to participate in secretary Judo Federation of Momoto of Japan and Tommy the Senior National Judo India; R C Thakur senior vice Sugiarto of Indonesia in Group B. Championship to be held from president; Varinder Dogra, treas- However, both the shuttlers December 16 to December 20, urer; Shiv Kumar, joint secretary will have to play out of their skin 2014.The team includes 6 boys, 7 and Suraj Sharma from Judo as only two players from each girls, 2 coaches, 1 manager and 1 Association. group will qualify for the semifi- Winner of Symposium being felicitated by the dignitaries at technical official. The team: Boys: Aman Gupta, nals. GDC Rajouri. The team is being accompa- Vishal Singh, Farhat Gulzar, Olympic bronze medallist nied by coachws Vikas Dogra, Danish Sharma, Ranjodh Singh Saina holds a 5-5 record against Ritika Slathia, manager Vikas and Satyajeet Singh. Shixian, with the Chinese beating GDC Rajouri organizes symposium Gupta and technical official, Suraj Girls: Yashika Jamwal, Shivali the Indian four times in the last Bhan Singh. National medalist, Manhas, Nippu Jamwal, Shweta five meetings.(PTI) Nippu Jamwal, who has attended Thakur, Yasmeer Nazir, Sadaf Ace judoka Kabra Altaf, on Women Empowerment India Camps many a time and won Iqbal Khan and Sara Khan. D/o Altaf Excelsior Correspondent were bagged by Amir Amin Ahmad, who and Arushi Khajuria respec- BCCI asked to give list of those won bronze RAJOURI, Dec 16: tively. medal in the Government Degree College On this occasion the partic- having interests in IPL, CL recently held Junior (GDC) Rajouri today organ- ipants and toppers of the essay NEW DELHI, Dec 16: ized a symposium on Women contest held earlier were also National Empowerment under the felicitated by Principal, Dr J A The Supreme Court today asked the BCCI to place before it a Judo patronage of its Principal Dr J Qazi. list of administrators and players having various commercial inter- Championship at Shillong. A Qazi, here. ests including in IPL and the Champions League. Dr Qazi in his presidential Mrityunjay Sharma, class All the staff and students The court sought the information when the Board commenced address highlighted the place 8th student participated in it. its arguments to defend the controversial amendments in the BCCI and position of women in the of Prof Javed Mughal HoD rules to do away with the conflict of interest in allowing persons modern society. He cited many Shangrilla English and Prof M R Sharma, with multiple hats to work as a game administrator and own a team references from the scriptures Public HoD Zoology also spoke on in IPL and Champions league. and philosophies to inspire School, the occasion. Before deciding to peruse the list, a bench comprising Justices female folk to realize their Sarwal, who Prof Mohd Farooq Mirza, T S Thakur and F M I Kalifulla observed "heavens won't fall if innate potential and do mira- won bronze Prof Bashir Ahmed and Prof BCCI officials do not own teams". cles in so many domains. medal in the Raheela Mushtaq were the "If the BCCI president would not own a team it would not lead The vote of thanks was pre- sub junior boys’ category in adjudicators of the event. to collapse of the entire IPL project and was it that it was not pos- sented by Prof Asia Bhat, National Sport Climbing The first prize went to sible that without commercial interest IPL can't take off," the bench while the proceedings of the Championship held at Salt Sushant Sharma, while the said adding that "the IPL also does not depend on the format that programme were conducted by Lake Stadium in Kolkata, second and third positions administrator with commercial interest can own a team".(PTI) participant Arushi Khajuria. recently.