SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU 2nd ODI: Shreyas Iyer’s day of reckoning Bopanna, Shapovalov advance beat Gujarat as pray for full game to Montreal Masters semifinal Fortunegiants by 34-28 in PKL MONTREAL, Aug 10: Bopanna and Shapovalov PORT OF SPAIN, Aug 10: Iyer being given a go at number four certainly AHMEDABAD, Aug 10: means that KL Rahul will have to cool his heels till will now face the Dutch duo India's Rohan Bopanna and of Robin Haase and Wesley The talented Shreyas Iyer will be auditioning for Shikhar Dhawan is persisted at the top of the order. roared back to the still vacant number four slot as India would pray The team combination for the first game is an indi- his partner Denis Shapovalov Koolhof in the semifinal. progressed to the semi-final of The unseeded duo of form as Tamil Thalaivas notched for some bright sunshine while taking on West Indies cator that after a good World Cup at the top of the order up a 34-28 win over Gujarat in the second ODI of the three-match series, here on post Dhawan's injury, Rahul is being looked at as a the men's doubles event at the Bopanna and Shapovalov had ATP Montreal Masters here after knocked out the fourth seed Fortunegiants in the Pro Sunday. specialist opener who will only come in place of League here today. Iyer, who didn't get game time during the T20 Dhawan or Rohit in case of an injury to any one of the receiving walkover from their French pair of Nichola Mahut opponents. and Edouard Roger-Vasselin Ajay scored nine touch two. points for his side while Mohit The series is also important for Kedar Jadhav, who The Indo-Canadian got a before defeating Kyle walkover in their quarterfinal Edmund and Taylor Fritz in Chhillar led the defence with a is next in line to get a permanent boot from the nation- High 5 and was ably supported al side after Dinesh Karthik. clash against France's Benoit straight sets in the round of Paire and Swiss Stan Wawrinka. 16. (PTI) by who scored With Shubman Gill waiting in the wings, time is four tackle points. running out for the pint-sized Maharashtra cricketer, Sunil Kumar scored a High 5 whose batting slot has been a worry for skipper Kohli Serena powers past No. 1-bound for Gujarat Fortunegiants but and coach Shastri. was unable to keep Tamil There is a school of thought in the Indian Thalaivas from clinching victory fraternity that Jadhav doesn't have the requisite tech- in the closing minutes. Players in action during match in Ahmedabad. nique to bat up the order and neither enough power to Osaka, Halep retires hurt Gujarat Fortunegiants got off Gujarat getting the first point reassembled on the mat, clear the ropes consistently at the death. TORONTO, Aug 10: hands into the net before she to a 4-1 lead through their raiders through Rohit Gulia. But a suc- Manjeet started things off with a series, was in the playing XI during the rain-affected Unless the top order scores runs, Jadhav has time closed it out with an ace on her Sachin and Harmanjit Singh. But cessful tackle followed by a suc- brilliant tackle on Gulia before first game, which was abandoned after 13 overs in and again been liability, not being able to force unless Serena Williams won the fourth match point. Ajay got a touch point on his cessful raid from Rahul Ajay managed to escape a chain Guyana. there is one of the bigger names batting at the other rematch tonight, dominating "We haven't played since counterpart Sachin which kick- Chaudhari kept Tamil Thalaivas' tackle to pick up a Super Raid There is very little chance that India will tinker side. Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 to ensure New York, which was a really started a successful run for Tamil ahead in the contest. and give his team a big advan- with their batting order so the Mumbaikar has a better His side-arm off-spin is handy but with Kuldeep the Japanese star won't leave good match for her," said Thalaivas, ultimately ending in Three unsuccessful Do-or- tage with just over two minutes chance of getting into action during the second game. Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing XI, how Toronto with a title to go with Williams, adding that she feels them levelling the scores at 5-5 in Die raids by Tamil Thalaivas left on the clock. Two matches will never be enough to cement his much of it will be utilised is the bigger question. her number one world ranking. her own game is coming on as the 10th minute. and Rohit Gulia's successful Mohit then completed his place but a couple of decent outings will surely reduce Squads Teams (from): Williams fired 12 aces and she'd hoped in the buildup to this Sachin's two-point raid gave touch on Manjeet brought the High 5 by tackling Sonu, open- the pressure on the young shoulders and provide a bit India: (capt), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar didn't face a break point as she year's US Open at Flushing Gujarat Fortunegiants the lead score difference down to just ing the doors for another of security to express himself. Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, beat Osaka for the first time in Meadows. once again but Manjeet soon three points. Gujarat Fortunegiants All-Out He has had a good series with the A team in this Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, three meetings -- avenging her "I'm getting there," said tackled him down to wrestle Down to three men, Tamil with just seconds left in the part of the world, having hit two half centuries against Yuzvendra Chahal, Kedar Jadhav, Mohammed Shami, shock loss in last year's contro- Williams, who hasn't dropped a back the lead for his team. Thalaivas first lost Rahul contest. the West Indies A. He has now got a measure of the Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Navdeep Saini versial US Open final in which set this week as she pursues a Tamil Thalaivas rode that Chaudhari to Sumit's Back Hold Gulia managed a two-point tracks. West Indies: Jason Holder (capt), Chris Gayle, the American star was docked a fourth Toronto title to go with momentum to inflict an All-Out before conceding the All-Out in raid in that period to help the Virat Kohli's guidance and a friendly arm around John Campbell, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Shimron point and a game after losing her those she won in 2001, 2011 and on Gujarat just before the half- the 16th minute, giving the home team get a point from the shoulders from vice-captain Rohit Sharma will work Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Fabian temper when warned about 2013. time whistle, taking a 15-10 lead home team a one-point advan- contest, but it was Tamil wonders for the Capitals captain, who in full Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, Keemo Paul, Sheldon coaching. "It's definitely not where I in the contest. tage. Thalaivas who walked away flow is a treat to watch. Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Kemar Roach. (PTI) There was no such drama in want to be, but I'm getting The second half started with As soon as Tamil Thalaivas with victory. (PTI) Toronto, where Williams broke there." Osaka for a 5-3 lead in the first Osaka said she played too Nadal rallies to beat Fognini in Montreal and closed out the opening set defensively -- something she Saina, Sindhu on collision course after BWF with a service winner. said was hard to avoid when MONTREAL, Aug 10: they were unable to complete a and in 2017 at the NextGen final in She broke again for a 2-1 Williams was hitting 31 win- game before play was suspended Milan. lead in the second and never ners. re-conducts draw of women's singles Rafael Nadal needed a set to for the night. "It's never easy to play a good looked like surrendering the "But I think there were get adjusted before unloading on Austrian second seed Thiem, friend, especially from the same advantage. chances where she hit shorter NEW DELHI, Aug 10: face-off at the semifinals if they Zhang of USA in the third round Fabio Fognini for a 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 coming off an emotional home country," Khachanov said. "Daniil Even a run-in with the net balls, but I wasn't expecting her get past the initial rounds of the while Saina could square off victory and a place in the ATP victory in Kitzbuehel last week, hit is having a great season. The cord -- as she raced forward try- to hit the shorter balls, so I did- India's star shuttlers Saina tournament. against Mia Blichfeldt of Montreal Masters semi-finals. the wall in a 6-3, 6-1 thrashing at match will be difficult. ing to run down a drop shot -- n't move up on time," she said. Nehwal and P V Sindhu are on a Double World Denmark. Nadal, who won his fourth title the hands of Russia's eighth-seed- "He's a dangerous opponent. didn't faze her. In the semi-finals Williams collision course at next week's Championship silver medallist The Indian pairs' likely in Canada a year ago, needed ed Daniil Medvedev. He has been destroying everyone "It hurt, but it wasn't the end will face Czech qualifier Marie World Championships in Basel, Sindhu, who is seeded fifth, opponents are China's Chen Yu almost two hours on Friday to this week. It should be a great of the world," Williams said. Bouzkova, who advanced Switzerland, as they have been received a bye in the first round Fei and Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu overcome the Italian veteran who match." The American's lone wobble when Wimbledon champion placed in the same half after the and will open her campaign Ying respectively. shocked him on clay at Monte Two-time Roland Garros final- came in the final game. After a Simona Halep retired with world governing body re-con- against either Chinese Taipei's The BWF did not elaborate Carlo in April. ist Thiem, who had never won a pair of aces gave her a triple Achilles tendon trouble after ducted the women's singles Pai Yu Po or Bulgaria's Linda why the re-draw was done. "It was an up-and-down match in Canada over five years of match point, Williams offered dropping their first set 6-4. draw. Zetchiri. However, a report in TV2 Sports match, but a positive match for me trying before this week, said he did up a double fault and two back- (AGENCIES) "It was determined a player Eighth seeded Saina, on the said that BWF had mistakenly because I played better and better not have a chance against had mistakenly been included in other hand, will take on the win- included Mauritius' Kate Foo as it went on," Nadal said. Medvedev as a hectic travel sched- "I lost the first set feeling that I ule caught up with him in his 56- the women's singles entry list ner of the match between Kune, who was suspended since was not playing badly. Things minute loss. Bajrang wins gold at Tbilisi, and the BWF has subsequently Switzerland's Sabrina Jaquet July due to a doping charge, in were just going too fast. "With all the traveling and adjusted the entry list and con- and The Netherland's Soraya De the initial draw and hence had to "Things happen quickly here short transition, two very tough ducted a re-draw," the Visch Eijbergen in the second conduct the draw again. because the court is fast. matches yesterday and two days Vinesh in final at Medved Badminton World Federation round after getting a bye. The draws of the other four said on its website. If she wins her first match, competitions remain unchanged. Sometimes in the first set, the ago, I think the battery was empty NEW DELHI, Aug 10: Vinesh began with a left-leg player who is taking advantage has Number three Zverev was today. I was not on my 100 per- Saina and Sindhu could Sindhu is likely to meet Beiwen (PTI) attack but could not take advan- the adrenaline very high. unable to make an impression on cent," he said. "It's difficult to quickly stop Russian sixth seed Karen "This is just not enough in the India's top two wrestlers tage after getting a hold. The that momentum." World number Khachanov, losing 6-3, 6-3 in 74 quarter-finals of a Masters 1000, continued their impressive run Indian got on board when World Archery says AAI suspension can be lifted two Nadal was the only major seed minutes. especially against a guy like this season with Bajrang Punia Yafremenka lost a point for pas- to survive a quarter-final cull after Zverev suffered the first Daniil, who is in a great shape, defending his title at Tbilisi sivity. defeats for Dominic Thiem and blemish on what had been a per- who is playing amazing tennis." Grand Prix and Vinesh Phogat In the second period, Vinesh ‘conditionally’ if clear road map is made Alexander Zverev. fect 7-0 record in Montreal after Medvedev admitted he was reaching her fourth final at again attacked her rival's left leg He won't know who he'll play winning the 2017 edition in his expecting Thiem to be tougher. Medved event. and added two more points with NEW DELHI, Aug 10: The WA suggested four August 23 and hold its first meet- for a place in the final until maiden visit to the city, which "I was happy that I was able to Bajrang, who had won a a takedown. She then stunned names for the transition commit- ing on August 24. Saturday, when Gael Monfils and alternates with Toronto as play so well, to beat him so easily," gold at the same event last year Yafremenka with a four-point In a significant development, tee -- Mehta from IOA, R "The committee is constituted Roberto Bautista Agut return to host venue each year. Medvedev said. "It saved me a lot as well, prevailed 2-0 over Iran's throw which she initiated with a the World Archery is willing to Rajagopal from the sports min- to ensure Archery Association of complete a rain delayed match. Khachanov and Medvedev are of energy. It gave me a lot of con- Peiman Bibyani in the 65kg right leg attack. lift Archery Association of India's istry, and B V P Rao and Virendra India (AAI) once again enjoys Steady rain began as Monfils 1-1 in their rivalry, having played fidence, so I'm very happy." final of the men's free style com- It became 9-0 when Vinesh suspension "conditionally" by the Sachdeva from the two rival AAI good standing with World and Bautista took the court and each other in Moscow last season (AGENCIES) petition in the capital city of succeeded in exposing her rival. end of this month if a clear road factions. Archery Federation (WAF) so that Georgia. The bout ended on technical map is established. This transition committee is our archers are permitted to repre- India U-19 team enters tri-series final It is fourth gold of the sea- superiority in Vinesh's favour The development came soon tasked "to prepare a road map for sent India under Indian flag in the son for the Asian Games cham- when the Indian made it 11-0 after Delhi High Court directed the AAI having a new election as forthcoming qualifying tourna- pion Bajrang after standing atop with another takedown. the sports ministry on Friday to well as a Constitution that ments & Tokyo Olympics," Rahul despite losing to England U-19 the podium at Dan Kolov, Asian Next for Vinesh is Russia's form a five-member transition respects both the Indian Sports Mehra tweeted. BECKENHAM (UK), Aug 10: points. England secured 5 Once Charlesworth was sent Championship and Ali Aliev N Malisheva, who blanked local committee to look into the state Code and the World Archery An AAI official said the com- points. back by Pragnesh Kanpillewar, tournament. girl Pichkouskay 6-0. of affairs of the suspended AAI Constitution". mittee will be constituted to over- At the Medved event in The top Indian woman India U-19 team made it to Opting to bat first in the Dan Mousley and Clark kept till fresh elections are held. "This road map will have to see the day-to-day affairs of Minsk, Belarus, Vinesh out- wrestler had bagged the top the final despite losing to final league match, India U-19 England U-19 in the chase. Following the order, World be approved by World Archery Indian Archery which was sus- England U-19 by eight wickets posted a competitive 278 for 8 in classed local wrestler honours at Grand Prix of Archery secretary general Tom for the suspension to be lifted," pended by the world body on However, rain interruptions Yafremenka 11-0 in the 53kg Spain Yasar Dogu via D/L method in a rain-hit their stipulated 50 overs, cour- Dielen wrote to Indian Olympic Dielen wrote. Thursday for defying its guide- reduced the target to 214 from semifinals to be in line for her International and Poland youth one-day match of the Tri- tesy a superb hundred by Association (IOA) secretary gen- The committee will handle lines by electing two parallel 42 overs. fourth consecutive gold. Open recently. (PTI) Nation series here. Divyaansh Saxena (102) and Needing 56 off 30 balls, eral Rajeev Mehta and even sug- any transitional issues such as bodies. India U-19 team will face half-centuries by Priyam Garg Mousley then took the onus on gested four members of the com- team selection process for the "This committee will not take Saurabh, Ashwini-Sikki enter mittee, to be headed by retired Olympic qualifying Asian a call about fresh election proce- Bangladesh U-19 in the summit (51) and Tilak Varma (52). himself and blasted three fours Chief Justice of Jammu and Championships in Bangkok in dures but will run the show till a clash at Hove on Sunday. In reply, England U-19 and two sixes to take England U- Kashmir High Court Justice B D November and prepare a selec- new body comes to power. We With three wins and three made a good start, raising 161 19 home with three balls to spare. Hyderabad Open final losses, India U-19 team finished for one in 37 overs with opening Ahmad. tion process for the Tokyo are expecting to hear about fresh India U-19's last match HYDERABAD, Aug 10: Kwang Hee in the title clash on at second place with eight batsmen Ben Charlesworth (46) "If rapid progress is made Olympics 2020. election procedures in the next against Bangladesh U-19 was Sunday. points, behind Bangladesh U-19, and Tom Clark (66) putting up a and a clear road map is estab- "The organisation of a fair hearing slated for August 16," he abandoned due to rain with both Reigning national champion Sourabh had won the Dutch who topped the table with 11 72-run partnership in 15.5 overs. lished by the end of August, and open trials process will be said. teams sharing the points. (PTI) Saurabh Verma entered the Open Super 100 and Russian World Archery might condition- essential for World Archery to The last event in which the men's singles final with a Open Super 100 titles last year. ally lift the suspension by the end accept participation in the archers can participate under the straight-game win over Iskandar The top seeded Indian of this month," Dielen said in the events," Dielen said. Indian flag is the World Archery : Real Kashmir Zulkarnain of Malaysia at the women's doubles pair of letter written to Mehta, a copy of On Friday, hearing a PIL in Youth Championships in Madrid Hyderabad Open BWF Tour Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki which is in possession with PTI. the Rahul Mehra vs Union of from August 19-25. Super 100 tournament here Reddy defeated Hong Kong's "We ask the IOA Secretary India & Others, a Delhi HC After which the Indian inches closer to semis today. Fan Ka Yan and Wu Yi Ting 21- General to coordinate with the Special Bench comprising archers' participation in interna- The 26-year-old from Madhya KOLKATA, Aug 10: this time after the final whistle day's Durand Cup goal count to 12 21-12 to enter their first final chairman to get the committee Justice S Murlidhar and Najmi tional events under the National Pradesh, who had won the with the offender being Vibin T 12. of the season. established as soon as possible," Waziri passed directions to con- Flag stands jeopardised unless a Slovenia International in May, It rained a dozen goals in V. Mohammedan Sporting will The Commonwealth Games the letter said. stitute a transition committee by resolution is made. (PTI) the 129th Durand Cup today In their final group league face ATK for their final match beat Zulkarnain 23-21 21-16 in a bronze medallists pair will face with Real Kashmir FC thrash- fixture on August 17, the Snow of group league on August 16, 48-minute semifinal clash. Otters Club Squash ing former champions Army Leopards will take on FC while Navy will face the cur- The seventh seeded Indian Korean combination of Baek Ha NADA admits its result-management Green 4-0 and Mohammedan who are in the second spot with rent group B toppers Mohun will face either Singapore's Loh Na and Jung Kyung Eun in the Open: Jannia, Advait Sporting hammering Indian three points from one match. Bagan on August 17. (PTI) Kean Yew or Korea's Heo summit clash. (PTI) system came under tremendous strain Navy 6-2, riding on a five-goal Having suffered a defeat in clinch U-19 titles blitz by Arthur Kouassi. the Durand Cup opener against NEW DELHI, Aug 10: fears of the cricket board. MUMBAI, Aug 10: At the Kalyani Stadium Mohun Bagan, Mohammedan India spikes Pakistan out of Asian U-23 "#BCCI had some reserva- here, Real Kashmir FC, who Sporting returned to winning The National Anti-Doping tions earlier regarding quality of Defending champion and top participated in the tournament ways in an eight-goal thriller at C'ship to reach maiden final Agency on Saturday admitted NADA's anti doping pro- seed Jannia Singh of Chandigarh despite trouble back home in the Mariners' home ground. that its result management sys- gramme. Over the last one year retained the U-19 girls' title at the NAY PYI TAW Pakistan did not give anything With two sets in their pocket, the Valley, inched closer to All the action was confined tem came under tremendous NADA has taken a number of Otters Club Squash Open here (MYANMAR), Aug 10: away to close matters quickly. India capitalised the advantage in secure a semi-final berth. to second-half with the second strain due to the increase in dope steps to allay their concerns." the today. India's start to the second set the fourth set and made the most of Their second successive division I-League team finally positive cases in recent times. NADA said. Jannia, however, needed to India today scripted history by was much more confident than the Pakistan's frayed nerves. Pakistan win took them to top of the ending the goalless stalemate in Questions have been raised "A system of Lead Dope pull out all stops to halt the chal- booking their maiden berth in the first as both the key players Shon made several service errors in the group C table with six points the 56th minute. in some quarters on whether Control officers (DCO), who are lenge of Telangana's Amita Gondi final of the men's Asian U-23 John and Amit Gulia found their fourth set and were not helped by from two matches. The Ivorian forward possi- NADA has been able to com- medical graduates was approved 11-3, 12-10, 9- 11, 9-11, 11-8 in Volleyball Championships by beat- touch. Pakistan was able to match Fahad's form which blew hot and Chesterpoul Lyngdoh struck bly had the most impressive plete doping-related processes in the last meeting of NADA's the final and emerge triumphant. ing Pakistan in the semifinals here. India shot for shot until the 10- cold. a brace (3rd, 39th), while performance in the ongoing within stipulated time but the governing body, after which Advait Adik of Maharashtra By entering the final, the point mark after which miscalcula- India eventually wrapped Singam Subash Singh (33rd) Durand Cup as he toyed with anti-doping watchdog of the many such #DCOs have been took down higher-ranked Indian team also qualified for the tions and chaos proved to be the things up to take the set 25-18. and Khaidem Vicky Meitei Indian Navy's defence to score country said that it has largely empanelled by NADA. Diwakar Singh of Uttar Pradesh upcoming FIVB Men's U-23 undoing for Pakistan, which Coach Chauhan revealed that (90+2nd) scored one each four more goals in the 72nd, been able to do that. "Another scheme of DCOs in straight games to clinch the Championships. allowed India to win the set easily. the boys were under no pressure against the Bengaluru-based 76th, 86th and 90th minute, the "NADA's result management on retainership has also been boys' U-19 trophy. Pakistan, who came into the The next set once again began despite the match being a knock- Army outfit who were reduced final one coming through a had been under tremendous recently introduced. Only Advait defeated his opponent match in great form, failed to capi- on a competitive note with neither out fixture against Pakistan. to nine players in the second- penalty. strain on account of considerable #WADA approved dope testing in three straight games - 11-5, 12- talise on the advantage after win- side being able to get a lead of "For us, every opposition is the half. Ugandan recruit Mudde improvement in detection rate kits are being used by NADA. It 10, 12-10 - to clinch the title. ning the first set and conceded the more than two points till the same. Our objective is to win and Trailing 0-3, all hell broke Musa scored the only other resulting in a large number of has been decided to also make In the girls' final the two oppo- next three sets to a rampaging halfway mark. However, once proceed to the next challenge. We loose for the Army side when goal for MSC in the 62nd #dopepositive cases," the NADA available premium services nents split the first four games to Indians who secured a comprehen- again after reaching the 10-point knew our strengths and we stuck to Sajesh Muttath and minute. said in a facebook post. wherever required." reach the decider. sive 3-1 win in the end. mark, the Indians raised their game them despite being down 1-0 after Laishramnanish Singh were A long ranger from the cor- "However, when the con- "With the NADA having The final game was perfectly India won the match 21-25, by several notches up to put some the first set," Chauhan said. given marching orders in 52nd ner of the penalty box by Britto cerned federation and athlete become 100% compliant to the balanced at 8-8 and just when it 25-16, 25-22, 25-18 to set up a distance between them and their "The kind of comebacks these and 55th minutes respectively P M in the 71st minute opened cooperates, the process is com- World Anti-Doping Agency looked like anyone's game, Jannia summit clash against Chinese opponents. boys have made in the tournament by referee Crystal John. the sheet for Navy, seconds pleted within WADA's suggested code, the International Cricket scored 3 straight points to take Taipei on Sunday. Pakistan made a recovery to goes on to show how mentally They tried to put up a fight before Kouassi would net his timelines," it said. Council has directed BCCI to the game 11-8 and become cham- Pakistan won the first set level the scores at 18 and 22-point tough they have become in their but only to concede another second. On Friday, the BCCI agreed adhere to NADA for dope con- pion again. largely untroubled. India did run mark. But John once again campaign. As a coach, I cannot ask goal at the fag end of the match The final moments of the to come under the ambit of the trol. NADA has accepted this Meanwhile, Aparajitha them close at various stages, bring- emerged as the man for coach for more. I am extremely confident with Meitei completing the match saw some intense action NADA after years of defiance, responsibility and shall be imple- Balamurukan of ing the score to 15-16 and 19-20 on Pritam Singh Chauhan as he turned that whatever little errors they rout. with another penalty coming at and the national anti-doping menting its #antidoping pro- shocked second seed Sachika two occasions. However, once the set in favour of India with a made today will be ironed out by The Army Green were 90+6, this time in Navy's body said it has made improve- gramme for cricketers also," it Balvani of Maharashtra to seal her beyond the 20-point mark, series of decisive spikes. tomorrow." (PTI) dished out a third red card, but favour and Britto taking the ments in the system to allay the said. (PTI) place in the women's final. (PTI)