SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2015 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Unmukt named India A captain for Rain washes out 3rd day Australia A outplay India A of B’desh-SA Test tri-series, Rasool finds place DHAKA, Aug 1: by 10 wickets, claim series CHENNAI, Aug 1: SQUADS: Heavy rain washed out the India 'A' squad for tri- third day's play in the second CHENNAI, Aug 1: all out to clinch a vital 214-run notable contributions from India Young Delhi batsman Unmukt series: Unmukt Chand (capt), and final Test between lead. A players. Chand was today appointed India Mayank Agarwal, Manish Bangladesh and South Africa at Failing to put up any fight Aparajith, with a five-wicket The Indian batsmen did put A captain for the upcoming ODI against a rampaging Australia A, Pandey, Karun Nair (vice-cap- the Sher-e-Bangla stadium here haul in the first innings, was the up a better show in their second cricket tri-series involving today. Match officials called off India A suffered a 10-wicket loss standout performer for the home innings on Day 3 but the top and Australia A and South Africa A tain), Kedar Jadhav, Sanju in the second unofficial 'Test' to Sanson, Axar Patel, Parvez play at 3:05 pm (0905 GMT) as team, which boasted of Indian the middle-order was guilty of starting here on August 5. the rain continued. go down 0-1 in the two-match Test skipper Virat Kohli in the not capitalising on starts to get Karnataka batsman Karun Rasool, Karn Sharma, Dhawal cricket series here today. Not a single ball was bowled playing XI. big scores. Nair has been appointed Kulkarni, Sandeep Sharma, DDC Samba, Sheetal Nanda flagging off Motorbike Rally at Starting on their overnight on the second day after Playing the match as a tune- Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (49), Unmukt's deputy as the All- Rush Kalaria, Mandeep Singh, Samba on Saturday. score of 267 for six, the Bangladesh reached 246-8 in up exercise before the Sri Lanka Nair (31) and Naman Ojha (30) India Senior Selection Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Rishi their first innings on the open- Cheteshwar Pujara-led side Test tour starting August 12, put up some resistance against a Committee picked a 15-member Dhawan. crashed to 274 all out as pace ing day. The highlight of the Kohli contributed with 16 and disciplined Australia attack only squad. India 'A' squad for Tests: second Test so far is South SNCF organizes Motorbike Rally to spearhead Gurinder Sandhu (4- 45 runs in the first and second to let it slip eventually. All the matches will be Ambati Rayudu (capt), Karun 76) wiped the India A tail within African pacer Dale Steyn's 3- innings respectively. Left-arm spinner Pragyan played here at the MA Nair, Abhinav Mukund, Ankush 30, which enabled him to the first half hour of the fourth Karun Nair's 50 in the first Ojha also made his presence felt Chidambaram Stadium with the Bains, Shreyas Iyer, Baba become just the 13th cricketer and final day's morning session promote Voluntary Blood Donation innings and opener Abhinav with figures of 4-107. final scheduled on August 14. Aparajith, Vijay Shankar, Jayant in history to claim 400-plus Test at the MA Chidambaram Excelsior Sports Correspondent 2015 at Sant Nirankari Satsang Mukund's fighting 59 in the sec- The first match between the Meanwhile, Ambati Rayudu Yadav, Axar Patel, Karn wickets. Stadium. Bhawan, Samba. ond were also some of the two sides ended in draw. PTI has been picked to lead the India Sharma, Abhimanyu Mithuin, The first Test in Chittagong Sandhu turned on the heat JAMMU, Aug 1: Sant The rally was flagged off by A side in the two-Test series Shradul Thakur, Ishwar Pandey, ended in a draw after rain after sending back overnight Nirankari Charitable Foundation Sheetal Nanda, District against South Africa A starting Sheldon Jackson, Jiwanjot washed out play on the last two batsman Shreyas Gopal (0) Harshit, Akanksha takes India (SNCF) organized a Motorbike Development Commissioner August 18 in Wayanad. Singh. (PTI) days. (Agencies) without troubling the score and Rally to create awareness and to Samba, who while speaking on then picked up Varun Aaron (1) to World Jr Squash quarters inspire citizens about Voluntary the occasion appreciated the and dangerman Baba Aparajith Blood Donation. overwhelming spirit of service (30) in his next couple of overs Chauhan bags historic silver in About 50 bikers alongwith EINDHOVEN (THE showed the consistency that of the Mission. Ajit Singh, zonal to flatten India A hopes. riders, holding placards having NETHERLANDS), Aug 1: seemed to desert her after her stu- incharge, Sant Nirankari Mandal Left-arm spinner Steve message “Be a blood donor and pendous start. presented welcome address and O'Keefe picked the final wicket, Courtesy wins from Harshit But regaining it in time, World Archery Championship save a life” and “Drive carefully Jawanda and Akanksha Salunkhe, said that motive of this drive of Shardul Thakur (4), to turn in Lakeesha made the difference otherwise you need me, a blood Indian girls carved out a 2-1 win was to spread the message of with impressive figures of 4-88. finally. However the joy was COPENHAGEN, Aug 1: tomorrow when the women's 10s and one nine in the first set. donor”. Needing 61 for a win, open- over Australia after an initial hic- team of Deepika Kumari, Rimil The second set was no differ- Starting from Sant Nirankari Satguru Baba Hardev Singh Ji shortlived for Australia. Rajat Chauhan earned India ers Cameron Bancroft (21 not cup to ensure a place in the quar- Buriuly and Laxmirani Majhi ent as both of them shot two 10s Satsang Bhawan Samba, the Maharaj that “Blood should One match down in the tie, its first-ever individual medal in out) and Usman Khawaja (41 ter-finals in the WSF-World will vie for the gold medal each en route to totalling 58-58. Rally traversed through the flow in veins and not in drains”, India looked up to the next two the World Archery not out) completed the formali- Junior Squash Championship in against their opponents from "I was very nervous espe- entire Samba town, covering a and to work for the welfare of players Harshit and Akanksha to Championships when the com- ties in double quick time. Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Russia. cially in the first two ends but I distance of around 10 kms. The mankind. save the situation and sure pound marksman bagged a sil- Apart from Sandhu and Though seeded higher than Laxmirani will be eying a Rally announced holding of a K C Bhagat, Sanyojak enough they responded well and ver after going down to home surely got over my nerves," an O'Keefe, who bagged 5 and 6 Australia, the start was not auspi- second medal from the meet blood donation camp by Sant branch Samba presented the decisively. favourite Stephan Hansen in the elated Hansen said as he round- wickets respectively in both the cious with Adya Advani going when she competes against Nirankari Mission on August 3, vote of thanks. Harshit first breezed past final here today. ed up a perfect 30 in the third set innings, Bancroft was the star down fighting to Lakeesha Rarere Misun Choi of Korea in the Samantha Calvert in straight The 2014 Asian Games team to snatch a 88-85 lead. for the visitors with a crucial 150 in five games 8-11, 3-11, 11-5, bronze play-off. games 11-4 11-5 11-3, inside 20 gold medalist, Chauhan, was Chauhan did not give up eas- in the first innings. 16-14, 4-11, after clawing back In a battle between two 20- minutes to bring back relief on going neck and neck till the third ily by shooting 30 in the fourth Australia A rode on from two games down. year-olds, Chauhan put pressure the Indians' faces and Akanshka set when he shot a poor 8 and 9 set but it was too late as Hansen Bancroft's patient ton to post One of the most improved on the reigning youth world then provided the winning as Hansen gained a three-point continued his fine run to settle 349 in response to India A's 135 junior in Australia now, Lakeesha moments with another fluent dis- champion as he matched the lead before wrapping up the local lad by shooting two perfect the issue in the fifth set. PTI play to get past Victoria Leow issue 147-143 in a fiercely con- winning 11-5 11-4 11-3. tested individual men's com- Indian cagers make positive The victory meant India now pound final next to the iconic plays higher ranked USA (seeded Christiansborg Palace. start in SABA Qualifiers two), for the number one position India thus opened their in the Pool. account in the ongoing World NEW DELHI, Aug 1: A delighted national coach Archery Championship where Cyrus Poncha, who is with the The Indian men's basketball team made a positive start to their they had never won any individ- campaign in the 3x3 SABA Qualifiers 2015 by beating Sri Lanka team, said,"We have achieved the ual medal. first target of getting into the top Blues 20-10 at Gateway College in Colombo today. Women's recurve team of Grouped in Pool B, the young Indian cagers began strongly Winners posing alongwith the guests while holding trophy of eight. The competition ahead is Deepika Kumari, Chekrovolu Bhalwal Premier League Cosco Ball Cricket Tournament in tough, the match against USA with a comfortable win in their opening encounter, but lost to Sri Swuro and Laishram Bombayla Lanka Red 14-21 in the middle game before bouncing back with a Jammu. itself will be a task but the our Devi had won India a World strength is the good depth in tal- huge 21-4 win over Colombo Avant BC. Championship medal in 2011. "Playing for our country gives us the greatest pride. We are new ent. So let’s hope there are more India have two more medal Khalsa CC wins Cosco Ball moments of glory." (PTI) to the international level and learning the right way of playing at prospects in the recurve section this level. We need to pull up our socks and focus on the upcom- ing games," said India guard Siddhant Shinde after the conclusion Cricket Tournament Sania recommended of the day's matches. (PTI) SSP Pulwama distributing prizes among the winners of Excelsior Sports Correspondent ing 6 wickets, thus won the match by 4 wickets. Bawa top scored Athletic meet at Sports Stadium in Pulwama. JAMMU, Aug 1: Outplaying with 48 runs off 19 balls, studded Junoon Cricket Club in the sum- for Khel Ratna with 4 sixes and 2 fours, while NEW DELHI, Aug 1: Sarbanada Sonowal has indeed mit clash by 4 wickets, Khalsa 4-day sports event concludes Cricket Club lifted the title trophy Sourav contributed 25 runs off 19 recommended to the tennis balls. For Junoon Cricket Club, The Sports Ministry today exponent for the highest honour of the Bhalwal Premier League confirmed that Wimbledon dou- Cosco Ball Cricket Tournament Aman took 3 wickets, while given for achievement in sports. Monu claimed two. For his superb at Pulwama bles champion Sania Mirza has "We had got a late recom- played at Bhalwal Cricket ground, been recommended for the Rajiv here. batting performance, Bawa was Excelsior Sports Correspondent ceremony, said that extra-curric- mendation from AITA but the Gandhi Khel Ratna but made it Earlier, batting first, Junoon adjudged as man of the match, ular activities are imperative for Minister accepted that and rec- clear that the final decision rests Cricket Club scored a decent total while Abhi Barana was declared PULWAMA, Aug 1: The 4 overall development of the stu- ommended the same to the with only the Awards of 139 runs in the stipulated 15 the man of the series for taking 13 day athletics meet held in sports dents. Awards Committee," Sharan Committee. overs, losing 6 wickets in the wickets and scoring three fifties stadium Pulwama concluded Memento and prizes were told PTI. "But the final decision Sania won her career's first process. Yasin was the top scorer Tehsildar Bhalwal, Vijay today. distributed among the winner to give the honour rests with the About 700 boys and 500 ever women's doubles Grand Awards Committee," he clari- with 46 runs off just 24 balls, Sharma was the chief guest on the participants. Winners of debate competition being felicitated by the digni- girls from eight zones from var- Slam title with Swiss partner fied. Sania, who has won three while Deepak and Azad con- occasion, while SHO Gharota, Officers of Youth Services taries at City Middle School in Doda. ious schools of district Pulwama Martina Hingis in June. She also mixed doubles Grand Slams in tributed 29 and 26 runs off 22 and Rakesh Kumar was the guest of participated in four day sports and Sports, District became world number one her career, is reportedly compet- 15 balls respectively. For Khalsa honour, who apart from individual event. Administration and students before winning the Grass Court ing with Squash player Deepika CC, Arif took 3 wickets, while prizes and trophies, distributed a SSP Pulwama, who was the from various schools were pres- major. Sports Secretary Ajit Pallikal and discus thrower Zonal level debate competition held Anku claimed 2 wickets. cash prize of Rs 30,000 and Rs chief guest at the concluding ent on the occasion. Sharan said the Sports Minister Vikas Gowda for the prestigious Excelsior Correspondent Government School students to In reply, Khalsa Club scored 20,000 among the winners and award. (PTI) showcase their talent. 140 runs in just 12.1 overs by los- runners-up teams respectively. DODA, Aug 1: The zonal Principal DIET, K L Parihar DDC flags off 84 trekkers level debate competition was was the chief guest on the occa- of MMI Langate organized on elementary and sion. Those who get selected Kho-Kho competition commences secondary level at City Middle will have to participate at Excelsior Sports Correspondent Excelsior Sports Correspondent School, here in which 20 District, State and National schools participated. BARAMULLA, Aug 1: A weeklong district level Kho-Kho KUPWARA, Aug 1: The Levels. The event was organized by competition started at Showkat Ali Stadium, here today. District Development The progamme was organ- Commissioner Kupwara, Zonal Resource Centre Doda The competition scheduled to be played over a week is being ized under the supervision of Kumar Rajiv Ranjan flagged off under the guidance of District organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports. Arvind Raj Katoch, Arif a group of 84 trekkers of Institute of Education and Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 teams of school children of Mariam Memorial Institute Technology (DIET) Doda in Hussain Bhat, Khalid Muzaffar, district Baramulla are participating in the tournament. Joint Director Planning, A. G. Malik was the chief guest on this (MMI), Langate from DC order to provide platform to Nahida Nehru and Dheraj Raina. occasion. Officers from the Youth Services and Sports department Office Complex here today. Baramulla were also present. The 3 day trek is being assisted by experts in trekking. Deputy Commissioner DISTRICT POLICE Bandipora, Dr. Shah Faisal also participated in the flagging off HEADQUARTERS JAMMU ceremony as chief guest. Director Employment Mr. LOOK OUT NOTICE Manzoor Ahmad Lone was One person namely Ashok Dass S/o Late Sh. Santosh Dass guest of honour. R/o H. No. 1566, Gautam Puri, Phase No. 1, New Delhi report- Sub Divisional Magistrate edly missing since 21-07-2015 from Ram Mandir, Purani Mandi, Lolab, Qazi Irfan Ahmad, Jammu regarding which a missing report vide DD No. 23 dated District Information Officer 23-07-2015 has been entered at PP Parade, Jammu and Kupwara A.R. Bhat and search started. Despite thorough search whereabouts of miss- Organizer MMI Langate, ing person are still unknown. Mohammad Maqbool Mir were As such a photograph of said missing person is being pub- present on the occasion. Jubilant players of SP School team posing for a group pho- tograph along with the dignitaries. lished with the consent of his wife for the information of Police establishments/public in general for providing Children's Hockey the information about his present where- SP School enters semis of abouts/location on the telephone numbers C'ship from Aug 3 and e-mail given below. His description roll is as under:- Excelsior Sports Correspondent U-19 boys cricket tourney Name Ashok Dass SRINAGAR, Aug 1: The Son of Late Sh Santosh Dass President of the J&K National Excelsior Sports Correspondent wherein SP School emerged the Permanent H.No 1566, Gautam Puri, Sports Club Srinagar today winner. Address Phase No.1, New Delhi informed that First of its kind SRINAGAR, Aug 1: Kamran top scored with 35 Police Post Parade Children's Hockey Defeating Al-Hamza Cricket runs for the winners. For superb Age 65 years Championship-2015 under the Club convincingly in a rain-hit bowling display, Saqlain was Height 5’6” auspices of Hockey J&K and match, SP School entered the declared as man of the match. Complexion Wheatish Hockey India is going to be semifinals of the ongoing Face Round Under-19 boys cricket tourna- organized from August 3 to 5, at Achintya, S/o Ashwani Eyes Black ment, being organized by Chinar Government Degree College, Kumar and Dress Yellow Kurta and Red Pajama (Trouser) Corps, here. Anantnag and at Amar Singh Nidhi, student of Any information related to the missing individual may be com- Earlier, batting first, Al- College, Srinagar. KV-1 Gandhi municated on following contacts: - Hamza Cricket Club scored a The opening ceremony will Nagar , who won 1. DPO, Jammu- 0191-2547807, 0191-2561578 modest total of 132 runs in the be held at Anantnag and closing 1 gold, 1 silver 2. SSP Jammu Mail I.D:- [email protected] stipulated 20 overs, losing 8 ceremony will be held at and 1 bronze 3. PCR Jammu:- 0191-2542000 wickets in the process. For SP Srinagar. As many as 7 teams medal in 800 4. SHO P/S Pacca Danga:- 94191-95946 School, Saqlain Mehraj took 3 from various parts of J&K State mts, 500 mts and 100 mts rink 5. I/C PP Parade :- 90182-79156 wickets, while Saqib Hussain and one team from Delhi are races respectively in the State 6. Land line of P/S Pacca Danga:- 0191-2548610 claimed 2 wickets. going to participate in the said Roller Skating Championship, 7. Mobile No. of legal heir (wife) of missing person:- 98189- In reply, SP School were on championship. organized by the Jammu and 80430. 59/1 when rain interrupted the The organizing committee Kashmir Roller Skating DIP/J-3600 Sd/- match. The match was decided has already made necessary Association at Peer Kho in Dt: 1-8-15 Sr. Superintendent of Police via Duckworth-Lewis System, arrangements in this regard. Jammu recently. Jammu.