MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Suryakumar's 60 powers KKR J&K's youth immensely Kohli maiden T20 in vain; to two- win over Pune talented: Omar Lions beat RCB by 6 wkts PUNE, Apr 24: Yadav who blasted a six of the ter from Rajat Bhatia saw the end *Inaugurates Narbal Premier League RAJKOT, Apr 24: for the Lions at the expense of a The middle over saw third ball of the last over to take of , who inside Excelsior Sports Correspondent that will shape a bright future for wicket and at the powerplay Raina and Karthik sensi- Suryakumar Yadav hit a bril- Kolkata home, reaching 162-8, edged it to his stumps as Kolkata Star batsman 's overs, the home side were cruis- bly, scoring mostly in singles and liant fifty as Kolkata Knight our State and its people", Omar maiden T20 hundred went in vain with three balls to spare at the slipped to 60 for three. NARBAL, Apr 24: Former Abdullah said. Riders continued their rampag- Maharashtra Cricket Association Suryakumar and Pathan then Chief Minister and National as produced a clin- TODAY’S FIXTURE The National Conference ical batting display to beat Royal ing run by notching up a two- Stadium. tried to steady the innings. Conference Working president, Mumbai Indians Vs Kings XI Punjab (Mohali) 8 PM wicket win against Rising Pune Working president exhorted the Challengers Bangalore by six It was Pune's fourth succes- Pathan blasted M Ashwin in the Omar Abdullah on Sunday inau- youth to take a leading role in in an IPL match here Supergiants in a last-over IPL sive loss in five matches. 14th over to bring up the 100 for gurated the Narbal Premiere ing nicely at 72 for one. doubles with occasional fours. evolving solutions to the social, today. thriller here today. Defending the total, Pune his team but he was dismissed in League T20 Cricket Tournament McCullum fell in the ninth At the 15 over mark, the Rising Pune Supergiants political and economic chal- Batting first, the RCB posted struck the first blow in the very the next over when Bhatia at Narbal in Beerwah over to a fine from chi- Lions were 136 for 2, needing 45 posted a competitive 160-5, lenges faced by the State. "You a challenging 180 for two as cap- first ball when Albie Morkel trapped him leg before wicket. Constituency and released an naman bowler Tabraiz Shamsi runs with eight wickets in hand courtesy a superb 52-ball 67-run are our future and you have to tain Kohli, batting with a minor who had the batsman caught and and at an asking rate of just over trapped Robin Uthappa infront of In the 16th over, M Ashwin amount of two lakhs to the youth innings by opener Ajinkya lead from the front and show the ankle sprain, hit his first IPL as bowled. nine runs per over. (PTI) wicket with a fullish length struck with a googly as for the tournament. well T20 century but the Lions Rahane, after KKR skipper way. In your empowerment lies delivery. Suryakumar was adjudged lbw. Speaking at the event, Omar chased down the target with three won the toss The Supergiants dismissed New man Andre Russel then our future. Your skills and imag- balls to spare with a combined and elected to field. Abdullah said J&K's youth were the other opener Gambhir also blasted a couple of sixes off ination hold the key to the effort from their top-order bats- Chasing the target, the visi- second-to-none in talent and cheaply in the third over when he Ankit Sharma to reduce the determination and deserved the State's prosperity", Omar men. tors rode on a 49-ball 60 by tried to steal a second run after required run-rate but the West Abdullah told the youth while steered the Suryakumar Yadav, who shared a best facilities and avenues to playing a shot off Albie towards Indies allrounder was dismissed hone their skills. interacting with them during the run chase for the Lions with an 51-run third-wicket stand with the midwicket area. It was an by Perera in the 18th over when inauguration of the tournament. unbeaten 50 off 39 balls while Yusuf Pathan (36) to set the plat- "Our youth have proven their alert Sourabh Tiwary, who came he was caught by mettle in the fields of academics The NC Working President Brendon McCullum (42), form for the chase but Pune's up with a sharp fielding effort at long-on. also sought information about (32), captain Thisara Perera picked up two as well as sports and have and threw the ball to wicket- Sathish blasted one for a six the progress of various works in (28) made useful wickets in the fag end of the excelled at national and interna- keeper Dhoni, who took off the in the first ball of the next over his constituency and interacted contribution as the home side match to almost derail their tional platforms. Despite a pro- notched up their third win in four bails despite a dive from but two ball later he was cleaned with various public delegations. chase. longed period of turmoil in the matches. Gambhir. up by Albie as Kolkata further Valley, Kashmiri youth have He also ascertained about the In the end, it was Umesh In the seventh over, an offcut- slumped to 151-7. The Lions, who had suffered a demonstrated an indomitable progress of various party activi- 10-wicket thrashing at the hands Needing seven off six balls, spirit of resilience to become ties from party workers and of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last Media XI players posing for a group photograph after regis- Perera dismissed Piyush Chawla achievers in their respective asked them to continue consoli- match here on April 21, now have tering exciting win in 2nd Holi Cup Cricket Tournament. (8) in the second ball but Umesh fields and it is this trait of theirs dating. eight points from five matches. sent the bowler over long-on to Gujarat Lions began their run Media XI registers thrilling earn Kolkata's third successive chase at the Saurashtra Cricket and fourth overall win in five Association Stadium in a flier as matches. they reached 47 for no loss in the 1-run win in Holi Cup Earlier, Rahane cracked four first five overs with Smith and Excelsior Sports Correspondent tributed 28 runs to the total. boundaries and three sixes in his McCullum in an aggressive Mukesh Sharma also chipped in 52-ball 67-run innings to anchor mood, hitting two sixes and three JAMMU, Apr 24: Media XI the Pune innings. Steven Smith with unbeaten 13 runs. For fours during that period. defeated Chohala Cricket Club by Chohala Cricket Club, Surinder, (31) also contributed and added Smith was, however, the first one run in the ongoing 2nd Holi Anurag Singh and Rakesh Kumar 56 runs with Rahane for the sec- one to be dismissed in the sixth Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, bagged 2 wickets each. ond wicket. over bowled by Kane Richardson being organized by Sachin Singh, In reply, Chohala Club fell For Kolkata, as A B De Villiers took a fine Mukesh Sharma and Sunil Kumar, just one run short of the required Hockey players posing alongwith SP Headquarters, Jammu, Chief guest interacting with players during semifinal of (1/32), Shakib Al Hasan (1/14), catch to reduce the home side to under the chairmanship of Ankush total. Surinder top scored with Police Martyrs T20 Cricket Tournament in Poonch. R Sathish (1/20) and Umesh RC Kotwal while inaugurating Hockey Tournament. 47 for one. Abrol, Member BCCI at Mandal 106 runs, while no other bats- Yadav (1/16) picked up one Brendon McCullum then took cricket ground, here. man could cross the double fig- wicket each after skipper Sp Hqrs Jammu inaugurates over as he smashed Richardson Put into bat, Medai XI scored a ure mark. For Media XI, Naveen Glamorous Club enters into Gautam Gambhir won the toss with two sixes and as many fours decent total of 150 runs in the stip- Koul was the pick of the and elected to field here. in the same over as if taking ulaterd 20 overs, losing 7 wickets bowlers, who took 4 important Put into bat, the Supergiants Hockey Tournament revenge on the hapless bowler for in the process. Ashu Kumar top wickets, while Ashu Kumar and Police Martyrs T20 final lost their first wicket in the fourth the dismissal of Smith. scored with 37 runs, while Amit Mukesh Sharma claimed 2 and 1 The sixth over yielded 25 runs Excelsior Sports Correspondent today. over when opener Faf du Plessis Excelsior Sports Correspondent Ranjeet Singh Hockey Club got Kumar and Rahul Khatri con- wicket respectively. better of Police Public School Glamours Cricket Club won (4) was cleaned up by Shakib. JAMMU, Apr 24: SP Hqrs POONCH, Apr 24: Defeating the toss, elected to bat first and However, other opener by 9-2 goals. LoC Rajouri in the semifinals by Jammu, RC Kotwal inaugurated In the first match man of the scored 137 runs, while chasing Rahane and Smith stitched a 56- the Hockey Tournament-2016 at a narrow margin of 12 runs in the Match was given to Gurmeet the target LoC Rajouri scored run off 50 balls to Boys High School Simbal semifinals, Glamorous Cricket Singh of New National Hr. 126 runs, thus Glamorous steady the ship but the Australian Camp,here today. Club, Poonch sealed berth in the Cricket Club won the match by was run-out when he went well Secondary School, while in the finals of the ongoing Police The Tournament is being 12 runs. down and the bowler Sathish organized by the J&K Police 2nd match man of the match was Martyrs Memorial T20 Cricket Huge gathering of sports whipped off the bails. (PTI) given to Sukhpreet Singh of Tournamen, being organized by under Civic Action Programme lovers witnessed the match. (CAP). Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Hockey District Police Poonch, under Masroor Ahmed Mir, TNWS celebrates In the first match, Sheetu Club. Civic Action Programme at Govt Additional SP Poonch was the Hockey Club defeated New SDPO RS Pura, Harjeet Degree College Ground here 23rd Foundation Day chief guest on the occasion. National Hr Secondary School Singh and SHO Miran Sahib, Excelsior Correspondent by 4-1 goals. Hilal Azhar were also present on State Karate team selected JAMMU, Apr 24: 23rd In the 2nd match, Maharaja the occasion. Excelsior Sports Correspondent held on December 16 and Foundation Day was celebrated December 17, 2015 at M.A. by Trituta Nagar Welfare Society JASC organizes Cycle Rally JAMMU, Apr 24: Jammu and Stadium, Jammu were invited for at its Office in Trikuta Nagar, Kashmir State Karate team was Excelsior Sports Correspondent uted which were picked up by the trials. here. Players in action during a Volleyball Competition organized by Delta Force on Sunday. selected to participate in KAI Sub In this connection a seminar lucky dip. The players selected in their JAMMU, Apr 24: The 16th First prize was a Cycle spon- Junior, Cadet, Junior Under-21 respective male Kumite and Kata was conducted on the topic" Annual Cycle Rally of the Years National Karate sored by National Fiat, which Chess selection events in Sub Junior, Junior, Swachhata Hi Samiridi" in which Jammu Adventure Sports Club Championship, 2016 to be held was won by Manu Kabra of Delta Force organizes Cadet & -21 yrs. categories over 32 children participated. (JASC) was held here today. from May 20 to May 22, 2016 at Heritage School, while the sec- events from May 1 included Tavnoor Kour, Muskan All participating children The theme of the Rally was Excelsior Sports Correspondent Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. ond and third prize was Fire Fox Radhotra, Akanksha Malhotra, between the age group of 8 to 15 "Save Jammu's Heritage". The event is being organized Safety Kit sponsored by Vikram Volleyball Competition JAMMU, Apr 24: Jammu Minal Sharma, Priya Thakur, years were given participation More than 300 students par- by Karate Association of India Mahajan to encourage children District Chess Association is certificates. ticipated in the rally, which was Excelsior Sports Correspondent beat their spirited opponents in (KAI), recognized by Govt. of Tanisha Mahajan, Azmat Bibi to wear safety gear. going to organize Jammu divi- The 1st prize was won by opened to students from age 10 three sets. India, Member World Karate Anuj Gupta, Arindham Sangra, Consolation prize was a JAMMU, Apr 24: To pro- sion selection events at Ace Vishal Rathore, 2nd by Shoba and years to 16 years. At the conclusion of the Federation (WKF) and Asian Sudixit Mansotra, Anjan Chopra, watch sponsored by Manmohan mote local sporting talent, tournament deserving players Chess Academy, Sec 1-A, 3rd prize was given to Zeenat. The Rally was flagged of by Karate Federation (AKF. Devesh Mahajan, Abhiraj Singh, Wahi. Rashtriya Rifles Battalion were awarded individual prizes Trikuta Nagar from May 1, 2016 The adjudicators were Prof Sandeep Gulhati, Chairman in The team was selected in trials Neeraj Sharma, Piyush Cash prizes were from Nitco Sohanda under Delta Force and medals in appreciation of to May 6, 2016. MK Raina, Vijay Arora, Advocate presence of all the members. held today at Gandhi Bhawan, Bhardwaj, Babar Amin Bhat, Roadways and Jammu organized Sohanda Volleyball their skill and enthusiasm Interested players from all the Harshwarden Gupta and Suman The chief guest for the rally Jammu by Amateur Karate Do Bhuvan Vasudev, Mandeep Adventure Sports Club, while Competition 2016-17, today. shown. The response and partic- districts of Jammu division can Sharma. The programme was was Avny Lavasa, SDM. Association of Jammu & Kashmir Singh, Sourav Mehra, Bharat the Gift hampers from Jodhamal The tournament was played ipation shown by locals for the check site www.alljkchess.com or conducted by R K Tikoo. The rally started from Bahu (AKAJK) under the technical Jalotra, Amit Sharma, Vishwas Public School and Green Fields between eight teams represent- tournament shows the high spir- contact at mobile no: Presidential address was given by Plaza and concluded at playfield supervision of Ambedkar Gupta, Khajuria, Rajan Khajuria, Sahil School. ing eleven villages from Doda it of bonhomie and camaraderie 9796274768 or 9086319308 for vice president Er A K Arora, soci- near Green Fields School. president, AKAJK and other offi- Singh Langeh, Nikhil Rajput. In her vote of thanks, the Tehsil. existing between the security further details. ety introduction by Rajinder The basic idea behind con- cials including Amit Sangra, Fifteen days training camp of General Secretary of the club, The final was witnessed by forces and people of the region. This is the selection event for Kakkar & vote of thanks was pre- Technical Director, AKAJK, the selected players will be con- ducting the cycle rally was make Bhavana Sethi thanked the approximately 250 people They appreciated the sincere forthcoming Nationals in 2016- Umesh Rekhi, qualified Kumite ducted at Gandhi Bhawan, sented by senior vice president the people aware about the sig- sponsors Jai Beverages, Randhir including officials from civil efforts put in by the Indian Army 17 in all age categories and open Judge "A" from KAI, Deepa Jammu from April 25, 2016 KK Mahajan. nificance of preserving Heritage Britannia, Bee Enn Hospital, administration and village to involve the youth of the men also. Sharma and Tushar Jandial. onwards. Among others present on the of Jammu. In her address Avny Traffic Department, Police for Sarpanches. region in mainstream activities Players selected from this The medal winners from dif- The team will be escorted by occasion were Er Ashok Vaid, extolled the children to actively security, Green Fields School After a competitive and a and requested Army to organizes event alongwith the players from ferent districts who had partici- Amit Sangra, Umesh Rekhi and Sandeep Sharma and Somesh participate in all such activities. and Bhavana Rana, convener. hard fought match, the team more such popular sporting Kashmir division will be eligible pated in the State Championship Deepa Sharma. Sharma. Lots of prizes were distrib- from village Buha managed to events. to participate in Nationals. Tawi Trekkers releases Activities Calendar Excelsior Sports Correspondent tioned that the calendar included New Delhi. three Himalayan Trekking A state level sport climbing JAMMU, Apr 24: Tawi Programmes one at the beautiful competition shall also be con- Trekkers J&K, the biggest Moungri area of Udhampur for ducted by Tawi Trekkers at trekking club of Jammu and 500 children, Dharamshala and Sprawling Buds School in the Kashmir, released its calendar of Manali Himalayan Programmes month of May, 2016. activities for the year 2016-17, in Himachal Pradesh for about The major attraction of the in an impressive function held at 200 school children each during year would, however, be partici- K L Saigal Hall, Abhinav summer vacations, two trekking pation of club's mountaineers in Theatre, here today. expeditions in Dhauladhar a mountaineering expedition to Prof. Lalit Magotra, an emi- Students posing along with Management and staff members of ACM Public School in Jammu. Range in Himachal Pradesh for Matho Kangri peak in Ladakh nent scientist and a writer and a Junior and Senior members Himalaya in August, 2016. The Sai Club, New Star CC Founder member of Tawi besides regular short treks/visits prestigious expedition shall be ACM School Janipur Trekkers J&K who was the chief to heritage sites and Wild Life organized by Mountaineering script wins in T20 Tourney guest on the occasion, who Association of J&K and spon- Excelsior Sports Correspondent sored by J&K State Sports Ace cricketer Mithun Manhas interacting with budding celebrates Annual Day Council. cricketers while inaugurating T20 Cricket Tournament at JAMMU, Apr 24: Sai Cricket While releasing the calendar Excelsior Correspondent of ACM Public School Sehwag Academy ground in Jammu. Club and New Star Cricket Club Prof. Lalit Magotra, who has informed about facilities being registered victories over their been associated with Tawi JAMMU, Apr 24: ACM rivals on the opening day of the provided to the students with Trekkers J&K since its forma- Sehwag Academy outplays Sidhant Public School Janipur, Jammu regard to quality education. T20 Cricket Tournament, being celebrated its annual day with organized by Kashmiri Pandit tion in 1982 and is now the Speaking on the occasion, Advisor of the club hoped that pomp and show at Police the chief guest Sat Sharma United Coordination Committee CA in U-14 Cricket Tourney at Jagti, here. with concerted efforts of the club Auditorium, here today. applauded the achievements Excelsior Sports Correspondent stipulated overs, thus lost the MLA Sat Sharma, State I the first match, Sai Cricket and Mountaineering Association match by a narrow margin of 8 and the contribution of the JAMMU, Apr 24: Sehwag president BJP Jammu was the Club defeated Surinder Cricket of J&K and generous sponsor- runs. Dhananjay was the top school in the field of education Cricket Academy defeated chief guest on the occasion, Club by 6 wickets. Batting first, ship of various activities by the scorer with 38 runs, while and other activities. Surinder Club scored 83 runs in 16 J&K State Sports Council, the Sidhant Cricket Academy by a while Maj General GS Jamwal Kumar Aryan contributed 29 He said, education is potent overs. In reply, Sai Club chased state would again become a for- narrow margin of 8 runs in the Ex-MLC, president JKESL was runs and Chitwan chipped in tool for grooming children so the target in 15 overs by losing 4 Dignitaries releasing Activities Calendar of Tawi Trekkers in midable force in sport climbing Junior Pitch T20 Cricket with 18 runs. Kartik took one the guest of honour. wickets. Arvind Bakshi was that they become responsible Jammu. and mountaineering at the Tournament, which was inaugu- wicket. Kartik of Sehwag Chairman of the School, adjudged as man of the match for citizens of the nation, while the national level. rated by ace cricketer Mithun Academy was adjudged as man Manohar Lal Babbar and vice his magnificent display. released the Calendar in pres- guest of honour, stressed for parks in Jammu region. Principal of Shiksha Niketan Manhas in presence of Hardev of the match for his brilliant per- chairman, Nirmal Babbar were He took 6 wickets in his 4 overs by ence of guest of honour, Shiv To spot the talent in sport inculcating the moral values conceding 12 runs. Kumar Sharma, Joint Secretary; Senior Secondary School, Jeevan Singh Jamwal at Sehwag formance. also present on the occasion. climbing at the grass root level among the students. In another match, New Star Special Guest Haji Abdul Nagar, Jammu Rameshwar Academy ground, Heritage Sumit Gupta, S/o Bodh Raj The programme started with and to groom it for future compe- The function also witnessed CC defeated White Cricket Club Qayoom, Chief Sports Officer; Mengi; Administrator of Oriental School, here. Gupta and Sunita Gupta, R/o Saraswati Vandana by young titions the club has an ambitious the distribution of certificates by 63 runs. New Star scored a big Special Guest Rajann Sharma, Academy Hr. Sec School Sh. Earlier, put into bat, Sehwag Ward No-7, toddlers, seeking blessing from among the students who total of 178 runs in 20 overs, while Divisional Sports Officer of plan of conducting regular coach- Vivek Chauhan ; Director of Cricket Academy scored a Behind Head Goddesses in sweet and heart excelled in co-curricular and White Cricket Club managed to J&K State Sports Council and ing cum practice camps in co- Sprawling Buds School Ramesh decent total of 146 runs in the Post Office, Udh- touching tone. academics. score 115 runs. For New Star Special Guest Sh. Rameshwar ordination with Mountaineering Khajuria and Principal of Shastri allotted 20 overs. Kartik was the ampur, who has Cricket Club, Rohit and Rahul This was followed by light- A colourful cultural pro- Association of J&K at Sprawling Memorial Hr. Sec. School top scorer with 59 runs, while qualified Natio- scored 33 runs each. Somail of Mengi, Principal of Shiksha ing of traditional lamp signal- gramme presented by the stu- Buds School, Jammu. Those Ravinder Gupta, were the promi- Shivansh contributed 48 runs to New Star Cricket Club was Niketan Group Of Schools, nal Eligibility ing spread of light through edu- dents was the main highlight of Jammu. excelling in such camps shall nent persons present on the occa- the total. Daksh also scored 27 Test (NET) in declared as man of the match for sion assured their help and full cation and knowledge; disap- the function. taking 4 important wickets. Highlighting the activities to also be deputed for coaching and runs. Chitwan from Siddhant Psychology, the result of which pearance of darkness and igno- The vote of thanks was pre- Prominent among others present be undertaken by the club this practice at international standard cooperation to the club for the Academy took one wicket. was declared by Central Board rance. sented by Chairman M L on the inaugural ceremony were year General Secretary of the climbing walls at Indian smooth conduct of its various In reply Siddhant Academy of Secondary Education Saiema Qureshi, Principal Babbar. Roshan Lal, Bansi Lal and Anu Ji. club Shawetica Khajuria men- Mountaineering Foundation, activities. managed to score 138 runs in the (CBSE) recently.