TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020 (PAGE 16) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU IPL final in Mumbai, no change in timings, Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C England thump South Africa in Bhatia’s brilliant ton helps concussion substitute introduced fourth Test to win series by 3-1 NEW DELHI, Jan 27: said. yet. Ganguly said the BCCI will Chhattisgarh reach 270/4 against J&K Players' safety has assumed handover the proceeds to an JOHANNESBURG, Jan 27: for a maiden Test century but in opening batsman Dean Elgar, Excelsior Sports Correspondent ond wicket to steady the ship the next over he fell to Wood who was caught and bowled The title clash of the Indian significance of late with inci- appropriate forum. before the latter was dismissed Premier League (IPL) will be dents of cricketers getting "It will be an IPL All Stars JAMMU, Jan 27: Skipper Ben Stokes and Mark Wood two short of the landmark. playing an awkward pull shot in by Abid Mushtaq. Jiwanjot was made a double strike shortly He had batted impressively, the penultimate over before held in Mumbai on May 24 and injured while batting increasing. Game three days before start of Harpreet Singh Bhatia scored a then involved in a 86-run part- the night matches will have New concussion rules were IPL. The venue is not magnificent century to help before tea, breaking stubborn hitting 15 fours and two sixes in lunch. Stokes finished with two nership for the third wicket with South African resistance and set- a 133-ball innings but both he for 47. usual 8pm start as the Governing introduced in Test format as well Ahmedabad as it is still not Chhattisgarh reach 270 for the Bhatia. The two played some Council decided against chang- last year. Australian batsman match ready. We have not decid- loss of four wickets against ting up a 191-run win for and Du Plessis were given a tor- De Kock and Bavuma batted attractive shots with the captain England on the fourth day of the rid time by Wood, bowling at brightly in a fifth wicket stand of ing the timings, BCCI president Steve Smith was replaced by ed on where we will make the Jammu and Kashmir on the in particular not sparing the Sourav Ganguly announced Marnus Labuschagne on Day 5 donation," the BCCI president opening day of the Ranji Trophy fourth and final Test at the express pace on a pitch where 48 before Broad bowled a loose balls bowled by the J&K Wanderers Stadium today. the bounce was gradually vicious bouncer which Bavuma today. of the second Ashes 2019 Test at said. Group 'C' match at GGM bowlers. Bhatia, who put the "There will be no change in the Lord's under the rules. Asked about the meeting Sciecne College Hostel ground, The win clinched a 3-1 becoming more unpredictable. gloved to wicketkeeper Jos team in a comfortable position, series victory for England. With tea looming, England Buttler. the timing of IPL night games. It Recently young Indian bats- with National Cricket Academy here today. Bhatia, who scored a however, fell in the 88th over to will start from 8 pm like earlier man Rishabh Pant also suffered chief Rahul Dravid, Ganguly 196-ball 116, added 110 runs for Set to make a world record set a field which suggested a Broad had Dwaine Pretorius skipper Parvez Rasool. Brief 466 to win, South Africa reached short-pitched barrage was likely. caught at fine leg in his next years," Ganguly told reporters from concussion after being hit said that there have been exten- the fourth wicket with scores: Chhattisgarh 270 for 4 in after the IPL Governing Council on his helmet by pat Cummins sive discussions about revamp- Amandeep Khare (45 not out). 181 for two before Stokes But Wood then bowled a full- over and the rest followed. 90 overs (Harpreet Singh Bhatia bowled home captain Faf du length delivery which Van der Vernon Philander, playing in meeting. during the first ODI between ing the facility, which has been Earlier, winning the toss and 116, Abhimanyu Chauhan 51) vs "We will have only five dou- India and Australia on January under the scanner of late. electing to bat, the visiting side Plessis for 35. Dussen drove awkwardly to his last Test, struck a couple of Jammu & Kashmir. At In the next over man-of-the- short cover where Stuart Broad beefy blows before falling to ble headers (4pm and 8 pm) this 14. KL Raul had kept wickets in "As it has already been suffered an early setback when Dehradun: Uttarkhand 109 all time. We have decided to reduce place of Pant. reported, we will have a nutri- opener Rishabh Tiwari fell for a match Wood dismissed Rassie held a good diving catch. Wood who supplied the coup de out in 42 overs (Tinu Kundu van der Dussen for 98. He went It was the second wicket for grace, another lifting ball flick- the number of double headers," The third umpire will now tionist and biomechanics bowl- 14-ball duck, bowled by speed- 3/49) vs Haryana 50 for 5 in 21 Ganguly said adding that the make the exclusive 'no ball' call ing coach at the NCA," he ster Aquib Nabi. Jiwanjot Singh on to claim four for 54 to finish Stokes -- both which came at ing Anrich Nortje's glove on its overs (Agrim Tiwari 4/10). At with match figures of nine for crucial times shortly before an way through to Buttler down the "final will be held in Mumbai." instead of the on-field umpires. added. (PTI) (42) and Abhimanyu Chauhan Agartala: Tripura 121 all out in In a first, concussion substi- It was trialled during the recent (51) added 65 runs for the sec- 100. interval. His first victim was legside. (Agencies) 38 overs (M B Murasingh 24; Quinton de Kock and Temba tute and 'third umpire no ball' India and West Indies ODI series Manoj Ingale 6/34) vs will also be introduced in the In a noble gesture, the BCCI Bavuma shone briefly but South Maharashtra 127 for 5 in 37 Africa were bowled out for 274. upcoming edition of the popular will have an 'All Stars Game' overs (Ankit Bawane 39 batting, T20 league, the former India between all top international Van der Dussen and Du SM Gugale 34, VV More 30 bat- Plessis batted for all but 13 min- captain informed. players before start of the IPL on ting; Mura Singh 3/29). At "The concussion substitute March 29 for a charitable cause. utes of an extended two-and-a- Cuttack: Odisha 215 for 3 in 87 half hour afternoon session to and the no ball rule are new The venue for the game, overs (Shantanu Mishra 66, additions for the season," he though, has not been decided as give South Africa some hope, Anurag Sarangi 58, Govinda making the England bowlers toil Poddar 54 batting) vs Assam. At on a hot afternoon. Cricket, Athletics events mark Delhi: Services 232 for 8 in 67 But Stokes bowled a ball overs (Mohit Ahlawat 69, Pulkit which hit a crack and kept low, RBI Annual Sports Meet Narang 38 batting, Rajat Paliwal deflecting off the toe of Du 38; Rahul Shukla 6/76) vs Plessis' bat into the stumps. Excelsior Sports Correspondent was won by Ishfaq Ahmed led Jharkhand. Van der Dussen looked set Winners of 3rd Suresh Singh Slathia Memorial Cricket Team-A after they trounced M K Tournament posing along with chief guest and other dignitaries JAMMU, Jan 27: The 2nd Sharma led Team-E by a comfort- Stay Fit Cricket Tournament and able margin of 47 runs. Skipper on Monday. Athletics Meet marked the Ishfaq Ahmed was clinched both Winners of the Kabaddi event, Kohli Club receiving title tro- Annual Sports Meet of the man of the match and series titles phy at Chandak in Poonch. Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for his splendid show with bat Paras slams brilliant century as organised by the Reserve Bank and ball. Lalit Kumar was named Sports and Cultural Club at RBI best batsman with 109 runs in his Kohli Club wins Kabaddi title, Chandak Colony grounds, here. account while Rajan Sandhu was Horizon Club wins cricket title The Club extended a chance declared Best Bowler for 13 Club bags Tug of War trophy Excelsior Sports Correspondent scoring 207 runs in 25 overs. Paras Sharma top scored with Excelsior Sports Correspondent The event took place on the SAMBA, Jan 27: First Class directions of the Director 113 runs, while Akash cricketer Paras Sharma POONCH, Jan 27: Kohli General DYSS and under the Choudhary, Akhil Singh and Club won the Kabaddi event slammed a brilliant century to supervision of District officer Jatin contributed 27, 22 and 20 which was part of the one-day help Horizon Cricket Club out- (DYSS), Poonch. runs to the total respectively. sports festival held at play Bhatia Cricket Club by 25 Also present were Zonal Chief guest and other dignitaries flagging off 1st edition of In reply, Bhatia Cricket Government Higher Secondary runs in the 3rd Suresh Singh Physical Education Officer Kargil Motor Rally. -Excelsior/Basharat Ladakhi Club scored 182 runs in 25 School Chandak under the ban- (ZPEO), Mohd Qasim, Mohd Slathia Memorial Cricket ner of Department of Youth overs, thus lost the match by 25 Tariq and Manminder Singh. Tournament held at Gurha Services and Sports (DYSS). runs. The competition was offici- 1st edition of Kargil Motor Slathia, Vijaypur, here today. In the final, Kohli Club Dr Harmesh Singh Slathia ated by the technical penal Fifteen teams from different Winners of various athletics events posing with Regional defeated Chandak Club 25-19. was the chief guest on the occa- including Israr Khan, Faheem blocks and clubs participated in Director, RBI Jammu, Thomas Mathew at RBI Colony grounds The Tug of War title went to Khan, Parvaiz Ahmed and sion, who distributed the prizes Rally flagged off this cricket tournament. in Jammu. Chandak Club, which trounced Nazarat Bhatti. among the winners and run- Friends Club 2-1. Excelsior Sports Correspondent promote winter tourism and The final match was played scalps. national integration. ners-up teams on the occasion. to everyone from the staff, their between Horizon Cricket Club, Regional Director, RBI KARGIL, Jan 27: The first The rally will cover the Jatinder Singh, Sapranch, families, especially the energetic Gurha Slathia and Bhatia Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, edition of Kargil Motor Rally Batalic sector- Aryan valley, Ghar Singh and Raman Slathia children to excel in various field Cricket Club, Bishnah. Thomas Mathew graced the occa- organised by Vehicleage Kargil Chiktan valley- choskore-la and were also present on the occa- and track events in the day-long sion as chief guest. The Regional Authorised Dealers of Mahindra Horizon Cricket Club won sports extravaganza. Deepika will end at tourist facilitation sion. Director (RD) appreciated the and Mahindra Ltd was flagged centre Kargil. the toss and elected to bat first, Sharma, MK Sharma and Club for successful conduct of the off from Khree Sultan Cho Abhishek were declared as the Twelve 4x4 SUVs , 25 par- event. Stadium here by Chief ticipants covering 350km in the best athletes. The RBI Officers who hon- Executive Councillor LAHDC "The Meet was a grand suc- extreme weather conditions in oured the winners included Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan, cess. Around 150 participants the toughest Himalayan terrain Banking Ombudsman, OBO Deputy Commissioner Kargil took part enthusiastically and Jammu, P. Shimrah; General were more than excited to be excelled in various track and field Bassier-Ul - Choudhary and SSP part of this winter rally History. Manager, H K Soni; General Kargil Dr Vinod Kumar, events in different age groups of Manager, Satya Narain and The rally was organised by Winners Tiger Artillery Brigade team posing along with chief Brigade Commander 121- men, women, boys and girls. Deputy General Manager, vehicleage Kargil Mahindra guest and other dignitaries at KC Sports Club in Jammu. Highlights of the event were 100 Shekhar Chaudhary. Infantry Brigade. Dealershiip in Kargil, sponsored meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, The vote of thanks was deliv- The participants of the rally by Hotel The Kargil, Hotel Slow Cycling and 4x100 meters ered by Secretary of the Club, Tiger Artillery Brigade wins hoisted the Nation Flag at Zojila Residency, Hotel Royal relay races. Separate races were Gurvinder Singh in the presence Hambutingla Pass-13800 ft, Gasho, Magpie Enterprises, organised for couples also," of Dheeraj Arora (working presi- brazing minus 25 degrees. Promark Travels Delhi Travel informed working president of dent) and other committee mem- This is the first winter rally partner and Hospitality partner the Club, Dheeraj Arora. bers of RBI Sports and Cultural Cricket final at KCSC organised in Kargil's history to Aryan Tours and Travels. Meanwhile, the cricket final Club, Jammu. Excelsior Sports Correspondent In reply, Tiger Artillery Dignitaries flagging off cyclists in Kathua. Brigade chased the target in 16.3 JAMMU, Jan 27: Army at overs. Vikram top scored with Nadal settles Kyrgios score to Damana organized a T-20 30 runs, while Jagtap con- Cricket tournament under the tributed 16 runs to the total. Bicycle parade 2020 aegis of the Tiger Division KC From bowling side, Maj Nikhil keep heat on Federer record Sports Club, here. took 3 wickets. MELBOURNE, Jan 27: our sport," said the Spaniard. A total of 6 teams competed Tiger Artillery Brigade won organised at Kathua in the tournament played on "He's one of the highest tal- the match by 2 wickets. Rafael Nadal won a grudge ents we have on our tour and I Excelsior Sports Correspondent taneously holding a bicycle league-cum-knockout basis. The Chief Guest on the occa- parade, 2020 in multiple ven- The Final match was played match with Nick Kyrgios to reach like the Nick Kyrgios during the sion was Maj General Sharad JAMMU, Jan 27: A bicycle ues across India wherein more between Tiger Artillery Brigade the Australian Open quarter-finals whole of this tournament." parade 2020 was organised Kapur, YSM,SM, GOC. and keep the heat on Roger The 19-time Grand Slam win- than 1,36411 cyclists took part and Division Troops. Speaking on the occasion, yesterday at Kathua wherein Earlier batting first, Division in 5 km bicycle parade. The Chief Guest congratulated the registered participants cum registered participants cum Troops scored 96 runs in 16 winners and thanked Raju cyclists were participated. The overs. Bhanu and Tushar con- cyclists of Kathua district Chowdhary, Chairman of KC event was flagged off by a including Parikshit Sharma, tributed 32 and 25 runs resepc- Sports Club and Managing renowned Spiritual leader BK Meritorious skaters of Banyan International School posing tively. Sunil Sharma, Umesh Kumar, along with Principal and other dignitaries. Director Arjun Chowdhary for Veena, In-charge Brahma Prince Rajput, Ravi Kumar , From bowling side, Vikram providing excellent platform to Kumari Iswari Vishawadlaya Mohit Bhran, Avinash Singh, and Murgan took 3 and 2 wick- conduct the tournament in a of Sub Zone Kathua. Skaters Samarjot, Tamana of Banyan ets respectively. befitting manner. Ranjeet Singh and Sarthak The bicycle parade was Singh became a part of the Indian women’s hockey team lose by 1-2 to NZ started from Main Bazaar same parade in district Kathua International school blossom Kathua and passing through too. AUCKLAND, Jan 27: from Shaheedi Chowk, Excelsior Sports Correspondent the efforts of the students and The Indian women's hockey team lost 1-2 to New Zealand in its While addressing the Ambedkar bridge, Sawan media person, Sunil Sharma their coach for this achieve- second match of the ongoing tour here today. Chack and culminated again at JAMMU, Jan 27: The ment. The Indians had earlier defeated New Zealand Development said we are thankful to the Main Bazaar Kathua. skaters of Banyan International He emphasized that Banyan squad 4-0 in the opening match of the tour. event Director, Nitin Palal and Federer's record for Grand Slam ner will next play Austria's With the mission and School proved their mettle at International School has deep New Zealand started the game on an attacking note and earned his entire team for taking the School National Skating titles on Monday. Dominic Thiem -- his victim in rooted commitment towards a penalty corner early in the first quarter and the chance was bril- efforts to bring world record to initiative in the interest of Championship event held at The world number one, the last two French Open finals -- nation building & the route to liantly converted by Megan Hull in the third minute of the match. India from 'Thailand' by simul- India and the cyclists for Balgavi in Karnatka, recently. labelled "super salty" by Kyrgios as the clay king targets Federer's it leads through strengthening India drew parity when young Salima Tete converted a penalty Samarjot Singh of class 8th after he criticised the Australian's all-time record of 20 Major titles. achieving the world record. sports & physical fitness pro- corner in the dying minutes of the first quarter. Hiking Club Delhi to and Tamana Saini of 4th won behaviour last year, fought off a Elsewhere, powerful Swiss grams. He exhorted students to The visitors matched New Zealand in the second and third Ritika Sharma, D/o Joginder bronze medals in their respec- furious challenge to go through 6- Stan Wawrinka beat fifth seed hold Climbing event benefit from the facilities & quarters but a defensive error in the final 15 minutes cost India Paul and tive categories. 3, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4). Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 2-6, 4-6, 7- modern infrastructure avail- dearly as they concede a penalty stroke, and Megan Hull made no Santosh The Principal of the able at Banyan International As the tennis world mourned 6 (7/2), 6-2 to set up a quarter- from Jan 31 School, Rajesh Gandral lauded mistake from the spot. (PTI) Kumari, R/o School. the death of Kobe Bryant, final with Germany's Alexander Excelsior Sports Correspondent W. No. 4, Kyrgios arrived at Rod Laver Zverev, who overcame close Krishna POONCH, Jan 27: The Arena wearing an LA Lakers friend Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4, 6- Colony, who Hiking Club of St. Stephen's shirt, and 15-year-old Coco Gauff 4. has been College, New Delhi will be had tributes to the basketball And Simona Halep rose to declared holding the 15th Rohan Kanhai great scrawled on her trainers number two in the world with a 6- qualified for the award of the Dutta and Sunil Chandra during the doubles. 4, 6-4 victory over Elise Mertens, Degree of Philosophy (PhD) in There was also controversy as taking a big step forward in a rap- Memorial Sports Climbing Botany by Guru Nanak Dev Australia's Margaret Court, often idly clearing women's draw. Competition from January 31 to University, Amritsar, Punjab. criticised for her deeply conser- The Wimbledon champion February 2, 2020. She worked on topic vative views, was honoured for from Romania, who avoided an St. Stephen's College is the "Interactive Effects of Fluoride her 1970 calendar-year Grand exodus of top seeds in the previ- only college in Delhi University and Phthalates on Slam. ous round, will next play to have a sports climbing wall Physiological and Antioxidative Nadal and Kyrgios had been Estonia's Anett Kontaveit, a 6-7 and has promoted the sport ever Defence Response of Spirodela feuding after some bad-tempered (4/7), 7-5, 7-5 winner against Iga since the beginning. Polyrhiza L. Schleiden" under matches but the Spaniard said he Swiatek of Poland. Significant expeditions that the supervision of Dr Rajinder was impressed by what he'd seen "She's strong. I'm here just to the Club has undertaken over Kaur. from the often-temperamental face any challenge I have. So I'm the years include the ascent of Australian at this tournament. not thinking negative," Halep said Deo Tibba (6001m) in 1980 by Pratibha Sharma, D/o Ravi Kyrgios fought back to chal- of Kontaveit. an all-girls expedition, the first Kumar lenge Nadal in a high-octane "I just want to go there and to ascent of a 6645m peak in the Sharma and clash played in good spirit, with a give my best." Chango valley in Spiti in 1982 Veena polite handshake afterwards -- a Angelique Kerber, the 2016 (named 'Ninjeri' by the team) Sharma, R/o far cry from some of their previ- champion, was the latest big and many others. Patta Bohri, ous exchanges. name to fall as she went down to Those Climbers interested Talab Tillo "When he is playing like Russia's Anastasia in taking part in this competi- Jammu, who today with this positive attitude Pavlyuchenkova 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 tion can contact Anysha (+91 has qualified he gives a lot of positive things to (7/4), 6-2. (PTI) 9997731797) for more details. 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