SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Radha takes career best 4/23, Indian batsmen allow to Shafali smashes 47 as beat seize momentum with reckless shots by seven CHRISTCHURCH, Feb 29: Yadav in quick succession as India Having added 50 runs with Pujara, lost a golden opportunity to press the senior partner should have ide- MELBOURNE, Feb 29: points. Indian batsmen showed intent home the advantage. ally calmed the inexperienced one, The 16-year-old Shafali, who but their reckless shot selection The 32 boundaries and three who instead of playing for lunch, Spinner Radha Yadav flum- was dropped twice in the second took them only as far as 242 on an sixes with a run-rate of 3.84 in 63 lunged at a fuller from moxed the rival line-up and fourth over, hit seven fours eventful opening day of the second overs will not able to tell the story Jamieson to be brilliantly caught with a career-best 4/23 before and a six in her knock but was Students and spectators watching Football I-League match between Real FC and Test against New Zealand, here how Indians fluffed their lines dur- by Latham. Shafali Verma's blistering 34-ball unable to reach her maiden fifty today. ing the day. Kohli's poor tour just got Aizawl FC while players making efforts to get hold of the ball at TRC Polo Synthetic Stadium in 47 powered India to a seven- for the second time in the tourna- on Saturday. —Excelsior/Shakeel Prithvi Shaw (54) and The immensely talented Shaw worse when (2/38) Cheteshwar Pujara (54) hit con- displayed improved footwork that got one to shape in slightly find- trasting half-centuries to take the saw him drive elegantly as the ing him plumb in-front. Ajinkya Late comeback helps Aizawl FC to hold fight to the rival camp. However, likes of (2/89) and Rahane jabbed with limited Hanuma Vihari's (55 off 70 balls) (0/31) footwork as Pujara looked more dismissal at the stroke of tea tilted SCOREBOARD assured about his Real Kashmir to 2-2 draw the scale in New Zealand's favour India 1st Innings: off-stump even as as they gained a clear upper-hand Prithvi Shaw c Latham b Jamieson 54 he hit occasional *Aizawal earns crucial point to climb above relegation zone by stumps. lbw b Boult 7 drives but mostly Kyle Jamieson (5/45) in an holding one end Excelsior Sports Correspondent the last 15 minutes this season. Adjei, who conceded possession Cheteshwar Pujara c Watling b Jamieson 54 inspired post-tea spell blew away up. Aizawl had as much as 68 per- with a loose clearance. Virat Kohli lbw b Southee 3 the middle and lower-order to fin- It was young SRINAGAR, Feb 29: cent possession in the first half and The talented Ritwik, who dis- c Taylor b Southee 7 ish with his maiden five- Vihari, who Relegation-threatened Aizawl three corners as compared to played some deft moves through- Hanuma Vihari c Watling b Wagner 55 haul in only his second Test. changed the course Football Club pulled off a spectac- Kashmir’s none, and were looking out the game, broke inside the Pant b Jamieson 12 The hosts ended the day at 63 by counter-attacking ular come-from-behind 2-2 draw enterprising with their passing Aizawl box in a flash with a couple R Jadeja c Boult b Jamieson 9 for no loss with both the Toms - the trio of Boult, against hosts Real Kashmir FC in game. But, it was the home side more and squared the ball back to U Yadav c Watling b Jamieson 0 Latham (27 batting) and Blundell Southee and the I-League match at Synthetic that got the all-important goal. an unmarked Higginbotham. The Mohd Shami b Boult 16 (29 batting) hardly troubled by Wagner in quick Turf TRC, here today. It came from coach David’s English winger made no mistake Jaspreet Bumrah 10 Indian pacers. time. The Snow Leopards were son Mason, who can now easily be with a calm and composed finish, Extras (B-4, LB-6, WD-5) 15 Indian spinner celebrating dismissal of Sri Lanka batswoman The pitch will be best for bat- Interestingly, given the lead by Scotsman Mason called Kashmir’s most lethal scorer slotting it home between the keep- Total (For 10 wickets in 63 overs) 242 during Women’s World Cup match at Melbourne on Saturday. ting on days two and three which when Pujara was Robertson in 36th minute of the with six goals to his name already er and defender. : Tim Southee 13-5-38-2, Trent Boult 17- means that for Virat Kohli and his on 49, Vihari was first half and it was looking quite this season. Even though 2-89-2, Colin de Grandhomme 9-2-31-0, Kyle wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ment, getting run-out in the 11th men, the catch-up game starts on 13 and by the comfortable for the hosts after The scoring opportunity came made a hash of a 78th-minute Jamieson 14-3-45-5, 10-2-29-1. ICC Women's T20 World Cup over. from the second day itself as time he got out for Englishman Kallum through an error from Aizawl’s penalty, which was won thanks to New Zealand 1st innings: here today. She had scored 46 against ignominy of a 0-2 series loss 55, having hit 10 Higginbotham doubled it in the Lalhmangaihkima, who started in another dangerous Mason cross batting 27 Opting to to bat, Sri Lanka New Zealand in her previous out- looms large. boundaries, India's 54th minute at the beginning of the place of Jonathan. handled inadvertently inside the batting 29 were restricted to a modest 113 ing. On a green-top, three Indian number three was second half. Kima received a loose ball out- box by Adjei, it did look as if Extras (B-4, LB-3) 7 for nine in their final Group A Kaur and opener Smriti batsmen showed that scoring runs on 53. However, young Rochharzela side his own box with an open field Kashmir would log all three points. Total (For no loss in 23 overs) 63 match with left-arm spinner Mandhana again squandered their wasn't difficult. Vihari looked of Aizwal FC pelted two back to in front of him to initiate a counter However, with barely minutes Bowling: Jasprit Bumrah 7-1-19-0, U Yadav 8-1- Radha (4/23) running through the good starts, departing for 15 and Shah's lunging drive after his comfortably against back goals in the space of 3 min- but needlessly handled the ball. left for the final whistle, Aizawl got 20-0, Mohammed Shami 7-1-17-0, Ravidnra rivals' batting line-up, including 17, respectively. second half- in Tests and Wagner as he played utes (84th and 87th), stunning the From the resultant set-piece, a penalty for themselves when Jadeja 1-1-0-0. claiming the prized scalp of skip- Mandhana mistimed the ball Vihari and Pujara's ill-timed pull a slash over point to home supporters. Robertson unleashed a right-footer Zoherliana was deemed to have per Chamari Atapattu. to Kavisha Dilhari in the fifth shots were a testimony that their were guilty of over-pitching in try- complete his fifty and then another School children, dressed in around the wall and into the Aizawl been fouled inside the box by Shafali, then, top-scored as over while the skipper departed dismissals were more about profli- ing to get some swing. pull-shot off the very next deliv- their uniform along with a good net. Keeper Zothanmawia scram- Loveday Okechukwu. India chased down the target in while trying to clear the long on gacy than New Zealand's bowling. There were square drives and ery. But Vihari played one shot too number of other spectators turned bled haplessly to get a hand to it but From the resulting opportunity, just 14.4 overs. fielder in the 10th over. , who has been a few on-drives while he also many as Wagner bowled a slow up at the TRC Ground to cheer the shot had too much power. Rochharzela converted confident- The win meant India entered For Sri Lanka, Udeshika preferred over a much-accom- played and missed a few. He did bouncer to take him out of equa- their home team. “It was a wonderful game and ly. Just three minutes later, the the semifinals with an all-win Prabodhani (1/13) and Shashikala plished Wriddhiman Saha, purely live dangerously but more impor- tion. Now, Real Kashmir have RKFC was at its best. However, youngster brought down a long record. This was India's fourth Siriwardene (1/42)picked up a on batting skills, played a lazy shot tantly had the scoreboard ticking Once India came out to bat joined the likes of City last few minutes made the rivals ball by Rosanga beautifully inside successive victory in the tourna- wicket each, before the duo of to find his stumps rattled. even when Pujara was stuck at after tea, Jamieson changed the and Churchill Brothers on 19 lucky as they cancelled out the the Kashmir box on the right and in ment as the Harmanpreet Kaur- (15) and From 194 for four with a stan- the other end. tactic from bowling fuller to his points to enter the top five at least lead,” said RKFC co-owner one action, he got ahead of his led side consolidated their posi- Deepti Sharma (15) sealed the dard first innings total of 350 look- Neil Wagner bowled a bouncer usual back of the length line that momentarily after 13 games, while Sandeep Chattoo. marker to find just keeper Phurba tion on top of the group with eight victory. (PTI) ing imminent, India lost five wick- and Shaw hooked him for maxi- could create disconcerting bounce Aizawl secured a crucial point to Kashmir did manage to get Lachenpa standing between him ets for 22 runs in a period of six mum to reach his half-century. or the batsmen. (PTI) climb just above the relegation their first corner as soon as the sec- and the target. overs and it could well have a zone with 16 points from 14 ond half began but their second Zela placed a perfect right- decisive impact in the final out- matches. goal came a bit later. Mason had a footer over the keeper’s head and come of the contest. Aizawl FC continued their trend role in this one as well as he played away from him to lodge the ball Jamieson, in his post-tea spell, of scoring late as Hero of the Match Ritwik Kumar Das in after another into the top left corner to complete got rid of Pujara, Pant and Umesh Rochharzela’s twin strikes were their defensive lapse from Aizawl — a sensational comeback for his seventh and eighth goals scored in this time by Ghanaian Joseph side. Thang-Ta selection DGP sanctions retirement gift of Rs 97.50 lakh trials from Mar 3 PWWA organizes Healthy Baby, Painting Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 29: Jammu Winners of Jammu district boxing championship posing with and Kashmir Thang-Ta chief guest, Satish Gupta at MA Stadium, Jammu on Saturday. Competitions as part of 32nd Police Public Mela Association is going to hold three Excelsior Correspondent of doctors from Police Hospital, Dr respectively. Consolation prizes in days selection trials to pick up J&K Excise & State Taxes Employees posing for a photograph Shabir Gutt, Dr Sadaf Maheen and all categories were decided. The team for Thang-Ta Championship Satyam, Ranbir among gold medal winners after participating in National Masters Athletic Championship. JAMMU, Feb 29: As a part of paramedic staff conducted examina- prizes will be distributed in the and 16th National-Ta 32nd Police Public Mela, Healthy tion of health parameters of the par- Police Public Mela being held on Championship at Indoor Stadium, in Jammu District Boxing C'ship Baby and Painting Competitions ticipating babies. This competition March 15, 2020 (Sunday). Srinagar from March 3 to 5. Excise & State Taxes Employees participate Excelsior Sports Correspondent appreciation from the young box- were organized by J&K Police was held for the babies of Police Meanwhile, as a token of appre- The organisers have invited ers and the organisers. Wives Welfare Association Pariwar from the rank of SPO. ciation for their services Director entries from the interested play- JAMMU, Feb 29: Satyam The competition was held (PWWA) at UTDRF 2nd In the Painting Competition, 160 General of Police (DGP) Dilbag in National Masters Athletic C'ship ers/ District Associations/ Khajuria won gold in 50-56 kg under the technical guidance of Battalionn Gulshan Ground, here students from Police Public School, Singh sanctioned retirement gift of Excelsior Sports Correspondent Ashish Singh Manhas from State Instructors' for the participation weight category beating Harshit Anil Wadera, Harinderpal Singh, Taxes department and Senior in the above said events by or Sharma after Referee Stopped the Aarif Wani, Akash Sharma and JAMMU, Feb 29: Five Assistant Amit Kumar and Senior before March 2. The team Contest (RSC) in the third round, Rahul Kumar. employees of Excise and Taxes Stenographer Vishal Sharma from should report to the Organising while Ranbir Singh got the better of Among others present were departments participated in the the Excise department. Committee on March 2 at 4.30 Vikram Singh to claim gold in 56- Vakil Singh, Jagdish Kumar and recently concluded National Anissa Nabi brought laurels pm at Hotel Nigeen. 60 kg category of the Jammu Joginder Kumar. Masters Athletic Championship by winning silver medal in the The players desirous to take District Boxing Championship held The Results (Finals): 49 kg: which was held at Panchkula in 800 mtrs event where as other part in the trials have been under the banner of J&K Amateur Vijay Bhaskeran bt Sahil Saini; Haryana. employees also showed excellent advised to bring DoB certificate Boxing Association at Boxing Rink, 50-56 Kg: Satyam Khajuria bt Those who participated in the performance in different field of Sub-junior and junior play- MA Stadium, here today. Harshit Sharma; 56-60: Ranbir event included State Taxes officer events. It is pertinent to mention ers. No entry will be allowed to Finals in other weight cate- Singh bt Vikram Singh; 64-69 Anissa Nabi, Inspector Arya Vir here that Anissa Nabi is a compete without proper Thang- gories also took place in the two- Kg: Nitin Kumar bt Rohit Singh Jamwal and Sub Inspector marathon runner where as Arya Ta uniform. day competition which was spon- Manjotra. 69-75 Kg: Bishesh Vir Singh Jamwal is an Asian It is pertinent to mention Dutee Chand bronze medalist and a national sored by the J&K Sports Council Sharma bt Nikhil Khajuria. 75-81 here that the National medallist champion in Roller hockey and (JKSC). kg: Kushab defeated Sahil Kumar players will get Rs 10,000 per wins 100m sprint had represented India in many In the prize distribution func- 3-0; 91 and Plus kg: Ibrahim month scholarship from the Asian and World Championship tion, Manager MA Stadium, Mushtaq bt Iftaz Shabir. BHUBANESWAR, Feb 29: Union Ministry of Youth Affairs at Japan, South Korea, Macau Satish Gupta was chief guest who WOMEN: 45 kg: Muskan Trisal and Sports. India's fastest woman Dutee and Taiwan. gave away the prizes amidst bt Neha Kumari. Chand clinched gold in 100m Participants of Healthy Baby and Painting Competitions posing for photograph with PWWA dash while long distance runner members at Gulshan Ground Jammu on Saturday. Narendra Pratap Singh bagged his today. Miran Sahab, Jammu, SOS Herman Rs 97.50 lakh in favour of 130 second title at Khelo India Archana Choudhary, Shabnam Gmeiner School, KNIT Green police personnel of J&K Police who University Games here today. Mir, Shweta Alok Kumar, Dr Model Academy RS Pura, DPS are retiring from service today after The 24-year-old Dutee, repre- Jayashree Tuti and other PWWA Jammu, Model Public School RS attaining superannuation or taking senting Kalinga Institute of members were present on this Pura, KV-1 Gandhi Nagar, Jammu voluntary retirement. Industrial Technology (KIIT), occasion. and other schools participated in the The gift of Rs 75,000 each has raced ahead to take a massive lead Nisha Nathyal Commandant junior and senior categories of paint- been sanctioned out of Contributory within no time. UTDRF 2nd Battalion organized ing competition. The theme for the Police Welfare Fund on their super- With her competitors nowhere the event. junior category was Landscape on annuation or voluntarily retirement. close to Dutee, the national record Twenty-nine babies accompa- Greenery and Traffic Rules and for Order has been issued for grant holder bagged gold with a timing nied by their parents participated in the senior category were Swachh of retirement gift in favour of 5 of 11.49 seconds. two categories (0 to 03 years) and Bharat and Save Water. Gazetted Officers, 95 Non-Gazetted The second best, (03 to 06 years) respectively in In the Healthy Baby officers, 25 lower subordinates and 5 Dhanalakshmi S from Mangalore Healthy Baby Competition. A team Competition junior group (0 to 03 Followers. The personnel belonged University, clocked 11.99 seconds and Sneha SS from Mahatma Atif Javed Qazi, S/o Javed Iqbal years), Chehak Dogra, Manat Khan to different units and wings of the Gandhi University clinched the Qazi and and Aryan Sharma bagged first, sec- department. ond and third prize respectively. In bronze with a timing of 12.08 sec- Shaheena onds. (PTI) Qazi, R/o the senior group (03 to 06 years) Kapoor wins bronze in Passri Manasvini Kotwal, Elise Rajput and Malbik Khajuria were adjudged IDBI Delhi Marathon KCSC trainee in selection Bhaderwah, first, second and third respectively. Doda, who has Similarly, in the Painting Excelsior Sports Correspondent camp for Indian Physically been declared Competition junior group (6 to 12 JAMMU, Feb 29: Adding Challenged team qualified for years), Ashita, Hargun Kour and the award of degree of Doctor of another Apeaksha bagged first, second and feather to his Excelsior Sports Correspondent Philosophy in Management third position respectively. In the Studies by Baba Ghulam Shah cap, Rampaul JAMMU, Feb 29: One of senior group (12 and above years) Kapoor, Badshah University, Rajouri. He Rupinder Singh, Avni Choudhary the Cricket retired J&K worked on the topic, "Total Quality and Sania Choudhary were trainees of and Knowledge Management adjudged first, second and third Bank Officer KC Sports Practices in Local Government from Jammu Club, Jaffar Bodies - A Comparative Study of Taira Parveen, D/o Late brought lau- Bhat has Jammu and Srinagar Mohd Sadiq rels to J&K UT by winning been selected Municipalities," under the supervi- (Rtd ZEO) bronze medal in IDBI Marathon for the selec- sion of Dr Gaurav Sehgal. and Begum in New Delhi, recently. tion camp of John, R/o He took part in the age cate- Indian Physically Challenged Asif Javed, S/o Javed Iqbal Village gory of above 55 years in Cricket Team to be held at and Shak- Nakka 10,000 m event and clocked a Hubli in Karnataka. eela Begum, Manjheri, time of 45.24 minutes to bag Jaffar has been selected sec- R/o Village Tehsil bronze medal. ond time for the Indian Camp. Pranu, Mendhar, Poonch, who has been Rampaul (64) won third Last time he played in 'India -A' Tehsil and declared qualified for the award medal of the year 2020, as he Physically Challenged Cricket District, of degree of Doctor of Philosophy has already won one gold in 800 team. Doda, who (Ph.D) in Public Policy and m run & one silver in 1500m at Arjun Chowdhary, Managing has been Public Administration by Central National Masters Athletics Director of KC Sports Club laud- declared qualified for the award University of Jammu. She Championship held at ed the efforts of cricketer for this of degree of Master of worked on the topic, "An Impact Panchkula in Haryana. achievement. Philosophy (M.Phil) in Assessment of Inclusive General secretary J&K Jaffar also thanked the Mathematics by University of Education For Socially Masters Athletic Association, Management of KC Sports Club Jammu. He worked on the topic, Disadvantaged Girls of Jammu Tarseem Lal Basotra and vice for providing excellent cricket "Split Feasibility Problem in and Kashmir State (A Case president Sudesh Kumari con- facilities for the betterment of Variational Inequalities," under Study)," under the supervision of gratulated him for this achieve- cricket players in Jammu and the supervision of Dr Tirth Ram. Dr Rouchi Chaudhary. ment. Kashmir.