FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU England hammer Australia to reach Lakshya, Prannoy, Sourabh enter round 2 of US Open badminton first World Cup final since 1992 FULLERTON (USA), July 11: down to register a 21-23 24-22 21-18 victory over Yu Igarashi , July 11: (45 off SCOREBOARD Rising India shuttler of Japan. 39) knocked off the remaining runs Lakshya Sen stunned senior He will meet Heo Kwang England entered their first World to complete a famous win in just Australia Innings: compatriot Parupalli Kashyap to Cup final since 1992 decimating c Bairstow b 9 Hee of Korea in the second 32.1 overs. England, who lost three enter the second round, while round. five-time champions Australia by lbw b 0 World Cup finals in 1979, 1987 and HS Prannoy and Sourabh Verma In another men's singles first eight after a fearless knock Steven Smith run out () 85 1992, now have a golden opportuni- also advanced in the men's sin- round tie, Jayaram went down from here today. b Chris Woakes 4 ty to win the elusive crown with a gles competition of the US Open fighting to Wang Tzu Wei of Chasing 224 in a World Cup c sub J Vince b 46 Simona Halep became the first Romanian woman to reach victory against New Zealand at here. Taipei 16-21 21-18 16-21 in an semifinal was not expected to be a lbw b Adil Rashid 0 the Wimbledon final on Thursday when she defeated Ukraine's Apart from Kashyap, it was hour and five minutes. c Morgan b Jofra Archer 22 Elina Svitolina by 6-1, 6-3. curtains for some of the other India's campaign got over in c Root b Adil Rashid 6 Indians in fray as well -- Ajay women's singles competition Mitchel Starc c Jos Buttler b Woakes 29 Halep overwhelms Svitolina to make Jayaram, Sri Krishna Priya after Sri Krishna Priya and Jason Behendorff b 1 Kudaravalli and Aruna Aruna were handed defeats by Nathon Lyon not out 5 Prabhudesai. Kim Ga Eun of Korea 11-21 8- Wimbledon history for Romania Extras: (LB-6, W-10) 16 Lakshya posted a 21-11 21- 21 and Taipei's Lin Hsiang Ti LONDON, July 11: semi-final, and Halep traded Total: (For 10 wickets in 49 overs) 223 18 win over Kashyap in a match 17-21 14-21, respectively. shots aplenty and break points in : Chris Woakes 8-0-20-3, Jofra Archer 10-0-32-2,Ben that lasted just 31 minutes and In the mixed doubles, India's Simona Halep became the the opening two games which Stokes 4-0-22-0, Mark Wood 9-0-45-1, 8-0-44-0, will next take on another Indian Kona Tarun, partnering Canada's first Romanian woman to reach took over 20 minutes to com- Adil Rashid 10-0-54-3. in Sourabh, who prevailed over B R Sankeerth failed to cross the the Wimbledon final when she plete but Halep emerged on top England Innings: England's Toby Penty 21-23 21- first round hurdle, losing to defeated Ukraine's Elina with a 2-0 lead. Jason Roy c Alex Carey b Pat Cummins 85 15 22-20 in an hour and four- Korean duo of Lee Yong Dae Svitolina by 6-1, 6-3. Svitolina, being watched minute contest. lbw b Starc 34 and Yoo Yeon Seong 21-11 21- The 27-year-old seventh from the players box by her In another first round match, not out 49 11. (PTI) seed, who was French Open English coach Andy Bettles and Prannoy came back from a game Eon Morgan not out 45 champion in 2018, will be play- French boyfriend and ATP star Extras: (LB-1, W-12) 13 ing in her fifth Grand Slam final. Gael Monfils, briefly raised her Total: (For 2 wickets in 32.1 overs) 226 "It's an amazing feeling but I game to break back. Bowling: 8.1-2-38-0, Mitchel Starc 9-0-70-1, am also excited and nervous. It However, Halep broke again Pat Cummins 7-0-34-1, 5-0-49-0, Steven Smith 1- is one of the best moments of immediately and 24-year-old 0-21-0, Marcus Stoinis 2-0-13-0. my life," said Halep. Svitolina gave an indication of before collecting boundaries at will. Australia's first ever loss in a World "The match was not easy, the her increasing frustration when He was expectedly angry with the Cup semifinal. games were long and went deep. she netted a simple volley and umpire's decision and could be Earlier, a hostile bowling per- "I fought hard to win this lashed out, kicking the ball into penalised ahead of the final. formance from England pacers match and I was strong mentally the net. The early swing that could have broke the backbone of Australian and physically and had the right Worse was to come for England batsman Jason Roy executing a shot against troubled the openers was not there, . tactics." Halep will face either Svitolina on her next service Australia in WC semi final match at Birmingham. seven-time champion Serena allowing to Roy to go for his shots Courtesy Smith, Australia got Intra College Annual Road Race being flagged off at GDC game wheh Halep produced a Williams or unseeded Barbora walk in the park but England made it against the likes of something to bowl at after a fiery Bhaderwah. stunning shot to go 5-1. Lord's on Sunday. and Jason Behrendorff. His enter- opening spell from Chris Woakes Strycova of the Czech Republic The 27-year-old Romanian just that with an aggressive approach As India experienced in the first for the title on Saturday. that has become synonymous with taining knock comprised nine fours (3/20) and Jofra Archer (2/32) had GDC Bhaderwah organizes dashed across court to get to semifinal, chasing even a modest and fives sixes including three off them gasping for breath at 14 for Halep, who had knocked out Svitolina's drop shot and flashed them over the past four years. target has proved to be tricky in the new star, 15-year-old Coco Openers Roy (85 off 65) and part-timer Smith. three. it cross court. tournament but England batsmen, What was remarkable that The gutsy right-hander got some Intra College Annual Road Race Gauff in the last 16, lost in her Halep, who had not faced a Jonny Bairstow (34 off 43) shared a especially Roy, made it look easy previous semi-final appearance 124-run stand, their fourth century England did not change their help from Alex Carey (46 off 70) Excelsior Sports Correspondent Early in the morning before seeded player until Svitolina, with their delightful stroke play. approach after the dismissals of and Mitchell Starc (29 off 36) in the start of the event all the par- at Wimbledon to Eugenie faced some resistance as she stand in a row, to do bulk of the job BHADERWAH, July 11: An Roy, who was unlucky to be Bairstow and Roy who left England posting a fighting total. Besides the ticipating students arrived at Bouchard in 2014. served for the set eventually tak- for their team after the bowlers put Intra College Annual Road Race given out caught behind when the sitting pretty at 147 for two in the England pacers, leggie Adil Rashid about 6.20 am in the campus and However, she said she was a ing it on her sixth set point. up an all-round show to dismiss was organized by GDC replays suggested otherwise, was 20th over. Steamrolling Australia in (3/54) made a significant contribu- so did the college staff deployed different player now and had Although Svitolina stayed Australia for 223 despite a valiant Bhaderwah today. unstoppable from the word go. He a big game is a rare occurrence but tion by taking crucial wickets in the for the smooth conduct of the taken to grass. with Halep for the first part of effort from (85). The event was organized got going with a couple of off-drives the hosts managed to do that. It was middle overs. event. "I have more experience, I the second set, the self-belief Joe Root (49 not out off 46) and under the aegis of Prof Davinder Australia skipper Aaron Finch, The faculty who accompa- don't give up anymore," se said. and fight had gone and when the Kumar, Principal of the College who opted to bat, was the first to go nied the students in the said "I plan to be the best version Romanian broke for 4-3 it was involving the departments of after Archer trapped in front of the event were Prof Mushtaq of myself and fight to the end." game over. Physical Education and Sports. stumps with a full length ball. Ahmed, Prof Surinder Singh, The easy manner in which for- All that was left was for As per the preset schedule of Woakes too was breathing fire Prof Naz Zargar, Prof Pinki mer world number one Halep Haelp to raise her arms in the air the programme, the road race for from the other end as he got one to Kotwal, Prof Nazir Ahmed, Prof wrapped up the match had not and her eyes to the sky blowing boys started from Puneja Bridge jump off a length, surprising the in- Deepa Kak, Prof Vijay Kumari, looked on the cards at the outset. a kiss a the same time. to College Gate at 7am and for form David Warner (9) who ended Prof Ashwani Kumar and Prof Svitolina, the first Ukrainian (Agencies) girls from Halyan School to up edging it to first slip. Mohd Taqi. About 50 students woman to reach a Grand Slam College Gate at 8 am. Peter Handscomb, playing his both boys and girls participated The event was flagged off by first game of the tournament, joined in said event. Principal Prof Davinder Kumar Smith in the middle but lasted only The Police and Health and SDPO Bhaderwah Adil 12 balls. Woakes got another one to Department Bhaderwah provid- Risho from Puneja Bridge. nip back in off the seam and ed security and medical cover- The event culminated at Handscomb played all over it to age during the entire event. about 9 am. have his stumps rattled. (PTI) At the end of the event the student participants declared as Teenage cricketer dies after hit by winners were also given the prizes in the form of trophies and certificates for encourage- ball during match in Anantnag ment and motivation. Among the boys category * Guv announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh Munish Kumar bagged the first ANANTNAG, July 11: Meanwhile, Governor Satya prize, Naresh Kumar was given Pal Malik has expressed grief People sweating-it-out during run for fun 'Ek Daud Shaheedon Ke Naam' at Leh. the second prize and Deepak A teenage cricketer died after and shock over the unfortunate Commandar Drass Warriors, Brigadier V Ganapathy present- being hit by the ball during Sharma secured third prize. ing T20 title trophy to NSC Bhimbat at Drass in Kargil. 'Ek Daud Shaheedon Ke Naam' organised in Leh an Under-17 match Among the girls category, -Excelsior/Basharat Ladakhi Excelsior Sports Correspondent children and other volunteers historic location. Magnificent in this south Kashmir dis- Sangeeta Devi bagged the first participated. monasteries, old tombs, as well trict today, official sources prize, Komal secured second NSC Bhimbat lifts Vijay SRINAGAR, July 11: The run was held in the pic- as candid colours of the gleam- said. and Kavita Devi was given third Adventure seekers, athletes and turesque and challenging terrain ing sun with the backdrop of the During the match prize. jawans from all over the country of Leh-Ladakh. It was flagged beautiful Himalayan Mountains between Budgam and The entire event remained Diwas T20 trophy participated in a run for fun off from Colonel Sonam was a treat for the runners and a Baramulla at Nanil sports successful and inspirational for Excelsior Sports Correspondent talent at State and National levels. namely "Ek Daud Shaheedon Wangchuk, MVC Stadium by life time experience for athletes stadium, a player identified the college. In the final, the NSC Bhimbat JAMMU, July 11: Thee NSC Ke Naam" organised to com- Lt Gen YK Joshi, GOC Fire & and thrill seekers alike. as Jahangeer Ahmad War defeated Eleven Aryans Pandrass Bhimbat lifted the Champions tro- memorate the 20th anniversary Fury Corps. The run saw large participa- was hit by the ball in his Lord's may witness a by a margin of 24 runs. phy in the 15-day Twenty20 of Kargil Vijay Diwas to pay The run culminated at NDS tion by the people from all walks neck while trying to execute Commandar Drass Warriors, Cricket Championship held at their tributes to the martyred. Stadium, Leh after covering a of life and also helped in com- a pull shot. 'sea of blue' as Indians Brigadier V Ganapathy was the Kargil Battle School ground as part The event was organised by distance of three kilometres. memorating the sacrifices of the Jahangeer, a resident of chief guest, who presented title tro- set to fill stands of the 20th year of Kargil Vijay the Leh based Fire & Fury Corps All the participants were brave soldiers who overcame Goshbugh Pattan, phies as also other individual Diwas celebration under Operation of the Indian Army and approx- given caps and T-shirts for their seemingly insurmountable odds, Baramulla was immediately LONDON, July 11: prizes. He appreciated the budding Sadbhawana. imately 3000 participants from zeal and enthusiasm. hostile terrain, weather and an rushed to local hospital at talent of the Drass Sector and The setting wouldn't be an The event was organised by Indian Army, Indian Air Force, The route for the run was enemy occupying dominating Mattan where he was encouraged them to try their ideal one but Indians across the Indian Army in collaboration with Para Military, Civil through the ancient city of Leh heights, to win the Kargil War. declared as brought dead. prowess at State and National lev- globe who have landed in or the civil administration and Administration, veterans, school and provided a glimpse of this Advisors to Governor K els. Vijay Kumar and Khurshid based out of the United Himalayan Sports and Cultural Commander Drass Brigade Ahmad Ganai on Kingdom will be in majority Development Organisation Drass urged the locals and men in uni- during the World Cup final at in Kargil with an aim to promote Wednesday had inaugurated death of a young cricketer who form to live up to the underlying divisional level inter district the Lord's on July 14. the game of amongst the population them dedicated on 20th anniversary died while playing a match in All the tickets for the final and encourage them to exhibit their cricket tournament at Anantnag district. of the Kargil Vijay Diwas to Government Higher Secondary have been sold out and despite remember the martyrs, rejoice in Meanwhile, in a condolence India's shock ouster in the semi- In a first in ODIs, top School, Bijbehara, Anantnag. message, Governor SP Malik the gallant victory of 1999 and The students in the cate- finals, 90 percent of the fans three batsmen dismissed renew the resolve to safeguard the has conveyed his sympathies to who have planned their trips gories of Under 14, u/17 and the bereaved family and prayed honour of the tri-colour. u/19 are participating in the months in advance, will still be for one run each for peace to the departed soul. thronging at the 'Mecca of Rugby trials week long tournament organised Governor has announced an MANCHESTER, July 11: by District Youth Services and Cricket' expecting some high ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next quality action. In a first in the history of today Sports department Anantnag. of kin of the deceased.(UNI) Many expected that Indian ODI cricket, the Indian top-three Excelsior Sports Correspondent fans would be selling off their batsmen, comprising K L Rahul, Cricket tourney for visually tickets for the final, which they and JAMMU, July 11: Jammu have bought in anticipation of ended up getting dismissed for a and Kashmir Rugby Virat Kohli and his team play- run each during their World Cup Association will be holding impaired from July 13 ing the final. semifinal loss to New Zealand selection trials to raise team for A visit to ICC's ticketing here. the Senior National Rugby Excelsior Sports Correspondent moral. website indeed provided a con- Never before did the first Sevens Championship to be Cricket selection trials being held in Kupwara. -Excelsior/Aabid Nabi The tournament is being firmation that the resale traffic three batsmen of a team got out held at Patna in Bihar from July DODA, July 11: Cricket organised by Cricket Blind is really low. If a ticket buyer for one run each in a match. 19 to 21. Association for Blind J&K in Association J&K in collabora- Hundreds turn up for JKCA trials at Kupwara has registered himself with the India's famed top-order were The trials will be held at collaboration with District tion with Chairman District Red Excelsior Sports Correspondent departments of the game includ- but now they appeared in the tri- website and someone in posses- blown away by New Zealand Rugby field, Polo ground Administration Doda and Red Cross Society Doda. ing physical fitness. als in their own district. Cross Society is going to organ- sion of tickets wants to sell off, pacers, going down by 18 runs at Srinagar on July 12. KUPWARA, July 11: To District Development The Coordinator of JKCA, The trials were held in the ize a three day cricket tourna- the former gets an email confir- the Old Trafford on Wednesday. The players desirous to take pick players from every nook Commissioner Dr Sagar D District Kupwara, Shabir age groups up to Under-19 ment for the visually impaired mation. After a fine run to the semifi- part in the trials have been and corner of the State, the Doifode is also supporting the Ahmad Mir has extended thanks years boys. persons. The various price categories nals, to their horror, the Indian advised to bring along four Jammu and Kashmir Cricket cause for the benefit of the visu- to the authorities of JKCA for Mr Shabir advised all the The sports event will be held like bronze (95 GBP), silver batsmen imploded when it mat- passport size photographs and Association (JKCA) today held ally impaired persons. allowing them to hold trials in aspiring cricketers to give their at Bhaderwah campus of Jammu (195 GBP), gold (295 GBP) and tered most. other necessary documents, a selection trials at Sports Stadium Meanwhile, the DDC has Kupwara for the first time in hundred percent to impress the University from July 13, 2019. platinum (395 GBP) have sold (77 off 59 handout issued here today Galizoo, here. appealed the general public and State's cricket history. selectors. The objective behind the out markers against them. Even balls) used every ounce of his informed. In a day-long trials held at cricket lovers to come forward He said that earlier all the The participants were highly tournament is to encourage the the tickets for minors in all 'bits and pieces' skill but the For further information, the Galizoo Sports Stadium, hun- and support the so that the aspiring cricketers who possess thankful to JKCA authorities for visually challenged persons of these categories which come for 'Men in Blue' could only get as players can also contact General dreds of youth turned up to motive behind organising the talent had to visit either holding the trials in far flung this mountainous district to take 20, 30 and 40 GBP respectively far as 221 in 49.3 overs in pur- Secretary of the Association, showcase their talent in different tournament is fulfilled. Baramulla or Srinagar for trials areas of the State. part in the sports and boost their has also been sold out. (PTI) suit of 240. (PTI) Tariq Ahmad Zargar.