SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Ashwin finish year as No.1 Williamson, Broom sweep series Test bowler & all-rounder DUBAI, Dec 31: Bishan Singh Bedi and leg-spinner for New Zealand Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, who NELSON, Dec 31: "He's shown his experience in Broom was again in the play to The Indian spin duo of were ranked one and two in 1974. these last two games in particular -- catch Tamim for 59 as the top six Ravichandran Ashwin and In the Test batsmen's ranking, Fill-in batsman Neil Broom and huge contributions which certainly Bangladesh fell for 68 runs Ravindra Jadeja held on to the top India skipper Virat Kohli has skipper produced were what the side was after to get and only Nurul Hasan with 44 from two positions in the ICC Test ended the year at second position a match-winning 179-run stand for across the line," Williamson said. 39 balls offered late resistance. bowlers rankings, while the with Australia's Steve Smith head- New Zealand to crush Bangladesh After the Australian nightmare, Bangladesh briefly felt they national team ended the year as the ing the chart. in their final one-day match in Williamson said New Zealand could defend 236 when Tom numero uno side in the latest list Pakistan opener Azhar Ali has Nelson on Saturday. needed to improve and the third Latham (four) went in the second issued here. moved up 10 places to reach a Williamson was left unbeaten Bangladesh match "was far more over, retired hurt Ashwin also continued to lead career-high sixth rank, riding on on 95 while Broom fell just before the complete performance we were on six and Broom edged the all-rounders' table with no his scores of 205 and 43 in the close for 97 as the hosts over- after." Mashrafe Mortaza straight to change among the top five in the the second Test against Australia hauled Bangladesh's 236 for the Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Imrul at first slip before getting list. Hence, Jadeja remained at in Melbourne. loss of only two wickets to sweep Mortaza said his side have to pick off the mark. third spot. Meanwhile, Team India has the series 3-0. themselves up before they meet But Imrul dropped a regulation This is just the second time the ended the year as the No.1 ranked For the 33-year-old Broom, New Zealand on Tuesday in the offering allowing Broom and top two spots in the bowlers' chart Test side with 120 ranking points, battling to prove he deserves to stay first of three T20 fixtures. Williamson to embark on their 179- is occupied by India players, with 15 points clear of second placed in the squad, it was his second con- "As a team we have to improve run stand for the second . the pair emulating left-arm spinner Australia (105 points). (PTI) secutive match-winning perform- lots," he said. Broom's 97 was at a run-a-ball ance after his unbeaten 109 when "We had a good partnership in rate and included one six and 12 New Zealand won the second opening and we lost the game. fours, while Williamson faced 116 Jubilant team of Project Model School posing for a group photograph alongwith chief guest Muscle Zone Gym match by 67 runs. There were some good individual deliveries for his 95, which includ- and other dignitaries in Jammu on Saturday. Broom, who scored 22 in the performances but as a team we ed one six and nine fours. organizes Run for Fun first match, which New Zealand couldn't go through." He was left five runs short of Dr Vidushi Kapahi Memorial 50-Over League concludes After Bangladesh won the toss what would have been his ninth Excelsior Sports Correspondent President J&K Wine Traders won by 77 runs, was recalled for and elected to bat in Nelson, Imrul ODI century when Jimmy Association, Charanjeet Singh the Bangladesh series after nearly Kayes and Tamim Iqbal produced a Neesham came in at the fall of JAMMU, Dec 31: Muscle appreciated the efforts of Raman seven years in the wilderness to Project Model School wins century opening stand in 21 overs Broom's wicket to hit a rapid 28 to Zone Gym in an effort to make the Manhas (4 time Mr J&K), owner of cover the number four batting slot to set the tourists up for a big finish. end the match. people of Jammu aware about the the Gym and its team especially Mr while recovers from But when Imrul slashed at a In the final few overs, Neesham health and fitness in their day to day Sachin, Sr. Coach in organizing the eye surgery. thriller to lift title trophy Mitchell Santner and the toned down his lusty hitting in an busy life, organized Run for Fun at event. He has since been the home ball flew high behind the wicket, apparent attempt to let Williamson Excelsior Sports Correspondent innings with a disaster, losing 4 Dr Urmil Kapahi was the Channi Himmat, here today. Both Mr. Raman and Mr. side's stand-out performer, not only Broom sprinted nearly 20 metres reach his milestone. wickets at a score of just 8 runs. chief guest on the valedictory A large number of young and Charanjeet urged the youth to stay with his prolific scoring, but also and dived to take a spectacular one- But after a mid-wicket conver- JAMMU, Dec 31: Project However, the duo of Rishab function, while Ramdayal Punia, old people participated in the event away from the drug abuse and play his magic touch in the field with handed catch and break the partner- sation with his , Neesham Model School, Janipur, Jammu Sharma and Manav Singh con- a popular name in J&K cricket with enthusiasm and fervour. an important role in nation building some athletic catches. Williamson was full of praise ship. was evidently told to finish the solidated the innings and scored was the guest of honour. The run began at 6.30 am in the and remain engaged in health and trounced Reasi Best Stars in Imrul's dismissal for 44 opened match, which he did with a bound- morning and took the full round of sports related activities. for his batting partner and his con- thrilling summit clash to lift the 39 and 22 runs respectively. Mr Ramdayal appreciated the the floodgates and despite the pitch ary off the next ball. Channi Himmat area giving mes- It is pertinent to mention here tribution to help the side bounce title trophy of the Dr Vidushi The team needed 22 runs with green cricket ground and the well holding no dangers, most of the The series now moves on to sage to youth of Jammu to keep that Muscle Zone is a Health Club back from the 3-0 hiding they suf- Kapahi Memorial 50-over one wicket in hand and it was the laid turfs that are providing the remaining Bangladesh batsmen three T20s to be followed by two away from drugs and avoid drink- for ladies and gents, fully air condi- fered against Australia earlier this Cricket League, which concluded last pair of Abhinav Khajuria experience of real cricket to the month. were unable to settle in. Tests. (AGENCIES) at Country Cricket Academy and Arastu Sharma who scored budding cricketers of the state to ing during driving. tioned and equipped with latest and grounds at Gharota, here today. the much needed runs to bring hone their skill. The run was sponsored by J&K high performance fitness equip- Earlier, winning the toss and home the victory for Project Prominent among others pres- Wine Traders Association. ments in all of its branches. batting first, Reasi Best Stars man- Model Hr. Secondary School. ent on the occasion were Senior aged to score a modest total of 131 For Reasi Best Stars, Kapil State cricketer, Sandeep Singh, Reasi Police Athletic Meet runs. Kapil was the top scorer with Sharma was the most successful Nadeem, Ashwini Kumar and 25 runs, while Neeraj and Jasbeer bowler, scalping 3 wickets, some parents of the cricketers. Rajesh, Gourav, Sudesh win gold contributed 22 and 17 runs to the while Sahil and Sachin claimed The match was officiated by Excelsior Sports Correspondent In Shot Put, Rajesh Singh total respectively. Arastu Sharma 2 wickets each. Kanav Sharma and Sahil Sharma bagged gold by throwing it to a of Project Model Hr. Secondary Arastu Sharma, who bagged as umpires REASI, Dec 31: Rajesh Singh, distance of 11 meters, while School was the wrecker-in-chief, 18 wickets in 5 matches was The tournament was held Gourav Singh and Sudesh Singh Jaspreet Singh and Mohd Rafiq who scalped 5 wickets of Kapil, adjudged the best bowler of the under the supervision of Vivek won gold medals in Shot Put, clinched silver and bronze medals Sachin, Jasbeer, Sahil and Andu tournament and also as the man Sharma, former Ranji Trophy Discus Throw and Javelin Throw respectively. Singh cheaply. Ashim Nanda also of the match in the finals. Rishab Player. in the ongoing Athletic Meet, In Discus Throw, Gourav took 3 wickets for the team. Sharma was declared the best Principal Project Model Hr. being organised by Reasi Police, Singh covered a distance of 21.70 In reply, Project Model Hr. batsman, while Abhay Tandon as Sec. School, Vikrant Sharma pre- under Civic Action Programe, at meters to claim gold, while Mohd Sec. School batsmen began the best all-rounder of the League. sented vote of thanks. Sports Stadium, here. Rafiq and Rajant Sharma bagged The event is being held under silver and bronze medals respec- Young footballers posing alongwith coaches and mentors after attending PIFA International the supervision of Mujeeb-Ur- tively. Football Coaching Camp at Jodhamal School in Jammu. Will assess IOA’s situation: IOC Rehman, DySP Hqrs, Reasi and In Javelin Throw, Sudesh Sanjay Singh Rana, Additional SP Singh won gold by throwing the NEW DELHI, Dec 31: with the NOC of India. presidents. Reasi and under t he overall supervi- javelin to 34.30 meters, while PIFA International Football Camp "The IOC will be in touch with "I am away in New Zealand, sion of Tahir Sajad Bhat,SSP Reasi. Sahil Kumar and Sohan Singh The International Olympic the NOC of India in due course to on a personal issue relating to my Around 40 students from vari- bagged silver and bronze medals Committee today said it will assess assess the situation," the IOC offi- family. I understand that the ous schools of District Reasi par- in this event respectively. concludes at Jodhamal the IOA's controversial move to cial said. Government has suspended the ticipated in the Competition which The events were officiated by a Excelsior Sports Correspondent coordination of the students by Mason Minister, Prerak Bist and make corruption-tainted Suresh The IOC headquarters are cur- Indian Olympic Association due was held in the events of Discus panel of experts including Romesh making them play different games PIFA Coach Nirvan Shah with Kalmadi and Abhay Singh rently closed for their annual break. to the conferment of the life time Throw, Shot Put and Javelin Chander, Kuldep Raj, Avinash JAMMU, Dec 31: The much based on the reflex actions. mementos and bouquets and Chautala life presidents even as the Meanwhile, IOA President N presidency to Suresh Kalmadi Throw. Kumar and Pardeep Nag. exciting PIFA Football Camp at Prerak Bist, a Manchester thanked Anjali Shah for all the Indian body decided to approach it Ramachandran said that he will and to Abhay Singh Chautala," Jodhamal came to a close with trained goalkeeper was the third efforts put in by her in organizing on the issue of suspension by the take up the issue of IOA's suspen- Ramachandran said in a state- Maa Sharika Learning Institute great fanfare, here. coach to assist Mason and Nirvan this camp at Jodhamal Public government. sion with the government after con- ment. Manchester coach, Mason had in the coaching. School. Asked if the IOC plans to sulting the IOC and Olympic The Government took the firm flown specially for the Camp at All boys did very well in the Nandan Kuthiala Trustee of take action on IOA for elevating Council of Asia. decision to suspend IOA after it organizes Interactive Session Jodhamal under the aegis of PIFA skill tests on shooting, dribbling, Jodhamal Public School said that Kalmadi and Chautala as life Cracking the whip on IOA, the failed to reply to its showcause Mumbai. passing and control in which Jodhamal is always ready to do presidents, IOC Media Sports Ministry yesterday suspend- notice within the stipulated Excelsior Correspondent the institute Pratibha Sopori who gave an overall acccount of the Anjali Shah, Director of PIFA Ashish Pandita was adjudged the anything which brings out the Relations Manager Michael ed the national Olympic body till December 30 deadline. (PTI) has been getting the renowned most well behaved Player whereas overall personality of the students Noyelle said in a written reply the time it reverses the decision to JAMMU, Dec 31: An interac- functioning of this coaching insti- tive session for the students and tute adding that the institute has coaches from UK which is known the best player among seniors was studying at Jodhamal. that it will first get in touch make Kalmadi and Chautala its life Lolab Premier for a good football for the last thir- given to Vardan Dutt and the best At the end Mason shared his children was organized by Maa planned many more such interac- teen years to different elite schools in Junior category was won by feelings and said that he has League concludes Sharika Learning Institute of tive councelling sessions for the of the Country and Jodhamal has Faizan Chaudhary. For seniors, the coached all over the world by now Education, Subash Nagar, here benifit of the student community Excelsior Sports Correspondent joined the Elite Club of the Schools second position was bagged by but the kind of students he found at today in connnection with its new as per scientific standards which with PIFA international Football Farhan Mir and for juniors, Jodhamal were the best with values SRINAGAR, Dec 31: Army initiative of imparting informal will help in inculcating self confi- Camps. Mason taught passing, Prakhar Bist was adjudged second. and respect for their coach. Nirvan today said Lolab Premier League education to the students and pro- dence in the younger student com- dribbling, kicking and cutting skills All the boys had a great time and Prerak also shared their coach- tournament organized by it conclud- viding them councelling on various munity.Alarge number of students to the students to play good and during this Camp. Besides boys, 56 ing experiences and were also of ed today with a huge crowd witness- aspects of education learning and and teachers attended the pro- competitive soccer, while Nirvan girls also participated in the Grass- the opinion that Jammu kids have a ing finals of the tournament at management of time and resources. gramme organised with the coop- Shah a UAFA Coach and the root Level Football Training dur- lot of potential for future football. Gujjarpati in North Kashmir’s Dr. Sunita Koul, a child care eration of RIEAM. The proceed- owner of the I League 2 Team was ing this Camp. Anjali said that with FIFA Kupwara district. expert ,educationist and psycholo- ings of this interactive session the second coach who also worked Principal Trilok Singh Bist Under 17 coming to India in 2017 A Defence spokesman said a gist of the national repute who is were conducted by Vijay Wali. on the mind and foot movement felicitated the Manchester Coach Football has a Great Career ahead. crowd of more than 1200 people also associated with SOS, gave Chairman KCIS Chaitanya Chowdhary donating Rs 2,53,940 at Gujjarpatti witnessed very the students an audio visual pres- MLA allocates funds for laying to In-charge of HelpAge India, Sunita Santoshi. exciting football finals of Lolab entation on variuos aspects and Premier League Tournament problems being faced by the stu- which was nothing short of a fes- KCIS donates Rs 2,53,940 to HelpAge India dent community. synthetic Basketball turf tival for sports loving people of Excelsior Correspondent Lolab. Ramesh Hangloo , Managing Excelsior Sports Correspondent Sharma, Incharge STC Jammu, “A total of 8 teams of Valley Director, Radio Sharda was chief officers of the SAI and the J&K JAMMU, Dec 31: To prove the importance of being charitable, participated in the Tournament. guest on the occasion as reputed JAMMU, Dec 31: MLA State Sports Council. Members of the Vice Chairman of K C International School, Chaitanya Final match was played between Health specialist Dr. Jyoti Hak was Jammu east, Rajesh Gupta today the J&K Basketball Association Chowdhary donated Rs 2,53,940 to the In-charge of HelpAge Benithir Eleven and United Club. guest of honour. Apart from other allocated funds from his CDF for and large number of Basketball India, Sunita Santoshi. Benithir eleven won the match in educationists Ravi Mahaldar an the laying of synthetic turf in the Players. He inspected the site The students of KCIS from class 1 to 12 came forward to bring a nail bitting end,” he said, adding eminent Social activist aslo basketball arena in the MA handed over the letter of consent to some sunshine in the life of these needy people. that winner and runners up were expressed his views on the occasion. Stadium. In a simple function VC district sports council and the Winners of painting competition posing for a group photo- organized in the basketball courts, CSO J&K SSC. The Principal, Maya Mishra appreciated the efforts of the stu- awarded with cash prizes on the The function started with the graph at GGHSS Udhampur on Saturday. dents for this noble cause. occasion. welcome address of the head of he handed over a DO letter of his Rajesh Gupta in his address consent and assured that the work laid emphasis on promotion of Inter-School painting competition held for laying of the turf shall start sports amongst the youth. He forthwith. said that sports unites the youth Excelsior Correspondent in nation building. She also asked A delegation of the Basketball beyond the fragmentations of them to create awareness among players and members of the J&K religion, caste and region besides UDHAMPUR, Dec 31: people regarding the importance of Basketball Association had keeping them away from the District Election Office Udhampur their vote. approached the MLA, requesting vices like violence and drugs. He today organized an Inter-School As many as, 30 students from him to allocate funds for the pur- also underlined that sports could painting competition on the topic different educational institutions pose. The MLA acceding to their be a great employment provider “Every Vote Counts’ at participated in the painting com- request readily agreed to allocate for the youth who could in turn Government Higher Secondary petition in which Sandeep Singh additional funds and also offered help in laying foundation of a School, Udhampur. from Brahm Rishi Bawra Shanti Deputy District Election Vidya Peeth Higher Secondary Officer, Sapna Kotwal was the School clinched first position chief guest on the occasion. while Santosh Kumari of Addressing the gathering, Government Girls Higher Kotwal said that main objective of Secondary School Udhampur organizing such events is to gener- stood second. ate awareness among adults about Among others, Manjulla Arora, their right and duties as voters. She Principal GHSS, Staff of District urged upon the students to enroll Election Office, besides teachers themselves in the voting list at the and large number of students were age of 18 and become contributors present on the occasion.

MLA Jammu East, Rajesh Gupta posing alongwith the digni- taries of J&K State Sports Council and Basketball Association while allocating funds for Synthetic Basketball Turf in Jammu more help to improve the sports healthy society. He assured more infrastructure using his good help for promotion of sports in office. The Deputy Commissioner future. Jammu, Simarandeep Jammu had Speaking on the occasion, earlier acceded to the demand pro- Ranjeet Kalra thanked the MLA jected by the SAI authorities and for providing funds for the proj- Vice Chairman District Sports ect and appreciated his role in Council Jammu, Ranjeet Kalra for promotion of sports in Jammu. laying of the synthetic turf in the He also thanked DC Jammu for Basketball arena. The DC had also consenting to sponsor the laying directed the engineering wing of of synthetic turf and construction the J&K State Sports Council to of change rooms. He also com- make a DPR for requisition of mended the leadership of funds. Secretary J&KSSC Waheed ul The MLA was welcomed by Rehman Parra for giving impetus Ranjeet Kalra, Haji Abdul to sporting activities across the Qayoom, CSO J&KSSC, Varinder State.