FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Rahane, bowlers script Lions seek return to winning Akbar continues his ways, SRH await Yuvraj’s return HYDERABAD, May 5: Starting with a string of vic- badly-needed win for Pune tories, Gujarat Lions have hit a dominance in cycling arena Smarting from back-to-back NEW DELHI, May 5: Sanju Samson (20), Karun gled to find momentum. roadblock as they suffered Excelsior Sports Correspondent took a huge lead of about one Aijaz distributed prizes among reverses, Gujarat Lions will defeats at the hands of laggards Kilometer at the end of the race. the winners. Nair (32) and Sam Billings (24) Pawan Negi contributed have their task cut out when Ajinkya Rahane continued were all guilty of throwing away unbeaten 19 off 12, getting 13 Kings XI Punjab and Delhi BUDGAM, May 5: The only Large number of locals Addressing the players and his fine run of form and struck a they lock horns with Sunrisers international cyclist of State including women witnessed the spectators on the occasion, Rifat TODAY’S FIXTURE Akbar Khan who plays for well-controlled unbeaten 63 to SCOREBOARD Abdullah highlighted the impor- lead Rising Pune Supergiants to Mirza Sons proved his mettle Delhi Daredevils: Gujarat Lions Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Hyderabad) 8 PM tance of sports in day today life a much-needed seven–wicket again in a cycle race after finish- Risabh Pant b Dinda 2 of youth. He said that Kawoosa win over Delhi Daredevils in an ing first at Check-i-Kawoosa in Sanju Samson c R Ashwin b Boland 20 Daredevils in their last two out- has become a hub of cycling Indian Premier League match, Hyderabad who are expecting district Budgam today. Karun Nair c Perera b Bhatia 32 ings at home. activities and there is need to here tonight. their star allrounder Yuvraj The race was organized by JP Duminy run out (Rahane/Dhoni) 34 The debutants would hope promote the sport in the area at a Earlier, Supergiants bowlers Singh to feature in the playing Chinar Sports Development Sam Billings c Rahane b Bhatia 24 playing away from home would large scale. He also announced did a good job, especially in the XI, in the Indian Premier Association. Craig Brathwaite c Perera b Boland 20 bring some luck as the Suresh that a mega National level middle overs, to restrict the in- League here tomorrow. Vice Chairman Budgam Pawan Negi not out 19 Raina-led side seek to revive its cycling event would be organ- form Delhi Daredevils to 162 for Yuvraj is yet to play in a sin- Sports Council, Rifat Abdullah Jayant Yadav run out (Tiwary) 1 campaign. Ace cyclist Akbar being ized in next two months at seven after inviting the hosts to gle game this IPL since being flagged off the race in presence Mohammed Shami not out 2 Sunrisers Hyderabad are felicitated after clinching pres- Kawoosa during the night under bat. ruled out after suffering an of Ajaz Bashir from J&K Bank, Extras: (LB-1, W-6, NB-1) 8 coming off a 15-run win over tigious cycling title at Budgam Street lights which are already Chasing a modest total on a which sponsored the event. Total: (for 7 wickets in 20 overs) 162 Royal Challengers Bangalore. on Thursday. functional on Gulmarg highway good track, Supergiants crossed The race started from Chinar Bowling: Dinda 4-0-34-1, Perera 1-0-9-0, Boland 4-0-31-2, R However, despite losses in from Narbal to Mazhama. the line easily in 19.1 overs with Colony Check -i-Kawoosa and Ashwin 4-0-34-0, Bhatia 4-0-22-2, M Ashwin 3-0-31-0. the last two games, the Lions competition early in the morning Meanwhile, in junior category, Rahane carrying his bat. The culminated at Kawoosa Khalisa Rising Pune Supergiants: are placed second in the points on Srinagar Gulmarg highway. Pervaiz Ahmad Sheer Gujri of opener scored unbeaten 63 off . The race was completed in Ajinkya Rahane not out 63 table with six wins from nine The organizers appreciated the Boys Hr Secondary School 48 balls while skipper Mahendra seven laps where cyclists cov- Usman Khawaja st Samson b Mishra 30 appearances, while Sunrisers role of Police Station Magam bagged the first place, while Singh Dhoni played a fiery 27 ered distance of 42 kms. Saurabh Tiwary c Billings b Imran Tahir 21 Hyderabad are occupying the who regulated traffic very Saqub Sheikh of Toyota Ansari off 20 balls. Akbar Khan of Mirza Sons Mahendra Singh Dhoni c Billings b Imran Tahir 27 fifth position with four victo- smoothly during the event. and Monis Ismail of Gazala Supergiants remained at defeated his competitors by a Thissara Perera not out 14 ries. On the concluding ceremony Memoral School bagged second number six in the points table margin of 1km. Akbar took lead Extras: (LB-1, W-7, NB-3) 11 SRH enjoy a psychological of the race, Mr Rifat and Mr and third positions respectively. but got a crucial win under their in fourth lap and later dominat- Total: (for 3 wickets in 19.1 overs) 166 advantage as they won against belt, having struggled to find ed the race. Adil Teli of Arco Bowling: Yadav 4-0-25-0, Brathwaite 2-0-17-0, Shami 3.1-0-50- Gujarat Lions by a comprehen- their feet in their debut season Cements secured second place, 0, Mishra 4-0-28-1, Duminy 1-0-9-0, Tahir 4-0-26-2, Negi 1-0- sive 10 wickets in their previous after losing some key players to while Waheed Ahmad bagged 10-0. meeting on April 21. injuries. After suffering early set- third place in the race. It was only third win for the their wickets after good starts. runs of last over bowled by backs, Sunrisers Hyderabad Theimpact of training Pune outfit after losing six The Supergiants stifled the paceman Ashoke Dinda (1/34). made a quick turnaround with received by Akbar Khan at matches. Daredevils innings with excel- Supergiants openers – both their batting and bowling Sports Authority of India Centre JP Duminy, who led the lent bowling from Rajat Bhatia Usman Khwaja (30 off 27) and clicking together. (PTI) New Delhi was visible when he Daredevils in place of Zaheer injury in the World T20 match (2/22) and R Ashwin (0/34) in Rahane set up the chase with against Australia. Khan, was top-scorer for the the middle overs. Had it not their 59–run stand. While hosts with a 34-run knock, Yuvraj had earlier hoped to Jodhamal shines in International been for some powerful hits by Khwaja, playing his first IPL join the team for the match which came off 32 balls with Carlos Barthwaite (20 off 8), match, looked rusty, Rahane was just one shot to the fence. tomorrow and he is already in Conference at Doon School Daredevils would have strug- rock solid with his shots. (PTI) the city. Excelsior Correspondent The conference focused on Jubilant players of KCCC posing for a group photograph sustainable efforts to save nature after beating RCC at Mandal in Jammu on Thursday. Cross country race held at Sopore JAMMU, May 5: Delegates and environment, and Jodhamal Excelsior Sports Correspondent Khursheed Ahmad Jan flagged of Jodhamal Public School com- Team presented a documentary in the race. prising of Navisha Gupta and on 'Save River Tawi' which KCCC thrashes RCC by 8 SOPORE, May 5: A cross The race was categorized Hasit Sachdev along with their received immense appreciation country race was today held at into two categories of under-17 Coordinator, Roopinder Kour and garnered enough attention Seer Jagir Sopore in which and under-14. participated in the 4th from all corners of the audience. wkts in 2nd Holi Cup about 200 students from various International Youth Conference Mehraj-u-din Lone emerged The delegation of Jodhamal Excelsior Sports Correspondent for KCCC, who scalped 3 on Earth and Man at the Doon as the winner of under- School came back home victori- important wickets by conceding School, Dehradun and won the 17 category, while ous with not only the reward but JAMMU, May 5: Kishan 41 runs in his 4 overs, while 'Best Presentation Trophy'. Faisal Ahmad Lone also with learning experiences Chand Cricket Club (KCCC) Bandeep Singh claimed one The conference registered emerged as the winner and considered themselves for- defeated RCC Jammu by 8 wicket. participation from top 48 institu- of under- 14 category. tunate of becoming an active wickets in the ongoing 2nd Holi In reply, KCCC chased the Winners of Inter-House Athletic Meet posing for a group tions from Dehradun, Wehlam Both of the winners part of Environment Saving Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, target in 15.2 overs by losing 2 photograph at DPS Leh. Boys School Dehradun, British were given prizes on International Conference. being organized under the super- wickets, thus won the match by School Jakrata, National School the occasion. The Team was mentored by vision Sachin Singh, Mukesh 8 wickets. Vimarsh Kaw top Jordan, Scindia Kanya Speaking on the DPS Leh conducts Faculty In-charge, Roopinder Sharma and Sunil Kumar, under scored with 66 off 37 balls, Vidyalaya Gwalior, Sacred occasion, Principal Kour and Radhika Sharma, the chairmanship of Ankush while Manik Gupta and Heart School Kalyan, Salwan stressed upon the time- Inter-House Athletic Meet assisted by Kushboo Khorana & Abrol at Mandal Cricket ground, Jagteshwar Singh Singh con- ly holding of such Public School Gurgaon and Charanjeev, students of here. Winner of cross country race being Excelsior Sports Correspondent House and Padma Lotus of tributed 34 and 25 runs to the events and said that Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Jodhamal School and IT support Earlier, winning the toss and felicitated at Sopore in Valley on Thursday. Bhagat House got 1st, 2nd and total respectively. For RCC, such initiatives not only Vidyalaya Jaipur. rendered by Vikas Bakshi. batting first, RCC Jammu scored JAMMU, May 5: Delhi 3rd position in 200 meters boys Bodh and Aksha claimed one schools of Sopore area partici- enrich the minds of youth but 128 runs in the stipulated 20 Public School (DPS) Leh con- category race respectively, while wicket each. Manik Gupta was pated. also help them in their physical overs, losing 6 wickets in the ducted Inter-House Athletic Padma Ladol of Bhagat House, Inter-School Competitions of adjudged as man of the match The race was organized by well- being. process. Meetin the School grounds Sakina Khatoon of Tagore for his all-round show. Govt High School Seer Jagir "Physical education is a nec- Prince was the top scorer today, wherein four Houses House and Tsering Dolker of The match was officiated by Sopore from Sangrama main essary tool for social develop- with 62 runs off 67 balls, while comprising the students from Bhagat House claimed 1st, 2nd Pancheri, Babey Zones held Virender Singh and Babloo as Chowk to the Institute, a 5 km ment besides the other means of Chotu and Ravi contributed 17 classes 6th to 12th participated and 3rd position in 200 meters Excelsior Sports Correspondent Panjar by 6 points, while in Kho- umpires, while Raj Kumar was run, wherein Principal education," Principal added. runs each. Skipper Manik Gupta enthusiastically and energetical- girls respectively. Kho Under-14 girls, GMS Meer the scorer and Sohan Bharti was UDHAMPUR, May 5: Zonal was the most successful bowler ly. In senior category 200 defeated HS Panjar by 10 points. the commentator. Army School students excel in UN Debate Level Inter-School Competitions The Meet started by lighting meters boys, Ghulam Hussain of The gold medals in Athletics Excelsior Correspondent from all over Jammu and of Pancheri and Babey Zones of the traditional torch by the Gandhi House, Mohd Shoaib of went to Mamta Devi, Vijay rani, ‘Kohli-Tendulkar Kashmir participated. were held at Govt HSS Pancheri School Principal, followed by Nehru House and Stanzin Jigmet Tosha Devi, Priya Devi, Anjali UDHAMPUR, May 5: Six Master Angad Chatha of class and HSS Khoon, here today. the Group songs presented by of Gandhi House got 1st , 2nd Devi and Nishu Devi. comparison is unfair’ students of Army Public School XI bagged the best delegate The Inter-School the four Houses of the School. and 3rd place, while in girls cat- At HSS Khoon, the Udhampur represented the Indian award, Vasupriya Awasthi of XI Competitions in the disciplines of NEW DELHI, May 5: "I think 100 centuries is The Meet included 100 egory, Jigmet Chuzin of Nehru Competitions were held under International Model United got the special mention award Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Athletics really far away to think," Yuvraj meters sprint and 200 meters House, Maksuma Khatoon of the supervision of Suresh Veteran left-hander Yuvraj Nation (IIMUN) held at Jammu and rest of the four delegates for under-14 and under-17 girls said when asked if Kohli would race only. Tagore House and Yasmin Kumar, ZPEO Babey, while the Singh feels India Test captain recently. namely Shrishti Jha of X, Umang concluded at HSS Pancheri, today. be able to reach Tendulkar's In junior category, Stanzin Kausar of Tagore House got 1st , Competitions in boys category Virat Kohli is the best batsman The aim of conducting such Randhawa of XII, Harman Deol Around 90 girls drawn from milestone of 100 international Dawa, Irfan Ali and Manan 2nd and 3rd position respective- were declared open by Principal of this generation but deemed it academic event was to bring of XI and Anish Sundram of XI 6 schools of the zone participat- tons. Manzoor (All Gandhi House) ly. Dharam Paul Sharma on the unfair to compare him with awareness amongst the students got verbal mention award. ed in the Competition. The "Tendulkar was a great play- claimed 1st, 2nd and 3rd places School Principal, Subhash other day and Naib Tehsildar, Sachin Tendulkar as he feels on functioning of United Nation. Applauding the efforts and Competions were organized er and great ambassador of respectively in 100 meters Kumar Baldotra distributed cita- Shankar Dass was the chief guest that it will take a lot more hard- The students from various guidance of the delegates and under the supervision of ZPEO India and it is going to take a lot sprint, while Zehran of Bhagat tions and medals among the in the girls category competi- work from the Delhi lad to schools participated in Mock UN their mentor Rajeshwari Pancheri, Pawan Kumar. (of hardwork) for Virat Kohli to House, Mohd Yousuf of Tagore winners. tions today. match the maestro's legacy. assembly as per the country allot- Rajmohan, the Principal APS In Kabaddi under-14 girls, come in comparison with that," In Kabaddi Under-17 boys, Yuvraj said Kohli and South ted to them. Udhampur, Sanjeev Kumar GMS Pancheri thrashed GMS he said. HSS Khoon defeaed HS Sundla, African AB de Villiers are Each delegate debated on the appreciated the participants for Fit-again Yuvraj likely to Meer by 27 points, while in "Virat (Kohli) is in great while in Kabaddi Under-14 presently the best batsmen of issues related to their countries in bringing laurels to the school and Kabaddi Under-17 girls, Govt form. He is the best batsman of boys, Bhagwati Public School the generation and hoped the depth and probable solutions encouraged the other students to HS Panjar outplayed HSS Raipur defeated GMS Sandroo. this generation along with AB play against Gujarat today former too becomes a great were charted out at the end. take part in such international Pancheri by 8 points. In Under-14 boys Kho-Kho, de Villiers. So, I hope one day HYDERABAD, May 5: "It's important what we do. player for India just like Approximately 300 delegates events in the future. In Kho-Kho under-17 girls, GMS Nakki trounced GMS he becomes a great player for We got good run of games now. Tendulkar. GHSS Lander defeated GHS Jakhano. India." (PTI) Star cricketer Yuvraj Singh, We got good rest. The guys are who has recovered from an ankle fresh and up. It's fairly now in injury, is likely to play his first our hands how we play the sec- JKASTA to conduct IPL match of the season tomor- ond half of this competition. row when Sunrisers Hyderabad "SRH would be well pre- selection trials on May 20 takes on Gujarat Lions here. pared as it faces GL, who are "He (Yuvraj Singh) is avail- Excelsior Sports Correspondent 20, 2016 at 11 am sharp. also at the top of the table, and For further information, the able. When we finalise our XI, home side takes confidence that he is very much in our thoughts," JAMMU, May 5: The J&K players can contact Ishfaq Bhat, it won in the previous match Amateur Soft Tennis general secretary of the SRH Head coach Tom Moody between the two," he added. said in the pre-match press con- Association (JKASTA) is going Association on mobile number: Describing SRH's latest to conduct selection trials for 9906430698. Players concentrating hard in the ongoing Jammu division ference here today. bowling sensation from Senior Men & Women at Tennis The National championship selection chess events at Ace Chess Academy in Jammu. "Yuvraj Singh is a seasoned Bangladesh Mustafizur Rahman Courts, Gindun Stadium, Raj is being organized by Amateur all-rounder, who brings experi- as a wonderful guy, Moody said ence to the team and can make Bagh, Srinagar on May 20, 2016 Chadigarh Soft Tennis Arushi wins U-17 Chess titles the language barrier in commu- at 11 am for selecting team for Association under the auspi- useful contribution to the team nicating with him is not a prob- Excelsior Sports Correspondent events will be played tomorrow 14th Senior National Soft Tennis cious of Amateur Soft Tennis both with bat and ball." lem. at same venue. Championship which is going to Federation of India. Moody said the Sunrisers "He is a wonderful guy. He JAMMU, May 5: Arushi Sumit grover is the chief be held at Chandigarh from June The state team will leave on would focus on putting up a has fitted into the group very Kotwal won Under-17 title in Arbiter for the whole selection 8 to June 12. June 7, 2016 under the banner of competitive performance rather well. He is a good character. He girls as well as open category in events. The Association has invited J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Scouts and Guides of Model Academy BC Road, Jammu, than thinking too much about the has good personality. He is a the ongoing Jammu division All the matches were played all the interested players to Association, with support from who were honoured with Rajya Puraskar by Governor N N performance of rival teams. funny guy. To be fair, I think selection chess events at Ace under the supervision of Atul report Gindun Stadium on May J&K State Sports Council. Vohra at Raj Bhawan for the session 2015-16. The award was "We watched all those there has been a beat up about Chess Academy , Trikuta Nagar, Kumar Gupta, president All received by Mohit Kalsi, Arihan Gupta, Aastik Paba, Anugrah matches. Everyone gets caught the fact that there is a language here. J&K Chess Association and also Vali, Archit Gupta, Amit and Ankit in Scouts section, while in up wanting to see how other barrier. He is not fluent in Stuart Law turns down Avni Gupta got second posi- Joint secretary All India Chess Guides Section, the awards were received by Vasundra, teams are performing, how other English. At the end of day, we tion in girls category, Yaksh Federation. Kashish, Irtiqa Aarchi, Aarshdeep Kaur and Namrata received individuals are performing. But, manage to communicate what Chopra got second position in The matches are being the Awards. at the end of the day, there is no needs to be communicated. Pak coaching job offer Under-17 boys. Imtiaz Ahmad played as per FIDE Laws of point of striving about what Cricket is a pretty universal lan- KARACHI, May 5: Khan said. got 3rd position and Aakashdeep Chess under Swiss System. other teams are doing on the Law, a former Australian Singh got fourth position. guage," he said. (PTI) Pakistan's hunt for a new For any further details players table," he said. Test batsman, is already signed Under-13 age category can check www.alljkchess.com. coach continues to face hurdles as Islamia College Inter-Group their top choice -- Australian up by Cricket Australia as a bat- Stuart Law -- has turned down the ting consultant for the tour to Sri position, expressing his inability Lanka from July to September Badminton tourney concludes to join the team immediately. and apparently he has told the Excelsior Sports Correspondent The Pakistan Cricket Board PCB he is also not available said it will try to convince Law when Pakistan tours Australia in SRINAGAR, May 5: The ongoing Inter-Group Badminton November-December this year. Tournament concluded at Islamia College of Science and or choose from Englishman (PTI) Commerce, here today. Andy Moles and Australian Test In the final match, ICS Whites defeated ICS Reds by 3-2. batsman Dean Jones. Dhanvir Kour, D/o S Principal of the College, Prof (Dr.) G M Tibet Bakal was the "Yes there are hurdles in the Bhupinder chief guest on the occasion, who gave away the trophies to the win- way of signing on Stuart Law as Singh, R/o H-No ners and the runners-up teams. head coach although he is our first 6, Lane-1, East Meanwhile, from May 9, the College will be conducting choice for this position," PCB Extension, Volleyball trials for the College team at the Volleyball court for the Chairman, Shaharyar Khan said. Trikuta Nagar, forthcoming Inter-College tournaments and the formation of Inter- "He had applied for a coach- Jammu, who has Students of St Peter's High School BC Road posing for a Group Volleyball team, which is likely to start from May 13 and ing position with us but he has qualified group photograph after excelling in Under-17 Boys Handball Handball team of Heritage School, Jammu, which added yet Inter-Group Table Tennis competition, starting from May 9 at the now conveyed he is more inter- National Eligibility Test (NET)- Tournament, organized by the Department of Youth Services and another feather to their cap by winning silver medal in Under-17 College's Physical Education Table Tennis Hall. ested in a consultant's position JRF in Psychology, the result of Sports in Jammu recently. Also seen in the picture are Principal girls Inter-School Tournament held at Dogra ground, Shastri The Inter-Group Table Tennis Tournaments and Volleyball and that he wouldn't be able to which was declared by Central Fr Thomas N, Vice Principal, Sr Jenny Augustine, Coordinator, Nagar, Jammu, recently. The event was organised by the selection trials are being organized by the Physical Education join the team immediately," Board of School Education Sister Simone, Coach Sunny Tidyal and PETs Ram Rattan and Department of Youth Services and Sports. Department. (CBSE), recently. Sangeeta.