SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2017 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Rahane, Dhoni push India to 251/4 Age is just a number for State veteran athletes Dravid to continue as NORTH SOUND (ANTIGUA), feeling the heat for the first time Rahane, playing in place of Jammu couples Tarsem-Sudesh, June 30: in the series with the in-form the rested Rohit Sharma, contin- India A, U-19 coach Fighting half centuries from Shikhar Dhawan (2) and skipper ued from where he left off at Port NEW DELHI, June 30: Amitabh Choudhary said that Ajinkya Rahane and Mahendra Virat Kohli (11) back in hut by of Spain. Dogra-Pawan blossom at National scene Dravid was instrumental in Singh Dhoni allowed India to the 10th over, leaving the visitors Strokemaking was tough but Rajesh Dhar 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 When contacted, VK Dogra The BCCI today announced grooming the youngsters in the post a competitive 251 for four at 34 for two. the Mumbai batsman still found a meters and 5 kilometers, Sudesh (employee in SMVDU) and that former India Rahul last two years. against the West Indies after a Dhawan was caught while way to score his 18th ODI half JAMMU, June 30: Setting Basotra (57) was not far behind, Pawan Sharma (Govt Teacher) Dravid will continue as coach of "Rahul Dravid is known for slowish surface tested the visitors' trying to guide a short ball off century, and his third 50- plus examples for the entire sports who also bagged 4 medals with said that they have been in sport- India A and U-19 teams for the the discipline and commitment he high profile batting line-up in the Miguel Cummins over the third score in as many games. fraternity of Jammu and gold in brisk walk, silver in 100 ing field from last ten years and next two years. brings to the table. He has been third ODI here today. man boundary. His innings comprised just Kashmir, the meritorious cou- meters and bronze in 200 meters have observed that age is simply Dravid was first appointed as Indian batsmen found the run- Kohli was out to a brilliant four boundaries, showing it was ples from this region of the and 5 kilometers. a number and has hardly any- the coach for the two teams in choses country scoring tough before the efforts of catch by debutant Kyle Hope at all hard work out in the middle. State, veteran athletes Tarsem Taking a leaf from the books thing to do with performance 2015 and under his leadership the over IPL Dhoni took the innings for- Lal Basotra and Sudesh Basotra of their wives, Tarsem Lal and excellence, adding that they youngsters have achieved out- ward after Rahane perished to a standing results, at home and NEW DELHI, June 30: spectacular running catch from away. Rahul Dravid has chosen Bishoo in the deep, making it 170 In his first assignment as India over Indian Premier for four in 42.2 overs. coach, the 'A' side won the trian- League, and will continue as The onus was on Dhoni to gular series in Australia which coach of the country's 'A' and U- provide the final flourish and he also had South Africa as the third 19 teams for the next two years, did that in his trademark style . team. at the expense of mentoring IPL He completed his 63rd half He repeated that success with franchise Delhi Daredevils. century with a single. The former the Under-19 team as well, guid- The BCCI today announced India captain had hit only three ing them to the final of the World that the former India captain fours until then but need of the Cup in 2016. will continue to work as coach hour was the big hits from his "Over the last two years, of India A and U-19 teams. bat. Rahul Dravid has been instrumen- Dravid was first appointed MS Dhoni rocks back to cut during his innings against West He finally cut loose in the tal in getting young talent into the as coach for the two teams in Indies in 3rd ODI at Antigua. 47th over, smashing Holder for mix who have proved their worth 2015 and under his leadership, consecutive sixes, one over the Rahane (72 off 112) and Dhoni gully after the premier batsman on the big stage," the BCCI the youngsters have achieved bowler's head and the other over (78 not out 79) took India past the poked at a Holder that Acting President, CK Khanna outstanding results, at home and square leg after picking it from 250-run mark. rose off the pitch sharply. said. away. Kedhar Jadhav (40 not out off Last match's centurion outside off. along with VK Dogra and Basotra (63) and VK Dogra (55) started to walk and run at the "We are glad to continue his 26) too played his part well while Rahane then resurrected the Jadhav too supported him Pawan Sharma have clinched a also claimed medals in this pres- ages of around 40 years as part services for the next two years and successful in grooming the batting alongside Dhoni as India innings alongside Yuvraj Singh well in the death overs, smashing galaxy of medals in the Open tigious championship, with of their fitness programme and are sure that this is a bright sign youngsters in the last two years. I amassed 100 off the last 60 balls. (39 off 55) as the duo shared a 66- Four boundaries and a six. (PTI) National Athletics Tasem bagging 1 gold in brisk recreational activity, without for Indian which will see wish him all the very best for his It was not a surprise that West run stand. Modi bats for Championship held at Alwar in walk and Dogra claiming 1 sil- any competitive mindset. many more young talents coming assignments with the two teams Indies captain Jason Holder chose However, with the odd ball Rajasthan, serving a message ver and 1 bronze. However, sheer-dint of hard up in the future," he added. for the next two years," to put the opposition in to bat stopping on the batsmen, run sports as career that age is just a number and Mamta (32) daughter-in-law work and routine practice took BCCI acting secretary, Choudhary said. (PTI) after overnight rain left moisture scoring did not get any easier as AHMEDABAD, June 30: nothing else. of Tarsem and Sudesh also us to win big haul of medals at in the pitch, also delaying the the innings progressed. While Pawan Sharma (50), sparkled in the Championship the National scene. Nirmal Singh nominated Technical match start by 45 minutes. When Yuvraj fell lbw to leg- who has the honour of clinching and claimed gold. "Practice makes one perfect. The offered spongy gie Devendra Bishoo (1/38) after Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he wants to 3rd place in the International Talking to EXCELSIOR, Mr I would love to suggest women bounce early on and its slowness a successful review, India were change the widely held public Half Marathon at Leh last year, Tarsem and Mrs Sudesh, hailing folk to more and more partici- Official for Asian Athletics C’ship made batting difficult. The heavy 100 for three in 26.2 overs. perception that sports cannot be besides claiming gold medals in from Greater Kailash, Jammu pate in games and sports and rain last night also made the out- What followed was a 70-run Excelsior Sports Correspondent State for ten consecutive years, taken up as a career. Nationals from 4 consecutive said that they enjoy each and become physically fit and bring field slow. stand between Rahane and besides having the honour of rep- "There is a mentality among years, was the star performer at every moment of this sport, laurels for themselves and for The conditions led to India Dhoni. JAMMU, June 30: Former resenting the State in National people that sports cannot be taken Alwar, bagging 4 gold medals in adding that good performance in the State as well," said Pawan All India North Zone medalist Games for five times. up as a career. I want to change sporting field helps them to per- who has the honour of partici- and ace athlete, Nirmal Singh, It is pertinent to mention here that thought process," he said. Advani qualifies form better in business field also pating and completing 11 half presently working as Lecturer of that Mr Nirmal was appointed Modi was speaking after inau- for knockout at as the charm of fitness guides and 2 full Marathons. Physical Education in the National Coach for South gurating a modern sports complex them to lead from the front. These veteran athletes will Department of Youth Asian Junior Champio- in Maninagar area of the city. "Age is no bar. We will be surely serve as an inspiration to Services and Sports has nship in the month of 'The Arena' is a state-of-the- 6-red Asiad proceeding to Leh in September the budding sportspersons of the BISHKEK (KYRGYZSTAN), created history by being October last year. The art facilities and has been built on this year to participate in 21 State to be more devoted and nominated as the Coaching Camp was held at public-private-partnership model June 30: kilometer Marathon. We are determined in keeping their Ace cueist Pankaj Advani Technical Official (1st NIS Patiala in Punjab. between the Gujarat government hopeful to win medals there State's Flag high at the bigger ever from the State) for According to nomina- and TransStadia Group. closed in on defending his 6-red also," said Basotra couple. circuit and help the State of snooker title as he earned a berth the prestigious 22nd Edition of tion letter issued by Athletics "Sportspersons, when they Their son Vikas Basotra has Jammu and Kashmir to carve a Asian Athletics Championship to Federation of India (AFI) interact with common people, are in the knockout draw, winning also been a sportsperson (boxer) space at the Country's Sports three group games on the trot at be held at Bhubaneshwar through its Secretary, CK Valson, generally asked it is okay that you of great repute. Map. (Odisha) from July 6 to July 9, all his expenses on participation play at state level or national level the Asian 6-Red Snooker and 2017. will be borne by the Organizing but what do you do for a living," Team Championships here. Zimbabwe thrash ‘pathetic’ Mr Nirmal, has the distinc- Committee of this Champi- Modi said. (PTI) The 16-time world champi- Winners of Kabaddi Tourism posing for a group photograph on Advani overcome a chal- tion of being best athlete for the onship. alongwith chief guest and other dignitaries at O P Hill Stadium, Jump Rope trials lenge from Thailand's Phaithoon Sri Lanka in one day battle Mendhar in Poonch. Indian women’s hockey team on July 5 Phonbun with a comfortable 5-2 GALLE, June 30: attack on a slow pitch. win, before seeing off Ali Upul Tharanga hit 79 and Romeo Force organizes Excelsior Sports Correspondent Roshanikiya of Iran 5-3. Solomon Mire smashed his Danushka Gunathilaka 60 after leaves for HWL Semi-Final Advani though found him- maiden one- day century today to Mathews won the toss and chose to JAMMU, June 30: The self in a spot of bother at 1-3 NEW DELHI, June 30: trained at the SAI Centre at take Zimbabwe to a historic six bat. Shillaroo to get acclimatised to the Kabaddi Tournament Jump Rope Association of against Omar Ali of Iraq but he wicket win over Sri Lanka and pile From there, Zimbabwe, one of Excelsior Sports Correspondent Chairman Panchayat Harni, Jammu and Kashmir is going to made one of his famous come- With their eyes set on a berth for testing conditions in Johannesburg. pressure on the beleaguered Asian the minnows of world cricket, the 2018 World Cup, the Indian Under Scientific Adviser Waqar Ahmed Khan and conduct open trials for 14th backs by procuring the next four nation. went off script. MENDHAR, June 30: Harni President Press Council Senior National Jump Rope frames to storm into the last-16 women's team will leave tomorrow Wayne Lombard, the team was put Mire hit 112 off 96 balls as Mire, who also bowled seven for the Hockey World League through intense training, with focus Club defeated Dharana Club in Mendhar, MS Nazki were the Championship to be held at stage, which commences tomor- Zimbabwe reached 322-4 to pass overs before coming out as open- Semi-Final in Johannesburg, start- on improving speed, agility and an easy contest by 20 points (24- guests of honour. Jharkhand from July 28 to row. Sri Lanka's 316-5 with more than ing batsman, hit 14 fours and his ing July 8. attaining a greater level of fitness. 04) in the summit clash to lift the The chief guest along with August 2, 2017. The other Indians in the fray two overs to spare. It was the first third-wicket stand of 161 with The 18-member Indian team led "We would do four sessions a title trophy of the Inter-Village other dignitaries distributed According to a handout had mixed outing with Faisal time in more than 200 One Day Williams put the African side well by striker Rani has been training day and it is not easy training so Kabaddi Tournament, organized prizes among the winners and issued here, the trials will be Khan, Pushpender Singh and Internationals in Sri Lanka that a on the way to victory. here for the last six days before leav- hard at high altitude. The sessions by Romeo Force of Indian Army runners-up teams. conducted on July 5, 2017 at Kamal Chawla -- all on one win visiting team has scored more than Raza claimed the winning runs ing for the World Cup Qualifier. were very challenging but the girls at OP Hill Stadium, here today. Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Public School, Bishnah and one loss so far. a 300 run target to get a victory. with a six to compound the humil- "We played a couple of matches are eager and excited to earn a berth Six Village teams participat- Col Ramneek lavished praise on from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Their fates for qualifying to Sri Lanka have been criticised iation. over the past one week against U-18 for the World Cup," said skipper ed in this 2-day Tournament, the organizers for holding this Association has advised the the knockout stages hang in the in recent days by the country's Raza praised Zimbabwe's Boys. The whole idea of playing Rani. which was held in the memory of event, which provided opportu- players desirous to take part in balance and will be determined sports minister for being over- selectors for keeping faith with the Shaheed Nk Kamal Singh. nity to the players of remote the trials to report the venue in by their remaining league weight and unfit. Captain Angelo squad. these matches was to see how the "Barring a couple of us in the Commanding Officer CEO areas to showcase their talent. time. matches. (PTI) Mathews also laid into his players "A lot of cricket behind us has team copes with handling speed team, most of them have not partic- Rashtriya Rifles, Col Ramneek He assured the Villagers that The Camp of the selected after the defeat. helped us pull off this fantastic considering the boys play faster ipated in a World Cup event and Singh was the chief guest on the Army will hold big number of players will commence from Urmil Bajaj D/o Harbans "Having 315 on the board, I win," he said. hockey. The physical aspect too was that anticipation is driving the team occasion, while Ex Sarpanch Tournaments in the area in future July 7 to July 24, 2017 at MA Lal Bajaj, W/o Inspector thought it was enough," he said. "I kept telling myself that this put to test," stated chief coach to give their 100 per cent each ses- Harni Waseem Ahmed Khan, Ex also. Stadium. Bishnesh Kumar, "Our bowling was poor and our had to be for Solomon. For some- Sjoerd Marijne prior to their depar- sion, each match and I am confi- R/o H-No 183, fielding was pathetic. It was a good one to play in this kind of heat after ture from here. dent of a good show," she said. Sector-1, Sanjay batting effort by them." bowling his heart out, that was sen- Earlier this month, the squad (PTI) Nagar, Jammu, Mire, known for his quickfire sational. I wanted to do it for him." who has been hitting, was twice dropped as Sri Zimbabwe captain Graeme Man-management skills also declared qualified Lanka virtually gave the game Cremer said the win was a huge important for a coach: Ganguly for the award of away. confidence booster. the Degree of Doctor of hit an unbeaten "To chase down a score like KOLKATA, June 30: Philosophy (PhD) in English by 67 and Sean Williams 65 as that, to post our first win here was Sourav Ganguly today used the oft- repeated remark 'cricket is the University of Jammu. She Zimbabwe stunned the home side amazing." a captain's game' before saying "man-management and situation- has worked on the topic, "Henry in the first one-day international to Cremer called Mire "a real understanding skills" make good coaches, apart from skills. James the Expatriate Artist: A be held in Galle for 17 years. asset to the team, not just with the Speaking in the wake of the Virat Kohli-Anil Kumble saga, for- Study of His Short Stories,” The day did not start badly for bat but also with the ball. He's love- mer skipper Ganguly said, "I think cricket is a captain's game. under the supervision of Prof the home side. Kusal Mendis blast- ly to watch." Coach should be someone who can help and get the team going." Rita Mendonsa Saldanha and ed 86 off 80 balls as Sri Lanka Zimbabwe still have four one Now a member of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), Prof Monika Sethi. plundered runs off the Zimbabwe day internationals and a Test to Ganguly, who had an infamous spat with former coach Greg face in Sri Lanka, who have faced Chappell, added, "An impressive presentation does not make you increasing jibes over recent per- a good coach. Various things are needed to make a good coach -- formances. (PTI) like man-management skill, situation-understanding skill. (PTI)