SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Djokovic motors into Cincy Complete election process by Sept 14 to vote Ravi Shastri reappointed head in BCCI polls: Electoral Officer to state units quarters as Federer ousted NEW DELHI, Aug 16: by the COA for this purpose) and coach of Indian team till 2021 BCCI electoral officer N their representative, shall not be CINCINNATI, Aug 16: ing the Wimbledon final to my best. I told myself I need to Gopalaswami today made it clear eligible to participate in the MUMBAI, Aug 16: Australian Tom Moody and for- was five. Djokovic. play every point to the end. No that all the affiliated state units BCCI Election process," a notifi- mer India teammates Robin "Everyone of us gave marks World number one Novak "I struggled on my serve early matter what the situation, I kept cation issued by electoral officer Ravi Shastri was today re- Singh and Lalchand Rajput to and honestly we never discussed Djokovic has a remarkably clear will have to conduct their polls appointed head coach of the on. Got broken the first service fighting." by September 14 to be eligible read. the post. Former West Indies which one of us gave how many road to the ATP Cincinnati Swiss third seed Federer went Indian men's team by the Kapil games, and there you have it," for participating in parent body's The notification states that and Afghanistan coach Phil marks. When we calculated, it Masters final after producing an Federer said. down to the world number 70 in Dev-led Cricket Advisory elections, which the CoA has ten- state units save Delhi (DDCA), Simmons pulled out of the race, was a very close race, I can tell efficient victory while third seed "That sort of set the tone for barely an hour, losing for only the Committee (CAC), which unani- citing personal reasons. you. I am not going to get into tatively scheduled for October Vidarbha (VCA) and Assam Roger Federer crashed out of the the match maybe a little bit. 10th time here after winning 47 mously felt that the incumbent's the details as to how much was 22. (ACA), which are already "communication skills and US Open tuneup event. the difference but it was a very Lodha-compliant, should com- understanding of team issues" Djokovic was never in danger The procedural rules for the small number (margin)," said plete their polls by specified date. stood out. in his 6-3, 6-4 triumph over 53rd- election of Board's Apex Council Kapil. However it is still not clear Shastri, who had the public ranked Spaniard Pablo Carreno have been posted on the cricket In fact, the 1983 World Cup whether DDCA, ACA and VCA backing of captain Virat Kohli Busta, whom he finished off in 90 body's website. winning captain said that for are compliant with August 9, even before the short-listing was minutes on Wednesday. The Apex Council will com- him, his former teammate initiated, has been reappointed Federer fell in a first-time prise President, Vice President, 2018 judgement, where BCCI's Shastri's "communication skill" for a two-year period, ending meeting with Russian Andrey Secretary, Treasurer, two players' new constitution was adopted. was one of the highlights during Rublev, who posted a 6-3, 6-4 representatives (men and As of today, out of 38 affiliat- with the 2021 T20 World Cup in India. While Robin, Rajput and his presentation. upset. women) and one state unit repre- ed units, 10 are "yet to amend" "We have unanimously Hesson gave in-person presen- "I felt his (Shastri) communi- Defending champion sentative. their constitution -- Arunachal decided to appoint Ravi Shastri tations, Moody spoke to the cation skill was better and she Djokovic will continue his quest The ninth member on the Pradesh, Bengal, Chhattisgarh, panel over Skype from (pointing at Shantha) might have in a Friday quarter-final, taking as the (head) coach of the Indian Council will be a representative Goa, Haryana, Jharkhand, Tamil cricket team as you all were Australia. felt something else. We were on France's Lucas Pouille, a 6-7 from the Comptroller and Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, "After doing all (inter- given a marksheet and we filled (3/7), 6-4, 6-2 winner over expecting," CAC head Kapil Djokovic celebrating victory in ATP Cincinnati Masters. Auditor General (CAG) office. Rajasthan and Karnataka. Dev told mediapersons after the views), Tom Moody was third it up without discussing with Russian Karen Khachanov. "Full Members who either The non-compliant units have after our marking and Mike each other," he said. matches. completion of the candidates' Djokovic earned his eighth "But the combination was have not been declared compliant filed IAs (Interim Applications) (Hesson), an intelligent, young Gaekwad felt that Shastri straight victory at Cincinnati on "He was super clean," Federer interviews that took place tough: he was playing well. I was with the Judgement dated 9th challenging various clauses like boy from New Zealand was a was "well versed with the Indian the first of two match points. said. through the day. maybe struggling especially on August 2018 or who do not com- age cap (70 years), cooling off close second. It was a very cricket system, and knew the "I'm very pleased today. I beat "Defense, offense, serving The three-member CAC also the offensive. I didn't think I was plete the election process before period (three years after two con- comprised former India coach close," the former India captain boys and their problems well a top quality player," Djokovic feeling the ball badly, but some- well. Didn't give me anything. He 14th September 2019 (or such secutive terms), one person one Anshuman Gaekwad and ex said, implying that Lalchand being the current coach." said. times can't rely on that serve to was everywhere. So it was tough other date that may be appointed post to name a few. (PTI) women's captain Shantha Rajput and Robin Singh were Once Kohli openly backed "It was straight sets but the the one-two punch." for me, but excellent match by far behind in the race. Shastri's candidature at the pre- him. I was impressed." Rangaswamy. score doesn't indicate how tough Rublev, a 21-year-old Russian This will be Shastri's fourth The candidates were prima- departure media conference it was. qualifier who missed months last Rublev earned his second top- rily marked on five aspects -- before the ongoing West Indies five win in a month after beating stint with the national team, "He had break points in both season with injury, was shell- having served briefly as the coaching philosophy, experi- tour, it was expected that the for- sets and I got out of trouble with shocked at his win over the 20- Dominic Thiem in Hamburg on ence, achievements, communi- mer India captain would be a his way to the final. Cricket Manager (2007 tour of some good serves. Overall, it was time Grand Slam champion. Bangladesh), Team Director cation and knowledge of mod- favourite to retain the position. Women's top seed Ashleigh a really good match." "It's an amazing feeling when (2014-2016) and head coach ern tools. However, Kapil reiterated Barty held off Anett Kontaveit as Federer, the seven-time you play such a legend as Roger," (2017-2019). A 'very good' had a 20-mark that the committee never sought the Estonian served for victory Cincinnati champion who turned he said. Shastri pipped former New weightage while good carried the Indian skipper's opinion. before the top seed scraped a 4-6, 38 last week, was unable to make "At least 99 percent of the Zealand coach Mike Hesson, 15. Average was 10 and poor (PTI) an impression on Rublev, playing crowd was supporting him. 7-5, 7-5 triumph into the WTA only his second match since los- "Today I was just trying to do event quarter-finals. (Agencies) Former India cricketer V B Chandrasekhar Rahane, Pujara, Bumrah ready for committed suicide over debts: Police CHENNAI, Aug 16: riorating and he had become highest score of 237 not out. game time in warm-up tie vs WICB very frail," a source said. A qualified engineer, VB, as Rakhi Kapoor being honoured with best designer award. Former India opener and COOLIDGE (ANTIGUA), turies, in the two ODIs while the didn't exactly set the English "The Tamil Nadu cricket fra- he was popularly known in national selector VB ternity is in cricketing circles, was a member Aug 16: first one-dayer was called off County on fire scoring only 307 Chandrasekhar committed suicide due to rains after playing 13 runs in seven games with a hun- Rakhi honoured with a state of of the state team that won the Test specialists Cheteshwar over debts, the police said here overs. dred and a fifty and sub-par shock as he Ranji Trophy in 1987-'88. Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane along today, ruling out speculation that After whitewashing West average of 23.61. always The cricketing fraternity with a well-rested Jasprit he died after suffering a cardiac Indies 3-0 in the T20 Rahane has had a prolonged best designer award shared a across the country was shocked to Bumrah will be aiming for some arrest. International series, India con- bad patch in Tests also and this Excelsior Correspondent It was a gala evening with close rela- learn about Chandrasekhar's quality game time when India According to a senior police tinued their winning spree and tour will be crucial for the fashion shows and dance per- tionship death. take on West Indies Cricket JAMMU, Aug 16: Rakhi official, Chandrasekhar ended his pocketed the three-match ODI Mumbaikar and a good hit in the formances along with presti- with former The Indian cricket board con- Board XI in a three-day warm- Kapoor from M/s Brides life by hanging himself at his BCCIdoled his death and posted on its rubber 2-0. A win in the Test warm-up is the kind of start he gious award distribution by our up game starting on Saturday Designer, Channi Himmat, house in the city on Thursday President N Srinivasan. He was Twitter handle (@BCCI): "BCCI series starting August 22 will be would be looking at. stars. ahead of two-match series. Jammu was honoured with the evening due to debts, a day after it instrumental in getting M S regrets to inform that former India the first time that India would Bumrah, who had a strenu- The evening saw many beau- With skipper Virat Kohli sus- best designer of J&K at the was reported that his death was the Dhoni to Srinivasan's IPL fran- opener VB Chandrasekhar is no have won across all formats on ous six months till World Cup tiful ladies and handsome hunks taining a right thumb injury dur- Award function organised by as they walked the ramp wearing result of a cardiac arrest. chise Chennai Super Kings," the more. Our heartfelt condolences Caribbean soil. has now freshened up and the ing the third ODI, the team man- Supreme National Excellence the designer clothes of the very "He was under a lot of stress source added. to his family, friends and his fans." For one of India's batting practice game would be more agement would like to exercise Awards Season-3 under the ban- talented designers prior to the due to the debts incurred," the The right-hander, who was The Tamil Nadu Cricket mainstays in longest format, precaution and may be rest their about hitting the straps and get- ner of Glamorous you page 3 award distribution. police official added. only six days short of his 58th Association today condoled the best player before World Test Pujara will be playing a compet- ting some rhythm back after a Magazine and Anti-terrorism "It was truly a night full of The former Indian opener birthday, is survived by his wife death of the former India batsman. championship opener. itive red ball game after a good month-long rest. Crime and Corruption Front of glamour and glitz," claimed owned a team (VB Kanchi and two daughters. "The Members and cricket Kohli has been in phenome- six months having last appeared The practice game will give India as part of Independence organisers. Veerans) in the Tamil Nadu Chandrasekhar played seven fraternity of the Tamil Nadu nal form and has led India from in the Ranji Trophy final for a chance for the players who are Day celebrations. The event was organized by Premier League, the fourth edition ODIs between 1988 and 1990, Cricket Association deeply con- the front in the limited-overs Saurashtra a good six months already here in the West Indies Bollywood celebrity Arbaaz Lakshmi Singh, Managing of which concluded on Thursday. scoring only 88 runs, but at the dole the sudden and sad demise of series. After scoring 106 runs in back. to shift from limited overs to Khan and actress Giorgia Editor Glamorous you page 3 "He was under a lot of stress domestic level, he was prolific former Indian Cricketer V B the three T20s, Kohli garnered Rahane, skipper Virat five-day format and from white- Andriani were the stars of the magazine, Harpreet Singh Tony due to debts but it has also come for a few seasons, aggregating Chandrasekhar," it said in a mes- 234 runs, including two cen- Kohli's deputy in this format, ball to red-ball cricket. (PTI) event. and Dr Nameta Singh. to light that his health was dete- 4,999 runs in 81 games with a sage. (PTI) Watling puts New Zealand U Mumba down Patna Pirates in strong position in Galle in a nail-biting finish GALLE, Aug 16: tooth and nail for the initiative and at stumps on day three New AHMEDABAD, Aug 16: Mumbai's key defender Surinder A fighting half-century by Zealand emerged on top thanks to Singh to the dugout. wicketkeeper-batsman B.J. Rohit Baliyan sizzled with a But U Mumba weathered the the efforts of Watling, who fin- last-minute Super Raid as heavy- Watling helped New Zealand to ished unbeaten on 63. early storm and clawed their way take a lead of 177 at stumps on day weights U Mumba edged out back in the game. Their star New Zealand had slumped to three-time champions Patna three in the first Test match against 25 for three losing top batsmen defender Sandeep Narwal pro- Sri Lanka in Galle today. Pirates 34-30 in a crucial duced a super tackle in the fifth Ross Taylor (3) and Kane encounter of the Pro Kabaddi New Zealand, who trailed Sri Williamson (4) cheaply and at 124 minute to knockout Pardeep and Lanka by 18 runs in the first League season seven here today. level the points. for six with only a lead of 106 runs Both former champions went innings, finished on 195 for seven and four wickets remaining, they An error in judgment by and a target around 200 could were playing catch up. prove tricky for the hosts. But Watling found an ideal Spinners have long ruled the partner in Tim Southee as the pair roost at Galle and towards the tail shared a 54-run stand to turn the end of the game they tend to game in New Zealand's favour. become even more threatening. Sri Lanka were sloppy on the The highest successful run field with Southee dropped three chase in here is 99 by Sri Lanka times. Lasith Embuldeniya provid- against Pakistan in 2014 and ed the much-needed breakthrough armed with a three-pronged spin when Southee gave him the charge attack, New Zealand should be and was stumped by Niroshan already feeling comfortable. Dickwella. He made 23. It was It was a thrilling day's Test Embuldeniya's fourth wicket in match with both teams fighting the innings. (Agencies) Players in action during Pro Kabaddi League in Ahmedabad Indian men face Malaysia, women to on Friday. Patna raider Jang Kun Lee, into the match after a patchy run stepping out of bounds, handed play Japan in Olympic Test openers of form with more losses than another two points and the TOKYO, Aug 16: In Manpreet's absence, wins in their previous seven momentum to the Mumbai dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh matches but U Mumba's clever side. The Indian men's hockey team will lead the side while striker strategy finally paid dividends as Sandeep Narwal's all-round will open its campaign against Mandeep Singh will be his deputy. they surpassed a error-prone effort, which also saw him reach nemesis Malaysia while their Malaysia have time and again Patna in a thriller. a Pro Kabaddi milestone of 500 female counterpart will take on showed their capability by upset- The first half started brightly points, and Athul MS' raiding hosts Japan in the Olympic Test ting big teams like India at the con- for the Pirates with Pardeep more than covered up for the event here tomorrow. tinental level. Narwal picking up a point in his absence of their raider Abhishek Both the Indian teams have It all started back in 2010 when very first raid and sending Singh. (PTI) secured their places in the FIH Malaysia stunned India 4-3 with a Olympic Qualifiers, to be held last-minute goal at the 2010 later this year, by winning their Guangzhou Asian Games semifi- respective FIH Series Finals. nals. Being world no. 5 and the top- The Malaysians inflicted ranked side in the tournament another agony on the Indians in the among men, India start as semifinals of the 2018 Asian favourites against world no. 12 Games, and then too, they conced- Malaysia. ed a last-minute goal in the semifi- The Indians have rested sen- nals to enable their rivals to draw iors like skipper Manpreet Singh level and win the encounter 7-6 in and goalkeeper P R Sreejesh, opt- a dramatic penalty shoot-out. ing to test some young players. (PTI)