MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2019 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Pant’s blitzkrieg powers rechristened Russell steals thunder from Warner; to 37-run win over MI leads KKR to dramatic win KOLKATA, Mar 24: ed in favour of SRH but Russell World Cup probable , Mar 24: The young wicketkeeper was away as Delhi slumped from 112 in a metter of minutes changed Vijay Shankar also made a fine brutal on Hardik Pandya, whom for two to 131 for four. smashed an the complexion of the match. return to the Orange Army with a 's utterly destruc- he hammered for two sixes and a But then it was the Pant show. explosive 49 to spoil David Earlier, Warner made a stu- quick-fire unbeaten 24-ball 40 tive 78 powered to four in the 16th over to start the Later, barring veteran Yuvraj Warner's scintillating IPL come- pendous comeback with a scintil- (2x4, 2x6) following Warner's a 37-run win over Mumbai Singh (53 off 35 balls; 5x4 back as lating 85, helping his side reach a exit in the 16th over. Indians in the IPL here today, and 3x6), who made his first pulled off a dramatic six- challenging 181/3. Warner's 37th IPL fifty also giving further proof of why appearance for Mumbai, no win over , Putting behind the embarrass- made him the first cricketer in he should be on the World other batsman stood tall. here today. Cup-bound plane to Yuvraj did roll back the Needing 53 runs from last SCOREBOARD JRG members posing for a group photograph after excelling Sunrisers Hyderabad: England. years, with his fluent hitting, in Bathinda Half Marathon on Sunday. three overs, the powerful Pant got those runs in but his knock went in vain. Jamaican changed the course of c Uthappa b A Russell 85 only 27 balls and while the Kasigo Rabada (2-23) Padha becomes flag runner the match with his big-hitting b Chawla 39 relentless onslaught would removed Yuvraj in the 19th against Siddharth Kaul, creaming Vijay Shankar 40 do his confidence a world of over to seal the victory for off 19 runs from the 18th over. Yusuf Pathan b A Russell 1 good, Jasprit Bumrah's his team. JRG bags 12 finisher medals He retained the strike by tak- not out 8 shoulder injury two months Chasing 214, Mumbai ing a smart single and continued Extras: 8 (B-1, LB-4, W-2, NB-1) before the ICC showpiece Indians were never in the in Bathinda Half Marathon his assault on Bhuvneshwar Total: 181/3 in 20 overs left the Indian frater- fray. They lost skipper Rohit Kumar, who too bled 21 runs in : 4-0-31-0, Piyush Chawla 3-0-23-1, nity on tenterhooks. Sharma (14) and the penultimate over as KKR 4-0-34-0, 3-0-29-0, The Delhi dazzler's Suryakumar Yadav (2) *Kanupriya, Ravleen, Himmat bag pacer trophies sealed the 182-run chase with 2-0-18-0, Andre Russell 3-0-32-2, 1-0-9-0. seven towering sixes and as early. Excelsior Sports Correspondent Marathon was that it was for the two balls to spare. Kolkata Knight Riders: many fours at a Wankhede (27) first time that three female ath- Russell hammered four sixes Chris Lynn c b Shakib 7 JAMMU, Mar 24: The ath- Stadium that was made to Delhi Capitals Rishab Pant executing a hammered for letes from JRG won pacer and an equal number of bound- Nitish Rana lbw b Rashid Khan 68 letes of Jammu Runners Group look like a tiny ground left shot during his power-pack knock of 78 runs two fours and a six in the medals. aries in run sequence that read b S Kaul 35 the against MI on Sunday. third over and then found (JRG) blossomed again, win- Kanupriya Garg completed 6-6-1-4-1-4-6-4-0-6-1. c Bhuvneshwar b 2 bowlers, including the momentum in the sixth over ning 12 finisher medals in pres- 21 kms in 2.35 hrs, Ravleen Youngster (18 not Andre Russell not out 49 world's best pacer Jasprit Bumrah, destruction and then spared none. as he hit two consecutive fours off tigious Bathinda Half Marathon Kour finished 21 kms in 2.45 out) completed the formalities Shubman Gill not out 18 traumatised and gave rechristened He struck two sixes and a four off . But Ishant (2-34) at Rose Garden Bathinda today. hrs, while Himmat Sharma ran with two sixes off Shakib-Al- Extras: (LB-1, W-3) 4 Delhi Capitals the fresh beginning Bathinda Half Marathon was 10 kms in 1.30 hrs. Hasan. Total: 183/4 in 19.4 overs they longed for. Today’s Fixture organised with a theme "Run to Meanwhile, Rajesh Padha Promoted to open, Nitish Bowling: 4-0-37-0, 3.4-0- Sent into bat, Delhi Capitals Vs Kings XI Punjab (Jaipur) 8 pm Fight Against Cancer & Drug again excelled by becoming flag Rana made full use of the oppor- 42-1, Sandeep Sharma 4-0-42-1, 4-0-35-1, Rashid Abuse", wherein all came notched up an imposing 213 for runner, holding flag of India tunity and kept them in the hunt Khan 4-0-26-1. together and ran to create aware- six in the stipulated 20 overs, and debutant Rasikh Salam in the 19th took revenge as De Kock holed to while running 21 kms and fin- with a 47-ball 68. ness and endorse a healthy buried under a pile of runs, there over. fine leg where Boult took a good ishing it in 1.50.22 hrs. He was But he departed shortly after ing ball tampering scandal, that IPL to have most 50-plus scores lifestyle. was not much of a riposte from the Pant was also brutal on death catch as Mumbai slumped to 45-3. presented trophy of flag runner. a 12-minute interruption caused kept him out last year, the Aussie (40) ahead of (38) as The event was organised hosts, who were stopped at 176 in overs specialist Bumrah. Rahul But then West Indian Kieron He is the only runner of the state by tower lights failure. smashed three sixes and nine the Aussie also has three cen- after the grand success of 1st 19.2 overs after an injured Bumrah Tewatia complimented the Pollard (21) and Yuvraj tried to to achieve this honour. This was The momentum slowly shift- boundaries in his 53-ball knock. turies.(PTI) failed to show up with the willow. edition of the event on March stumper with 9 not out. resurrect the with their his 58th medal in running Such was the 21-year-old 25, 2018 with gathering of 1300 Earlier, the duo of Dhawan and 50-run stand. Pollard hammered events. Jammu runs to create awareness against child abuse Pant's assault that Delhi raked in participants. Ingram rallied the Delhi innings for a six and a Abhishkh who is physically 99 runs in the last six overs. after they lost two quick - four, while Yuvraj stuck two fours In this 2nd edition, about challenged athlete, ran 21 kms in Pant smashed the world's best - (7) and skipper and a six in the 1oth over off Axar 1200 athletes took part in differ- Over 2000 children participate in Little 1.445.46 hrs. fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, for a (16) -- inside the first Patel as Mumbai amassed 20 ent categories of 5k, 10k and Sandeep Singh Sunny, for- few sixes as well. four overs - and also took the runs. 21k. Pant, playing his natural game, Mumbai attack to cleansers. As the two were looking good, The 18 participants from mer player com- Millennium Mirchi Kids Marathon Jammu who got finisher medals pleted 21 kms in 1.52.10 hrs, mercilessly punished the Mumbai Ingram upped the ante in the removed Pollard. Excelsior Sports Correspondent bowlers after South African Colin eighth over slashing Hardik for a Hardik Pandya (o) followed suit as in different categories included while Akshun, Harinderpal Ingram (47 off 32 balls 7x4, 1x6) four and then a six. Mumbai lost half the side on 95. Rajesh Padha, Sanjay Saini, Singh, Vikram Garg and Sanjay JAMMU, Mar 24: Little and (43 off 36 But gave Mumbai After (32 off 15 Sandeep Singh, Mohinder Saini completed 21 kms in Millennium, an international balls; 4x4; 1x6) pulled the visitors the much-needed breakthrough as balls) departed, Mumbai's hopes Singh Sarna, VK Dogra, Pawan 1.59.30 , 2.04.08, 2.24.44 and Pre-School chain joined hands out of the rubble and laid the foun- he removed Ingram, who was were solely pinned on Yuvraj and Sharma, Shipra Agarwal, 2.34.42 hrs respectively. with Directorate of Samagra dation of a big total with their 83- caught by Hardik in the 13 over. he could not take the side home. Utkarsh Suri, Vikram Garg What was delight to watch Shiksha J&K and organized a run stand for the third wicket. Dhawan also threw his wicket (PTI) (CA), Harinderpal Singh Ricky, was that four athletes from a Kids Marathon under the aegis Abishiekh Gupta, Akshun family including Vikram Garg of J&K State Sports Council at JK's Rasikh Salam Jammu South wins Korfball title Gupta, Kanupriya Garg, (21 kms), his wife Kanupriya Sports Stadium University of Ravleen Kour, Himmat Sharma, Garg and their children Kashvi Jammu, here. makes his IPL debut; Excelsior Sports Correspondent Pulwama defeated Kathua by Vyom Garg and Kashi Garg. and Vyom (10 kms each) got fin- Over 2000 children partici- pated to run against the menace 11-6 to win 2nd runners-up trophy. The highlight of the isher medals. 2nd from State JAMMU, Mar 24: Jammu IGP JP Singh was the chief of child abuse in J&K. South won 16th Bhai Gurbax guest on the valedictory function, The children ran 100 mts, MUMBAI, Mar 24: Singh Memorial State Korfball 200 mts, 400 mts, and 800 mts while Abdul Qayoom Chief Sports Singh Akhnoor wins thriller against Children sweating-it-out during Millennium Mirchi Kids Championship 2018-19, which Officer was the guest of honour. races in boys and girls cate- Young right-arm medium Marathon in Jammu on Sunday. -Excelsior/Rakesh concluded at Playing Field No-1 JP Singh gave trophies and gories. pacer Rasikh Salam became Gandhi Nagar, here. Road Safety in Winter Shield T20 Cup medals to the winners and runners- The children of Jammu Speaking after declaring the weaker sections which is the only the second player from 14 teams drawn from various up teams. Excelsior Sports Correspondent claimed 2 wickets each. Runners Group (JRG) members Marathon open, Advisor K most vulnerable group. He Jammu and Kashmir to play in districtd participated in the Speaking on the occasion, the In reply, Road & Safety XI also participated in the Vijay Kumar appreciated the advised all the stakeholders to Championship. the . chief guest and the guest of honour JAMMU, Mar 24: Singh managed to score 139 runs for Marathon, adding colour to the efforts of the organizers in continue the momentum built The final match was played Salam, 17, turned up for lauded the efforts of the Cricket Club Akhnoor beat Road event. choosing a healthy way to cre- between Jammu South and the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs, by this massive event in future Mumbai Indians in their lung- Safety XI in a thriller by 7 runs to The event which was jointly ate awareness about the menace Jammu East teams, in which Association and its President, TS thus lost the match by a narrow to eradicate the evil from the opener against Delhi Capitals at advance in the ongoing Winter organized by Little Millennium as the incidents of child abuse in Jammu South scripted a close win Wazir for holding the event in a margin of 7 runs. Sunil top society. the here Shield T20 Cup, being organized & Radio Mirchi was inaugurat- the vulnerable age group of 2 to by 11-10 to win the title. befitting manner. scored with 37 runs, while Asif Dr Arun Manhas Director today and also opened the bowl- by SCA, J&K Sports Council ed by releasing the balloons by 10 years in our society at the At half-time score was 4-3 in The match was officiated by and Pankaj contributed 35 and 32 Samagra Shiksha, Chief ing for the hosts. under the supervision of its K. Vijay Kumar and Khurshid A national level are on the rise and favour of Jammu South. For Manjeet Singh, International runs respectively. Learning officer Akhila Rasikh, who got his cap Secretary Dr Naseem Javaid Ganai, Advisors to the our state is no exception. Jammu South, Sukhwant Singh player. From Singh Akhnoor, Sunil Magotra also spoke on the occa- Choudhary at Parade Ground Governor in presence of DGP He said the first step in end- from former India pacer Zaheer scored 5 goals, while for Jammu Prominent among others pres- took 2 wickets, while Mahesh, sion. Dilbag Singh; Vice Chancellor ing the cycle of child abuse and Khan, is the youngest player to East Mohit Singh Bhau scored 4 ent on the occasion were TS here.. Sham Singh and Akash took 1 The team of RJs from Radio Jammu University, Prof Manoj neglect is spreading awareness make the debut for Mumbai goals. Wazir, Tarlok Singh, Manjeet Earlier, first, Singh wicket each. Rahul was declared Mirchi lead by creative head Indians. Cricket Club scored 146 runs in K Dhar; Commissioner and educating the public on this Khushboo coordinated the Earlier, Jammu South beat Singh, Ram Kumar Sharma, VP as the man of the match. Secretary Youth Services and Salam, who hails from Pulwama and Jammu East beat Sharma, JBS Bali and Seema 19.4 overs. Rahul top scored with epidemic. event. The matches were officiated Sports, Sarmad Hafeez; Advisor to the Governor Kulgam district, was picked up kathua by big margins. Kharyal. 46 runs, while Manik and Arun by Vijay, Dayal and Ashok Mesmerizing performances Secretary J&K State Sports Khurshid A Ganai while inter- were made by the little angels of by Mumbai Indians for his base contributed 25 runs each. From Kumar. Council, Dr Naseem Javaid acting with the audience com- Little Millennium, SNS Fitness price of Rs 20 lakh. Road & Safety XI, skipper RK In tomorrow's fixture, KC Chowdhary; Director Sports Parvez Rasool, an off-break Reasi District Fencing C’ship gets underway Bhat was the wrecker-in-chief, mended the out of the box Center and Tansen Sangeet Sports Club will take on Samba Jammu University, Dr. Daud thinking of Director Samagara Mahavidyalaya during the inau- bowler, was the first one from Excelsior Sports Correspondent District Fencing Association in who took four important wickets, Iqbal; Chief Learning Officer XI at 9.30 am, while Simula Club Shiksha and JK Sports State guration and warm up to the the Northern State, to play in collaboration with General while Dinesh, Showkat and Sunil Little Millennium Akhila will face NCC at 1 pm. Sports Council who collaborat- event on Zumba beats. the cash-rich tournament. REASI, Mar 24: Reasi Zorawar Singh Memorial Magotra, Executive Director ed with the organizers to bring All the stakeholders Rasool represented two IPL District Open Fencing Power Grid, DGM Indian Oil Degree College Reasi. more than 1000 children of gov- resolved to end the Child abuse teams – Championship got underway at Rajesh Yadav, Sumit Kakkar The event is being sponsored Cambridge International ernment schools especially girl as it encompasses more than General Zorawar Singh Station Director Radio Mirchi and Sunrisers Hyderabad. by VEE Kay Stationery Reasi. children from economically bruises and broken bones. Another player from Jammu Memorial Degree College, here The participating schools with RJS Nishant & Shwetima. and Kashmir, Manzoor Dar was today. and clubs include Govt General School inaugurated Around 70 fencers drawn picked up by IPL franchise Zorawar Singh Degree College Excelsior Correspondent "Educational technology is Mother’s Pride & Joy Pre-Primary Kings XI Punjab last year, but from various educational institu- Reasi, Zorawar Fencing Club tions and clubs are taking part in used gainfully by bringing in did not feature in any game. Reasi, Dharmani Fencing Club, JAMMU, Mar 24: Camb- google classrooms and doodling (PTI) the Championship, which is Panthal Fencing Club, ridge International School, being organised by Reasi activity into day-to-day class- school celebrates Annual Day Presentation Convent School Jammu was launched in an room teaching practices," they Reasi, Trikuta Shiksha Niketan, impressive inaugural ceremony added. Excelsior Correspondent Katra Fencing Club, Higher at Purkhoo Camp, here today. The Chairman Vidhi S. JAMMU, Mar 24: Mother's Secondary School Panthal and Learning Wings Education Singh shared his vision of quali- Pride & Joy Pre-Primary High School Kambal Danga. Systems (LWES) team compris- school celebrated its Annual The bouts were officiated by Day on the theme "How's the Ravinder Kumar and Rohit Josh" at Director Information Panjgotra. Auditorium, Gandhi Nagar, Simran Verma of Amba Kids here today. Home Panthal won gold in The event was to unveil the Under-14 girls Epee, while valour of our men in uniform. Aditya Thakur from Kalka Rakesh Dubey, Deputy Public School Reasi claimed Director Information Jammu gold medal in Under-14 boys was the chief guest, while Dr Foil event. Chand Trehan, Jammu's lead- Kashmir Chess Festival ing Child Psychologist of Students in colourful attires during Annual Day celebration Taekwondo players posing for a photograph along with DC national repute was the guest of at Mother's Pride & Joy Pre-Primary school. Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary on Sunday. honour. Lalit Mahajan from tomorrow President Bari Brahmana lighting of the ceremonial duty. DC Srinagar felicitates national Excelsior Sports Correspondent Dignitaries lighting ceremonial lamp during the launch of Industries Association graced lamp, followed by a 2 minute Chanting of Gaytri Mantra Cambridge International School in Jammu. the occasion as special guest. silence in the memory of marked the start to the event. JAMMU, Mar 24: All The program began with the India's brave hearts who sacri- Earlier, the Director and medalists in Taekwondo Jammu and Kashmir Chess ing of Senior Executive ty education and appreciated the ficed their lives in the line of Principal of the school, Mona Association is going to organise Director, JK Kohli, Chief efforts of Learning Wings team Khurana presented welcome Excelsior Sports Correspondent careers. mega Kashmir Chess Festival Academic Director, Deepa in helping to bring quality edu- Madhuvan Kids Playway & address and the school's annual The programme also includ- 2019 in all the districts of Dogra, Director Geeta Mahajan cation for the students of report. She also touched upon SRINAGAR, Mar 24: ed a skills showcase segment in Kashmir valley, under the aegis and other senior members of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Jammu. various initiatives and activi- which the Taekwondo Academy of J&K State Sports Council for team were present on the occa- Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, The parents and visitors also Daycare School inaugurated ties of the School. trainees displayed their skills senior, junior and sub junior sion. today felicitated the national interacted with team of visiting Dr Trehan also conducted a including a poomsae demonstra- boys and girls from March 26 to Kohli spoke about quality Excelsior Correspondent with an aim to provide quality medalists in Taekwondo at a teachers. session for upgrading the skills tion. 31, 2019. educational schools run by education at an affordable cost. programme organized at Sher-e- JAMMU, Mar 24: BJP of the parents to deal with the According to a handout Learning Wings in various states She highlighted that the Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex Several personalities associ- District Jammu Wushu Corporator, Pawan Singh inau- children. issued here, the players desirous of North India and the need for teachers are highly dedicated here. ated with sports were also pres- Rakesh Dubey while to take part in the event will providing this kind of education The medalists felicitated on ent on the occasion amongst C’ship from today addressing the audience after have to register themselves by or to the youngsters. the occasion came from six dif- whom were Bilquis Mir (Water the prize distribution ceremony before March 25, 2019 up to 2 Geeta Mahajan and Priyanka Excelsior Sports Correspondent ferent districts of Kashmir divi- Sports Indian Team Coach), highly appreciated the efforts Gulshan Drabu (Team Manager pm in their respective district. Grover acquainted the parents JAMMU, Mar 24: District put in by the children and the sion having participated in The details are available on national championships in dif- India Tennis Team), Maqsood about the methodologies and Jammu Wushu Championship staff in putting up a fabulous www.allj&kchess.com. will be held at Ashoka New ferent states across India. Rather (Joint Sec. WAJK), Aijaz strategies developed by show and also congratulated For further information, the Diamond Hotel, opposite V The DC while felicitating Ahmad (State Awardee) and Learning Wings team and adopt- the school management. players can contact organisers Marts Jewel on March 25 and 26, them said the taekwondo medal- Faisal Dar (Sports Promoter). ed in all Cambridge The students exhibited their on 9906685844, 7006401589, 2019. ists have brought laurels to the The felicitation programme International Schools for provid- talent and pepped up patriotism 7006373715, 9697345389, According to a handout State. He also commended the was organized by the J&K ing standardized and high quali- amongst the gathering with 7006070128 and 9858855012. issued here, around 300 players organizing committee for organ- ty education. their performances and dedicat- Taekwondo Association. Vice The event of Pulwama, from different schools and clubs izing this mass felicitation They said the well trained ed the event as a tribute to President of the Association Anantnag, Shopian and Kulgam will participate in the awards programme aimed at and empowered teachers act as BJP Corporator, Pawan Singh inaugurating 3rd branch of India's Armed Forces. Nissar Hussain while speaking districts will be held on March Championship. encouraging them and aspiring facilitators to create a joyful The Championship will be Madhuvan Kids Playway in Jammu. The program rose to a final on the occasion said the pro- 27 and 28, while the event at sportspersons in the game. environment for the children, held as per the guidelines of crescendo with a patriotic num- gramme was aimed at encourag- Baramulla, Bandipora and adding that innovative practices gurated 3rd branch of Madhuvan ber in the grand finale which He lauded the medalists for ing and promoting the Kashmir Wushu Association of India. and well equipped with in-serv- Kupwara will be held on March like pair work, group discus- Kids Playway and Daycare ice orientation, education and ended in a beautiful resonance their achievements and assured taekwondo athletes for national All the players desirous to 29 and 30, 2019 and at Budgam, sions, field trips and collabora- take part in the Championship are School at Narwal Pain, Satwari, training program, inter school lingering in the minds of every- them of all possible help from and international championships Srinagar and Ganderbal districts tive team work help the students invited to participate in the event. here today. exchange program and many one leaving them high on josh. the district administration in held in India and across the moving forward in their sporting will be organised on March 30 to develop conceptual under- For further details contact the Principal, Amrit Choudhary other skill up-gradation activi- The event concluded with world. and 31, 2019. standing. organisers on 9596910112. said that institution was started ties. national Anthem.