SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2017 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Sindhu tames Intanon to enter Advani storms into Smith's masterful ton as Pujara, Vijay hit centuries; pre-quarters of World Snooker Championships England crack in Ashes battle India in commanding position Hong Kong Super Series final BRISBANE, Nov 25: well- laid plans to give the , Nov 25: increased the 'happy headache' any assistance to the bowlers, KOWLOON, Nov 25: attacking game plan. DOHA, Nov 25: Australians the advantage at the of the team management as they Sri Lankan attack looked pedes- In the opening game, Sindhu Steve Smith produced a defiant Gabba, where they haven't lost a Opener Murali Vijay added Olympic silver medallist P V jumped to a 6-2 lead early on and India's top cueist Pankaj unconquered century and Josh will be spoilt for choice during trian as the seasoned Indian duo Sindhu produced a comfortable Advani stamped his authority Test since 1988. to the selection conundrum with the third Test match in and scored runs easily without tak- continued her march ahead, despite Hazlewood claimed two to "I think we're in a reasonable a patient 128 and was ably com- straight-game win over 2013 some good-looking strokes from yet again as he registered a con- leave England reeling as Australia more importantly, the Test series ing any undue risks. World Champion Ratchanok vincing victory over Brazil's spot being around 30 in front -- we plemented by 'Run Machine' in South Africa. The Pujara-Vijay combina- the Thai player. cracked open the first Ashes Test at didn't look like we were going to get 's unbeaten Intanon at the USD 400,000 Hong A cross court smash from the Itaro Santos to storm into the today. With his compact technique, tion has been a nemesis for Kong Super Series to seal a second pre- quarterfinals of World there for a while," Smith said. 121 as India grinded a mediocre the opener is cer- bowlers in the Indian sub-conti- Indian left her opponent stranded The Australian skipper played "It just meant a lot. Ashes series successive final spot here today. and allowed Sindhu to grab a 11-7 Snooker Championships here one of his greatest Test knocks with nent with their 10th century Last year's finalist, Sindhu today. are always huge. As a , I SCOREBOARD stand in longest version. Vijay lead after seven minutes of play. an unbeaten 141, forged over eight want to lead from the front as much moved well and seemed always Advani blanked his South and a half hours, to deliver his team 1st Innings: 205 hit 11 boundaries and a six off The Thai player went long a few as I can with my performance and ready for the shuttle. She dominat- times as Sindhu lead 17-9. American opponent 5-0 in a a 26-run lead over the tourists on the India 1st Innings: 221 deliveries before being dis- ed the front court, defended well last-32 match. the way I bat. KL Rahul b Gamage 7 Intanon produced a superb third day. missed while trying to sweep and maintained her attack to out- After a 4-frame lead, Advani "All of it came out when I got to Murali Vijay c Perera b Herath 128 cross court dribble to break the Paceman Hazlewood com- . class the world no. 6 Thai 21-17 faced the threat of not achieving 100." Cheteshwar Pujara not out 121 Pujara batted through the rhythm but she again found the net. pounded the tourists' woes with the Paceman Stuart Broad said not out 54 21-17 in a 43-minute women's sin- The Thai constructed another a whitewash victory as Santos wickets of Alastair Cook (7) and Extras: (B-1, LB-1) 2 whole day facing 284 balls in gles match. raced to a 48-0 lead in the fifth England will get their chance on which he hit 13 boundaries. post with an angled shot to draw James Vince (2) in his opening two Sunday's fourth day. Total: (for 2 wkts; 98 overs) 312 It was their sixth meeting and frame. But Advani rose to the overs before a nasty Mitchell Starc Fall of wickets: 1-7, 2-216. Three more satisfying pieces Sindhu near the court and then pro- "The previous three days mean Sindhu was lagging 1-4 in the occasion and proved why he is lifter thundered into Joe Root's hel- Bowling: Suranga Lakmal 18-2-58-0, Lahiru Gamage 22-7-47 -1, of statistics is sure to bring smile duced a winner on her backhand. nothing if we don't get it right head-to-head count. The only time But the Indian once again came up one of the best in the business. met grille late in the day. Rangana Herath 24-8-45-1, Dasun Shanaka 13-3-43-0, Dilruwan in the Indian dressing room. the Indian had beaten Intanon was The multiple world title tomorrow. It's in our hands," he said. Perera 21-0-117-0. with a quick straight return from At the close with two days left, Vijay-Pujara pair score at an at the 2015 Korea Open when the holder ensured his opponent "If someone goes and plays a average of 73 runs per partner- the front court to move to game England were hanging on in a torrid Steve Smith-type knock (that) gets Sri Lankan attack on the second match went to the decider. point. never got another chance, clear- ending to the day at 33 for two, lead- tainly going to have a headstart ship - highest among all Indian Sindhu, a silver medallist at ing the frame with a clinical 85 the bowlers into their third and day of the second Test, over his nearest rivals --- KL pairs across and The Thai girl produced sensa- ing by just seven runs with Root, on fourth spells tomorrow we're in the here. World Championship, will next tional disguise return to bamboozle break, wrapping up the match in five, and Mark Stoneman, on 19, at Rahul and , Saurashtra right- hander has face top seed and world no. 1 Tai style. driving seat." Pujara and Vijay added 209 when the team embarks on the completed 1000 Test runs in Sindhu twice and then the Indian the crease. It was an uncharacteristic knock runs for the second to set Tzu Ying, hoping to emulate Saina found the net as Intanon grabbed Advani will next face England captain Root did tour to South Africa. 2017. Nehwal and Prakash Padukone, Pakistan's Asjad Iqbal in the by the shotmaker Smith, with his a platform from where India Pujara, who scored his 14th Pujara-Vijay were also three points.(PTI) everything to remove the obdurate 21st Test century built on unwaver- would look to bat the Islanders who had clinched this title in 2010 round of 16. (PTI) Smith with 'Bodyline'-style field century has skipper Virat Kohli involved in their fourth succes- and 1982. ing concentration and patience to out of the contest. (54 bating) for company. Kohli sive century stand. placings, but the world's top-rated defy all of England's efforts to dis- Ending the day at a comfort- Locking horns with Intanon batsman laid waste to the tourists' is looking good for a big one on Vijay teed off with a glorious after 18 months, Sindhu showed lodge him.(PTI) able 312 for two, the hosts are the third day and surely would square drive off Eden Test hero 107 runs ahead of Sri Lanka's her prowess as she countered the be playing a more attacking role Suranga Lakmal (0/58), who deceptive strokes of her rival with first innings total of 205. than Pujara, who took 246 balls was far from his best with condi- Focus on fitness: Dhoni to budding Playing his first Test match her better defence, which included to reach his century. tions not aiding his kind of superb backhand returns and after eight months, Vijay With the pitch not offering bowling.(PTI) cricketers in Kashmir town Jammu Police Sports Festival in full swing SRINAGAR, Nov 25: and the youths. Dhoni, on the video, is heard Excelsior Sports Correspondent In girls final, Royal Cricket Former India captain M S telling the cricketers to keep their Club defeated Angel Cricket Club Dhoni, who holds an honorary rank focus on their fitness. JAMMU, Nov 25: District by 80 runs. Sanjana was adjudged of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army, “I have played badminton, Police Sports Festival-2017 for as the women of the match. Alia interacted with budding cricketers hockey as well as football. I have under-19 years (boys and girls), was declared as the best bowler, in the Uri town of North Kashmir’s benefited from it because it under Civic Action Programme Heena Batt was adjudged as the Baramulla district and emphasised (CAP), being organized under the best batswomen and Kajal as the on the need to focus on fitness. increased my fitness. We used to overall supervision of SSP Jammu Students presenting song during Folk Song event at Jammu play in a huge ground where sen- player of the series. Sanskriti School in Jammu. “Lt Col (Hony) Mahendra is in full swing. Singh #Dhoni interacting with bud- iors also used to play and till the Two Cricket Jammu Sanskriti School organizes ding cricketers of #Uri town; a life time they finished, we used to run, matches were time opportunity for them to which increased our fitness,” the played among 4 receive tips from the #cricketing wicket-keeper batsman told them. Peddlers in action during 39th Stag J&K State TT teams of boys Inter-School Folk Song event great,” Srinagar- based Chinar “#Fitness first...Followed by Championship in Jammu. -Excelsior/Rakesh and 3 matches Excelsior Correspondent Chairperson of the School, Corps of the Army said in a tweet. skill says Lt Col (Hony) #Dhoni to were played Rohini Aima welcomed the hon- budding cricketers of #Uri. Also JAMMU, Nov 25: Jammu The Chinar Corps put out pho- 39th Stag J&K State TT C'ship among 4 Girls oured judges namely Surinder tographs and a video of the former gives valuable tips to youngsters,” teams today. Sanskriti School, Jammu hosted Manhas and PN Mattoo, experts an Inter-School Folk Song event India cricket captain while playing another tweet by the Chinar Corps Day-2 witnesses exciting contests In Semifinal in the field of music. and interacting with the cricketers said. (PTI) Boys, Ranbir with great pomp and show, here The musical event was fol- Excelsior Sports Correspondent of Snigdha 2-0, Gouri drubbed today. Higher lowed by prize distribution by Mishti 2-1 and Ragini prevailed The musical event began Cricket Tournament concludes JAMMU, Nov 25: The second Secondary the chief guests, Jagdish Dhami. over Hargun 2-1. Chief guest, Dr Vinod Kumar, SP North inter- with invoking blessings from Excelsior Sports Correspondent and Ahmdulla Wani were the day of the 39th Stag J&K State School Jammu The 1st-prize was bagged by Under 12 Girls (Cadet Girls acting with players during Jammu Sports God by lighting of ceremonial guests of honour. Table Tennis Championship wit- lost to Jammu Semi Final) Iknoor bt Divyanshi 3-0, Festival. lamp and presentation of sam- Heritage School, the 2nd-prize DODA, Nov 24: A Cricket nessed some exciting contests, with Cricket Team by CP Thakur, President Arjun Ragini bt Gouri 3-0 Under 14 (Sub jr plings as a gesture of gratitude was shared by Jammu Sanskriti Tournament, organized by Arjun players displaying extraordinary 13 runs. Monish was declared as Youth club Gai Dessa said that Girls Second Round) Shubhima bt In valediction function, Dr. to the guests. School, Jammu and GD Goenka Youth Club Gai Dessa conclud- skills while viewing for the top the man of the match. our youth club is organizing Leepakshi 2-0, Divyanshi bt Prisha Vinod Kumar, SP City North was The participating schools Public School. The consolation ed here today. honours at MA Stadium, here. In boys final, Jammu Cricket such tournament since 2000 for 2-1, Hargun bt Gouri 2-0 and Ishita the chief guest who distributed the were welcomed with the singing prizes were won by Doon Thirteen cricket teams par- Salim Bandey, Secretary Team defeated Model Academy promoting cricket and cricketers bt Mishti by 2-1. trophies and certificates among of rejuvenating welcome song International School and MV ticipated in the event. Poonch Table Tennis Association by 8 wickets. Man of the match in the area. The matches were officiated by the players and officials. followed by an amazing wel- International School. Arjun Youth club Gai Dessa was the special guest in today's pro- went to Adit Pal Singh, who got 3 At the end of match, Youth Sandeep Khadotra (NIS Table Earlier, Rajesh Gill, Chief come dance performance by tal- The concert was relin- defeated Worriers Eleven Gutta ceedings, who witnessed the wickets. Adit Paul was declared as Club organized prize distribu- Tennis coach), Narinder Kour (NIS Prosecuting Officer (NHRC) ented Sanskritians. quished with vote of thanks by Thana by 24 runs in the final. matches and encouraged the play- the best bowler, Munish was tion ceremony in which the chief Coach), Meenu Rajesh and Asad Jammu and Nodal Officer of the Principal cum Vice- CCA Co-ordinator, Nidhi Kohli. Lekh Raj Parihar, SHO ers to play with sporting spirit and declared as the best batsman and guest and the other dignitaries Sharma (Coach). event presented a detailed report Police Station Dessa was the perform well. Dhruv was adjudged as the man distributed medals, cash prize Prominent among others pres- of the Jammu Police Sports chief guest, while Arjun Katoch, Earlier, in Under 12 Cadet Boys of the series. Aircel-XI registers win over Media-XI and trophies among the players. ent on the occasion were Satbir Festival. Manager J&K Bank Gai Dessa Quarterfinals, Rohan outplayed Daksh 2-0, Pratham trounced Singh, Rajan Sharma, IP Singh, APS Rakhmuthi celebrates Annual Sports Day CC by huge margin of 79 runs Madhav 2-0, Sourav beat Rithak Satish Gupta, Ajay Sharma, Vasu Excelsior Sports Correspondent grit in different sports activities. Excelsior Sports Correspondent each in their four overs spell. Kapoor 2-1 and Tejeswinder Dewan, Anil Dutta, Sandeep The other main allurements Chasing the target, Media-XI defeated Lavish 2-1, while in Khadotra, Shorya Sharma, JAMMU, Nov 25: Aircel-XI JAMMU, Nov 25: Army were Yoga by classes VI-IX, a CC led by Mir Imran bundled out at Under-12 Cadet Girls Narinder Singh, Sheetal Gandotra, registered win over outplayed Public School (APS) Rakhmuthi dance performance on 'Dil Hai paltry 82 runs and lost the match by QuarterfInals, Iknoor defeated Salim Bandey from Poonch, Media-XI Cricket Club Jammu by a celebrated its Annual Sports Day Chota Sa' by little blossoms of a huge margin of 79 runs. Presha 2-0, Divyanshi got the better Sanjeev Gupta and Ashok Singh, with zeal and enthusiasm, here huge margin of 79 runs in friendly For Aircel-XI, Mandeep, Ishant Manager MA Stadium, Jammu. classes I & II, Pyramid formations cricket match, which was played at today. by the boys and girls of classes III and Arun scalped 2 wickets each in GGM Science College Hostel fours overs spell. The chairman of the school was to VIII and another dance by class- Ground, here today. Kewal Kotwal was declared as the chief guest, who declared the es III-V 'Hum Agar Sath Hai'. programme open. The event began Aircel-XI led by Sahil Sharma Man of the Match for his magnifi- The show trod to its pinnacle won the toss and opted to bat first with lighting of the torch by the with the grand finale, the fan-flip- cent knock of 60 runs in just 31 balls. chief guest. Thereafter a well syn- and posted 161 runs target in the To encourage the players and to ping and the formations of the stipulated 18 overs. Kewal Kotwal chronized March Past by the four dance were mesmerizing one. promote cricket in the Jammu and Winners of hockey title posing for a group photograph at KK Houses and NCC Batches of the scored 60 runs in 31 balls and Anand Kashmir, the ground was provided Hakhu Stadium in Jammu. The best mathematician both tripathi chipped in 55 runs in 28 Junior Wing students rendered the for senior and junior category were by the Joint Secretary, Jammu and spectators, dazed and astounded. balls. Kashmir Cricket Association Akshita Sharma (VII B) and Yuvraj For Media-XI, Ranjeet Singh Khalsa Club lifts hockey title Shaswati Ghosh, Principal of Singh Johal (I-A) respectively; (JKCA), Jammu Desh Rattan the school presented the school and Des Raj (Bittu) took 2 wickets Dubey. Excelsior Sports Correspondent The match was officiated by D class X students who secured 10 Singh, PP Singh, Angat Singh, Annual Report, highlighting the CGPA included Anish Choudhary, JAMMU, Nov 25: Khalsa Club achievements of the school. Gurjeet Singh, Joginder Singh and Lissieux Maria Abraham, Sushant Gole Gujral defeated MBS Hockey Gurmeet Singh. The day was emanated by Bhau, Anjali Kumari and Mamta Club Simbal Camp by two goals to Devinder Rana, Member Shuttlers in action during a match of 44th J&K State sports events in which students of Choudhary; class XII students who one in the summit clash to lift the Legislative Assembly and Badminton Championship-2017 in Jammu. -Excelsior/Rakesh classes I & II took part enthusiasti- excelled in Board Exam were title trophy of 3rd Baba Banda Provincial President National cally in Banana Race, Finding Superya Bhau, Kanchan Manhas Singh Bahadur Memorial Hockey Conference was the chief guest on 44th J&K State Badminton Championship-2017 Chocolates Race and Make-up and Kirti Devi and winners of vari- Tournament 2017, being organized the occasion, while Baba Jatinder Race for boys and in girls, Classes ous athletic activities were felicitat- by Kashmir Sikh Sangat, under the Shaurya wins U-10 boys singles title; III to V in Back to Back Balloon ed by the chief guest. Ambedkar Singh Sodhi, Patron of Baba Banda aegis of Hockey J&K at KK Hakhu Singh Bahadur Trust Reasi was the Race, Matka Race and Filling the House bagged the award for the Astroturf Hockey Stadium, here. Sambhavi-Krishika duo in U-13 doubles final Bottle Race; classes III to XII in best performer in various inter- guest of honour. From Khalsa Club, the first Matinder Pal Singh of Khalsa Excelsior Sports Correspondent contest. 100 Mtrs, classes VI to XII in 200 house competitions. goal was scored by Matinder Pal In quarterfinal matches of Mtrs and classes IX to XII in both Speaking on the occasion, the Club was declared as the man of the JAMMU, Nov 25: Shaurya Singh in 16th minute, while the sec- other categories played today, the 400 Mtrs and Relay Races. chief guest threw light on the tournament, while Maharaja Ranjit Pratham got the better of Udhyan ond goal was netted by Gurpeet winners included Abhijit, Ibrahim Teachers and parents also partici- importance of sports and games in Singh Hockey Club was awarded to win Under-10 boys singles title, Minister for Forest Choudhary Lal Singh lighting ceremoni- Singh in 59th minute. From MBS, Aza, Sarthak, Unnati, Sandeep, pated in Thread and Needle Race one's life. Fair Play Trophy. while the pair of Sambhavi and al lamp at SS Kids Care Playway School in Jammu. Shivam Sharma was the goal scor- Krishika, Snowy, Sant & Sanyam and 50 Mtrs Race respectively. Vote of thanks was presented TP Singh was the organizing Krishika and the duo of Pranjal er, who netted it in 30th minute. duo, Utkarsh & Akul, Abhijit & Class-IV employees participated in by the Principal of the School, secretary of the tournament. and Unnati sealed the berth in Vidhan and Ayush & Danish. Slow Cycling Race. Students while the day ended with National Inculcate moral values Under-13 girls final in the ongoing DIET organizes District Level Quiz In league matches, Aesh showcased their talent, vigour and Anthem. 44th J&K State Badminton Excelsior Correspondent supervision of Principal DIET, Goswami, Abhijit, Dheeraj, Championship-2017, being organ- among students: Lal Singh Om Parkash. In Quiz Sehdev, Yashdeep, Ibrahim Aziz. ized by the Jammu and Kashmir Excelsior Correspondent Shahzada Khan welcomed the DODA, Nov 25: District Competition, Govt HSS Girls Badminton Association, here. Vidhan, Sarvapreet, Rashmi, Aesh chief guest and other dignitaries Institute of Education and Doda, Govt. HSS Ghat and JAMMU, Nov 25: Minister for In Under-10 boys tile clash, & Yashdeep and Ojas & Arsh including Principal Chief Trainings, Doda organized Govt UPS Mityala Bhagwah Forests, Ecology and Environment Shaurya defeated Udhyan by (21- emerged winners. Conservator of Forests, J&K Ravi District Level Quiz Competition Choudhary Lal Singh today asked stood 1st, 2nd and 3rd respec- 14, 19-21, 21-15), while The matches were officiated Kesar, DFO V Senthil Kumar and in Mathematics for secondary tively, whereas in seminar by a panel of experts including the teachers to inculcate moral val- president Indira Colony Mohalla classes and District Level Sambhavi-Krishika duo outplayed ues and discipline among the stu- Mannu Sharma, Mehar Wani the pair of Charvi and Ritika to Satpal Sharma, SAI Badminton Welfare Committee Jagdev Singh, Seminar on the use of and Bhumika Sharma got 1st, coach, Fayaz Ahmed, Amir, dents, besides imparting quality present on the occasion. Technologies in Education at enter the finals and the pair of education to them. 2nd and 3rd positions respec- Pawanjeet and Vikram Singh While addressing the gathering, City Middle School Boys, here Pranjal and Unnati defeated The Minister was speaking dur- tively. Ananya and Harsha in an easy Jamwal. the Minister said these programmes today. The prizes were distributed ing the Annual Day function of SS not only provide a platform to the In the both Programmes, Kids Care Playway School, Indira among the winners by the digni- students to exhibit their hidden tal- about 40 students from different Colony in Janipur area here today. taries on the occasion. IGP XI wins tie in CCDU Tourney Winners of BPL-2017 posing for a photograph after lifting ent but also introduce them to the schools of the district participat- Principal of the school, rich cultural heritage of the State. Rakesh Chandial (Master) Excelsior Sports Correspondent and elected to bat first, batting championship. ed. presented vote of thanks. first MCC scored 79 runs. Diksha Nargotra, D/o Sunita He urged the students to take part in The overall program was JAMMU, Nov 25: IGP XI IGP XI chased the total easi- and Sunil Nargotra, co-curricular activities for overall conducted by HoD DIET, Shunali, D/o Yash Paul defeated MCC in an easy contest ly and won the match. Anil BCC Reds lifts BPL-2017 title W/o Anupam development of their personality. Sudesh Kumar Raina under the Gupta and Sushma of the ongoing 8-day CCDU Describing students as the Raina was declared as the man Excelsior Sports Correspondent Baramulla. Gandotra, R/o Rani, W/o Yashu tournament, being organized by future leaders, the Minister said of the match for his 5-wickets Apart from a large number of Bharat Nagar, Bhanupriya Slathia, D/o Gupta, R/o Jammu, Communication & Capacity SRINAGAR, Nov 25: extra-curricular activities are an spectators, a galaxy of Senior Army Rehari Colony, Suman Slathia who has been Development Unit (CCDU) at haul. He gave 10 runs in his 4 Baramulla Premier League 2017 essential component of the educa- and Police Officers including Major Jammu, who has and Kishore Singh, declared qualified Jammu University grounds, overs by scalping 5 important conducted by Himalayan Brigade of tion process that prepares them to General RP Kalita witnessed the been declared qualified for the R/o Gurha Morh for the award of the here. wickets. Army over two months witnessing face future challenges effectively. matches. award of the degree of Master of Vijaypur, Samba, degree of Doctor of Philosophy The participating teams Meanwhile, awareness camp participation of 51 teams from vari- Appreciating the efforts of GOC Dagger Division present- Philosophy (M.Phil) with 'O' who has been (Ph.D) in Tourism include MCC, Engineer-XI, was also organised by CCDU ous parts of Baramulla district, con- school management for organizing ed the winners Trophy to BCC Reds Grade in Sociology by University declared qualified Management by the University Police-XI and Divisional Department in University cluded here today. the programme, the Minister said and the individual prizes to the win- of Jammu. She worked on the for the award of degree of of Jammu. She worked on the Commissioner-XI. Campus and pamphlets were A total of 32 teams qualified for these programmes boost the morale ners during the closing ceremony. topic, "Gender & Disability: A Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) topic, "Tourism Gas Ironomy The final of the tournament distributed among the students the elite competition and were divid- of the students and they get a Speaking on the occasion, the Study of Disabled Working in Sociology with 'O' grade by and Destination Image will be played on November 29 for creating awareness to use ed into four pools of eight teams chance to explore their creativity. GOC said that this annual sporting Women in Jammu City," under Acolourful cultural programme the University of Jammu. She Formation of Jammu and at the same venue. The theme of water judiciously. Water sam- each. extravaganza provided a huge plat- the supervision of Dr Vishav was presented by the school chil- worked on the topic, " Women Kashmir: A Study of Tourists' the tournament is 'Jal Hai To Kal pling and testing with Water The final match was played form to the young sportspersons to Raksha, Head Department, dren depicting cultural ethos of the and Work: A study of Women Perception and Behavioral Hai'. Testing Kit was also done on the between BCC Reds and United Star showcase their talent and prepare Department of Sociology, region, which was highly appreciat- in Airlines" under the supervi- Intention," under the supervi- Earlier, MCC won the toss occasion. Baramulla at Showkat Ali Stadium, themselves for the higher levels. University of Jammu. ed by the audience. sion of Dr. Hema Gandotra. sion of Dr Suvidha Khanna.