TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Kohli, Bhuvneshwar hand India lead in BCCI polls, NADA set to be Bianca Andreescu wins Rogers Cup title TORONTO, Aug 12: first Canadian to discussed at CoA meet win the title since three-match ODI series against Windies MUMBAI, Aug 12: held on October 22. A tearful Serena Williams Faye Urban in PORT-OF-SPAIN, Aug 12: West Indies The trio will take into account saw her US Open preparation 1969. started their chase The BCCI coming under the how many state associations have thrown into disarray tonight as "I know how Skipper Virat Kohli's incompa- on a cautious note ambit of NADA and its elections fallen in line with the Lodha back spasms forced her out of it is to pull out of rable batting form coupled with with will dominate the Committee of reforms and how many are still the WTA Toronto final after just tournaments and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's four-wicket and (65) Administrators' meeting here on left to comply with and act in four games, handing Canadian be injured - it's haul scripted a dominant 59- stitching 45 runs in Tuesday, the first after last week's accordance. teenager Bianca Andreescu the not easy," win for India in the rain-curtailed 9.3 overs for the landmark development. The state associations have to title. Andreescu said, second ODI against the West opening stand. The CoA members are likely complete the elections before the Andreescu, 19, was up 3-1 addressing Indies, continuing their unbeaten Playing his to discuss how the new develop- second week of September. with a break of serve when 23- Williams directly streak in the Caribbean. 300th ODI, Gayle ment could be incorporated in the Another issue that could come time Grand Slam champion during the trophy By virtue of the win on Sunday, achieved a big mile- BCCI constitution. up for discussion is short-listing Williams decided she couldn't presentation. India took a 1-0 lead in the three- stone when he sur- Ending years of defiance, the the candidates for interviews for continue. "This wasn't match series here. The first ODI passed legendary BCCI last Friday agreed to come selection of the national team's She called for a medical the way I expect- between the two sides was washed Indian players congratulating Bhuvneshwar Brian Lara to under the ambit of the National Anti- head coach by the timeout, but within a minute, the ed to win and for out. during his 4-wkts haul against West Indies at become the highest Doping Agency following its CEO Advisory Committee (CAC), led umpire announced she was retir- Bianca Andreescu of Canada poses for pho- you to go off the The third and final ODI will be Port of Spain. scorer for West Rahul Johri's meeting with top sports by former Kapil Dev. ing. tos with trophy during the awarding ceremony court. I've played here on Wednesday. Bhuvneshwar (4/31) was the Indies in ODI crick- ministry officials in New Delhi. Having received several appli- "I just knew," said Williams, of the women's singles event at the 2019 Rogers watched you play India rode on Kohli's 120 off pick of the bowlers for India, while et. It is expected that the CoA, cations for the top post, the CoA adding she'd undergone hours of Cup in Toronto, Canada. (UNI) so many times. 125 balls and Shreyas Iyer's 71 to Mohammed Shami (2/39) and Needing seven runs to achieve with its stated "zero tolerance" would be short-listing the candi- treatment before the match to the Wimbledon final in July, You are truly a post a challenging 279 for seven Kuldeep Yadav (2/59) scalped two the feat, Gayle reached the mile- approach for doping, will discuss dates, who would then appear for combat the back spasms she'd Williams was playing just her champion on and off the court." after opting to bat. wickets apiece. stone with a single off Khaleel the matter at length. the interviews, which are likely to first felt in a semi-final win on 24th match of a year already dis- Andreescu claimed her sec- West Indies were then set a Earlier, coming on to bat in Ahmed in the ninth over. The CoA, comprising chairman be held on August 16. Saturday night. "I knew I wasn't rupted by nagging knee trouble. ond WTA Premier level title of revised target of 270 off 46 overs the fourth ball of the , Gayle, who now has 10,353 Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji and Lt Gen Apart from incumbent Ravi going to be able to continue." Williams hasn't won a title the year, having rocketed to under D/L method after rain inter- Kohli played aggressively as runs as compared to Lara's 10,348, (Retd) Ravi Thodge, will also be Shastri, some of the other candi- Andreescu approached her since the 2017 Australian Open. prominence in March when she rupted the proceedings for the sec- India posted 279 for 7. He hit 14 departed soon after achieving the taking stock of the situation with dates are former India players chair, offering words of encour- Since returning to competi- became the first wild card to win ond time. fours and one six during his ele- feat, out LBW to Bhuvneshwar in regard to elections of the state asso- Lalchand Rajput and agement and a consolatory hug tion after Olympia's birth, she at Indian Wells. In pursuit, the hosts were on gant knock. the 13th over. His stay at the crease ciations and the subsequent BCCI and former New Zealand coach as Williams tried to fight back has reached three Grand Slam "This week has not been course at 148 for four before they Besides Kohli, Iyer struck third was a struggle as he managed just polls, which are scheduled to be Mike Hesson. (PTI) tears. finals - and she remained opti- easy. I've had many, many tough lost their last six wickets for 62 runs half- of his career off 68 11 runs off 24 balls. "I'm sorry I couldn't do it mistic that she would be ready to matches," said Andreescu, who to be bundled out for 210 in 42 balls and shared 125 runs with his Shai Hope didn't last long as he AITA seeks fresh security check in Islamabad today," Williams told the crowd, try to match Australian Margaret opened the week with an emo- overs. skipper for the fourth wicket. played on a Khaleel delivery. (PTI) her voice cracking. "I tried but I Court's record of 24 Grand tional three-set win over compa- SCOREBOARD Virat eclipses Ganguly to become second just couldn't do it." Slams when the US Open starts triot Eugenie Bouchard and India Innings: but no word on venue change for Davis Cup Williams said the spasms on 26 August. played three more three-setters. Shikhar Dhawan lbw b Cottrell 2 highest run-getter for India in ODIs NEW DELHI, Aug 12: sion of the ITF," he added. started during her come-from- "Well, that's the most frus- She's projected to break into Rohit Sharma c Pooran b Chase 18 The letter comes on a day behind win over Czech qualifier trating part is that I've had this the top 15 in the world rankings Virat Kohli c Roach b Brathwaite 120 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Aug 12: India's national tennis federa- when Sports Minister Kiren Marie Bouzkova on Saturday before and it's, like, 24, 36 hours on Monday after winning her "and it just got worse." first tournament since a right Rishabh Pant b Brathwaite 20 Skipper Virat Kohli has eclipsed former tion today decided against seek- Rijiju made it clear that the gov- where I'm just in crazy spasm ing a change of venue for the ernment will not have a say in the "Just my whole back just shoulder injury sidelined her at Shreyas Iyer b Holder 71 captain Sourav Ganguly to become the second and then it's, like, gone," said Davis Cup tie versus Pakistan in matter as Davis Cup is not a completely spasmed, and to a the French Open. Kedar Jadhav run out (Lewis/Cottrell) 16 highest run-getter for India in one-day interna- Williams, who wasn't immedi- Islamabad but requested the bilateral engagement. point where I couldn't sleep and And while Williams was Ravindra Jadeja 16 tionals. ately sure whether she'd play world body ITF to conduct "If it is a bilateral sporting I couldn't really move," she said. keeping her Cincinnati options Bhuvneshwar c Roach b Brathwaite 1 Kohli achieved the feat during the sec- next week in Cincinnati. another security check there in event, then whether India will Nevertheless, she wanted to open, Andreescu was taking no Mohammed Shami not out 3 ond ODI against West Indies when he hit "So that's a little bit frustrating view of the fresh diplomatic ten- play with Pakistan becomes a give it a go in the final. chances, announcing later Extras: (B-1, NB-2, W-9) 12 for a boundary in the 32nd for me because I know that I sion. political decision. But Davis Cup "I don't want to get this far Sunday that she would skip the Total: (for 7 wickets in 50 overs) 279 over. could play. I just can't play today. India's participation in the is not a bilateral and is organised and not at least try," said the 37- Ohio event. Bowling 10-0-49-1, 7- The 30-year-old, who had a relatively quiet "If it's what typically hap- Asia-Oceania Zone Group 1 by a world sporting body," Rijiju year-old, who was eyeing her "I really have to listen to my 0-54-0, Jason Holder 9-0-53-1, 4-0- World Cup in England, went on to score his pens, I will be fine, but I have to Davis Cup tie, scheduled on said. 73rd WTA title - and her first body right now, this last week 32-0, 10-1-37-1, 10- 42nd ODI century, his first since March, as wait and see." September 14 and 15, is uncer- Albert had written to since the birth of her daughter, has not been easy on it," 0-53-3. India registered a 59-run win to take a 1-0 lead For Andreescu, tonight's tain owing to high political ten- Chatterjee last week, saying that Olympia, in September 2017. Andreescu said. (AGENCIES) West Indies Innings in the three-ODI series on Sunday. events were a bittersweet sion with Pakistan. India should go ahead with its Beaten by Simona Halep in (target: 270 runs from 46 overs) His 125-ball 120 took his aggregate to achievement as she became the Chris Gayle lbw b Kumar 11 Pakistan has downgraded visa applications for the tie 11,406 runs in 238 innings, surpassing diplomatic ties with India after despite "some recent develop- Divyang Cricket World Cup in England Evin Lewis c Kohli b Kuldeep Yadav 65 Ganguly's record of 11,363 runs in 311 ODIs. Shai Hope b Ahmed 5 provisions of Article 370, which ments in political and diplomatic "Virat Kohli another master class in one day gave special status to Jammu and relations between the two c Kohli b Yadav 18 cricket @imVkohli @BCCI.. what a player," c Kohli b Kumar 42 Kashmir, were done away with nations". India thrashes Pakistan by 8 wkts Ganguly wrote on Twitter. and the state was turned into a "...we are aware of the situa- Roston Chase c & b Kumar 18 The 30-year-old from Delhi is now only Union Territory. tion and are monitoring it. I Jason Holder not out 13 behind Sachin Tendulkar, who has scored "We are aware that you had agree that the safety of the play- as J&K's Wasim Iqbal sparkles Carlos Brathwaite c Mohd Shami b Jadeja 0 18,426 runs in his illustrious ODI career. Kohli done a safety check before the ers, officials and all stakeholders Excelsior Sports Correspondent Association for Divyang had and Brijesh Solkar. Kemar Roach b Kumar 0 is also seven hundreds short of Tendulkar's diplomatic ties have been down- linked to the tie is the first priori- announced Indian Divyang Cricket Meanwhile, talking to EXCEL- Sheldon Cottrell c Jadeja b Mohd Shami 17 record of 49 ODI hundreds. graded. ITF (International ty for the ITF and all of us," Oshane Thomas lbw b Mohd Shami 0 JAMMU, Aug 12: J&K's tal- team at Mumbai Cricket SIOR, National selector and former Overall, Kohli is in the eighth spot in the list Tennis Federation) may find it Albert's mail stated. ented batsman Wasim Iqbal scored Association Office for this event Ranji Trophy Player from Mumbai Extras: (B-4, LB-5, NB-1, W-11) 21 of highest run-scorer in ODIs. appropriate to do another check "However, I must stress that Total: (all out in 42 overs) 210 power-packed 69 runs off 43 balls, Prasad Desai said that it was Earlier in the day, the Indian captain had to its own satisfaction to ensure the the overall security risk rating studded with 4 fours and 6 sixes as the performance of Wasim Bowling: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 8-0-31-4, Mohammed shattered a 26-year-old record when he sur- the safety of all the stakeholders in Pakistan remains the same Shami 8-0-39-2, Khaleel Ahmed 7-0-32-1, Kuldeep India crushed Pakistan by 8 wickets Iqbal and Kunal Phanse passed Pakistan's Javed Miandad for most runs connected with the tie," All which means that as of today, the to seal berth in the finals of the which has helped India to Yadav 10-0-59-2, Kedar Jadhav 5-0-25-0, Ravindra by any batsman in ODIs against the West India Tennis Association (AITA) tie will take place in Islamabad as Divyang Cricket World Cup at seal berth in the finals. Jadeja 4-0-15-1. Indies. (PTI) Secretary Hironmoy Chatterjee planned," it added. Kidderminisper in England. "Both Wasim and anoth- wrote in a mail addressed to ITF Albert had told the AITA to According to the reports reach- er J&K player Amir are Executive Director Justine approach the ITF with any con- ing here, India rode on a brilliant immensely talented," Prasad Channelising of youth's energy in right Albert. cerns related to the tie as soon as of 125 runs between added. Chatterjee had earlier stated possible. Kunal Phanse (54 not out) and The Indian team: Vikrant direction will accelerate progress: Rijiju that the AITA might seek a "...this is your right to do so Wasim Iqbal (69) to surpass the tar- Ravinder Keni, Kunal change of venue given the politi- and I urge you to do so in a time- get of 151 set by Pakistan easily in Dattatray Phanse, Wasim NEW DELHI, Aug 12: said Rijiju while addressing a Rijiju said that the Ministry is cal tension because of which the ly manner, taking into considera- 17.1 overs. Another player from Iqbal Khan, Tushar Paul, function where National Youth organising various programmes bus and train services between tion the fact that the tie is sched- J&K, medium fast bowler Amir Ravindra Gopinath Sante, Union Youth Affairs and Awards were conferred on indi- to motivate youth, under the the two countries stand suspend- uled to take place in five weeks. also performed well in this presti- Suganesh Mahindaren, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju today viduals and organisations for guidance of Prime Minister ed right now. "In the meantime I do urge gious tournament. Debabrata Roy, Anish said if energy of youth is chan- excellent work and contribution in Narendra Modi. "AITA is, therefore, waiting you to continue with the neces- In the finals to be played tomor- Padeetharayil Rajan, Anshul, nelised in right direction, the different fields of development Rijiju said that the awards row, India will take on either Ramesh Subrahmaniyam for your (ITF) final certificate sary preparations to obtain your Amir Rather Wasim Iqbal progress of country in various and social service. give recognition as well as confirming the safety of all the visas...," he had said. Afghanistan or the winner of the Naidu Mantri, Narinder fields can gain momentum, and The Minister said that the encouragement to the winners, stakeholders and the details of No Indian Davis Cup team match between Bangladesh and after holding selection matches at Mangore, Jetindra Vaddi Nagaraju, youth are idealis- but at the same time gives them the security plan prepared from has travelled to Pakistan since England. different venues including Jammu. Gurudass Ramdass Raut, Gurjant tic, aim high and onerous responsibility to carry the arrival of the team to its 1964 and bilateral cricket ties The World Championship is The Indian team was picked by Singh, Mandeep Singh Sran and when they achieve forward the good work being departure so that we can start between the two countries have being hosted by England and Wales the Selection Committee including Amir Hassian Rather. their goals through done by them, according to a applying for visas for travelling been dormant since the 2008 ter- Cricket Board from August 3, 2019 former Test Cricketer Karsan Stand bys: Abdul Khaliq, Sunny Goyat, Asitkumar Ramsavar their efforts, it statement here. to Pakistan and to make neces- ror attack in Mumbai. in England. Gavri, besides Prasad Desai, Earlier, All India Cricket Omesh Kulkarni, Deepak Jadav Jayswar and Avinesh Kumar. becomes neces- He said that one should not sary travel arrangements," he Since 2017, Pakistan have sary to grant age in thoughts and action, and said in the latest letter. played four of their five home recognition to their should remain young at heart. The AITA said it would go by ties in Islamabad, hosting Korea, efforts, which has During the National Youth the directives of the ITF. Thailand, Uzbekistan and Iran. Nadal wins 35th Masters title been attempted Awards Function, Rijiju also "In case ITF in consultation Hong Kong had refused to travel MONTREAL, Aug 12: changing directions, changing times," Medvedev said. through this pro- inaugurated a Photo Exhibition with PTF (Pakistan Tennis to Pakistan in 2017, giving them rhythm during the point. The slice "I knew how it was going to gramme. on ''China through Eyes of Indian Federation) is not 100 per cent a walkover. Rafael Nadal completed a 6-3, worked well this afternoon. be, I was kind of ready for it. But I The individual Youth - 2019''. It was an exhibi- sure about the safety of the stake- The last time Pakistan played 6-0 demolition of Russian Daniil "I think I played smart, I had a didn't manage to probably show award comprises tion of photos taken by youth del- holders, ITF may advise us the on a neutral venue was when it Medvedev to win in Montreal yes- good feeling on the ball." With all my best tennis. Rafa was incredi- egates who participated in the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & of a medal, a cer- future course of action and AITA hosted China in Colombo in terday and extend his record haul that going for him, Nadal needed ble today. Congrats to him." tificate and a cash recent Youth Exchange Program will respectfully follow the deci- 2016. (PTI) of Masters 1000 titles. just 70 minutes to subdue Despite the lopsided defeat, Sports (Independent Charge) and Minority to China. (UNI) Affairs, Kiren Rijiju addressing a function, to prize of Rs 50,000. The world number two Medvedev was pleased mark the United Nations International Youth The award to a secured his 35th Masters crown, with his time in Day, in New Delhi on Monday. youth organisation pulling clear by two in that catego- Toronto. includes a medal, a ry from Novak Djokovic, who has "I believe this was youth can become prosperous. certificate and a cash prize of Rs won 33 of the elite tournaments. the best week ever," ''India is a young country filled 2,00,000. In addition, 3 awards Claycourt king Nadal success- said Medvedev, who with immense potential. The were also conferred to individuals fully defended a hard court title for will move up to a career development of the country is in for the Photo Exhibition on the first time in his career. high of eighth in the the hands of youth who can shape ''China through Eyes of Indian "It was important to start the world on Monday, its future. If the energy of youth is Youth - 2019''. match in a good shape," the 18- making him the high- channelised in right direction, the Congratulating the winners of time Grand Slam winner said. est-ranked Russian. progress of country in various the awards and greeting everyone "He came in playing so well, "My level during all the fields can gain momentum, and on the occasion of the playing a lot of matches the last matches was extremely youth can become prosperous,'' International Youth Day, Mr weeks," Nadal added of good. Medvedev, who was runner-up to "I would have liked Selected Speedball players posing for a group photograph before leaving for Nationals. Nick Kyrgios in Washington last to do better today, but it week." happens. I will take Bengal Warriors, Nadal, in contrast, had played experience from this State Speedball team just three hard court matches since Medvedev, breaking the Russian match and try to do better next Telugu Titans play out starting his build up to the US four times. time." For Nadal it was a third title leaves for Nationals 29-29 draw in PKL Open this week -- reaching the The top seed, who now owns of 2019, after clay court success at Excelsior Sports Correspondent Birla Open Mind International final on a walkover when injured five Canadian title dating to 2005, Rome and the French Open. School, DAV School Kathua, AHMEDABAD, Aug 12: Gael Monfils pulled out of their swept the last seven games in the He is due to complete his US scheduled semi-final. hardcourt blowout against his 23- Open preparations playing next JAMMU, Aug 12: J&K Sports Mount Litera Zee School, Bengal Warriors and Telugu Speedball Association conducted Minerva Public School, Jammu "I played a solid match, my year-old Russian opponent -- who week's Cincinnati masters, where Titans played out an exciting best of the week so far without a had never played Nadal before. he'll be seeded second behind the selection trials and picked the Sanskriti School, May Fair 29-29 draw in a Pro Kabaddi team to represent the State in the International School, Montessori doubt," Nadal said. "I've played Roger (Federer) Djokovic and ahead of No. 3 League match here today. "I did a lot of things well: two times, Novak (Djokovic) four Federer. (AGENCIES) upcoming 11th National Cambridge School, SP Smart, This was the fifth tie Winners of Veteran’s Bench Press competition posing for a Speedball Championship to be Delhi Public School Jamuu and between these two sides, mak- ICC’s League 2 schedule for 2023 WC group photograph at KC Sports Club in Jammu. held at New Delhi from August 16 Birla Open Mind Sports Club. ing this as the most drawn fix- to 18, 2019. The State team was flagged ture in the history of the league. qualifiers to begin from tomorrow KCSC holds Veteran’s The selection of the team was off by KCS Mehta, Principal APS Telugu Titans, courtesy of finalized under the supervision of Akhnoor in the presence of guests their defence and the Desai DUBAI, Aug 12: will be played among Scotland, Play-Off will keep their hopes Sunny Nanda, General Secretary of honour Ravi Tikku, President brothers -- Suraj and Siddharth - A month after England were PNG and Oman at Mannofield alive of participating in the 2023 Bench Press contest JKSSB and Chief Co-ordinator of JKSBA; Surjit Singh, Social - got off to a strong start and crowned world champions, the Park, Scotland from August 14 to World Cup, by qualifying for the Excelsior Sports Correspondent as the winner, lifting 100 Kg while SPAA India. Worker and Anil Nanda, Director took an early two-point lead in ICC today launched Men's Cricket 21, which will include four ODIs Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2022. Anil Sharma claimed second posi- Out of the shortlisted 50 players, Events JKSBA. the contest. World Cup League 2, a part of the for each team, worth two points per ICC Head of Events, Chris JAMMU, Aug 12: KC Sports tion by lifting 92.5 Kg, Susheel who took part in the trials/camp, 30 The dignitaries present on the They maintained the lead till new four-year qualification for the ODI that will contribute to the Tetley is excited by the prospect of Club organised Veteran’s Bench Gupta and Pawan Sharma were selected to represent J&K team occasion lauded the efforts of midway in the first half, but a 2023 World Cup. Men's CWC League 2 table. four years of competitive men's 50- Press competition in the Club claimed joint third spot as they at the Nationals. coaches namely Sahil Janjua, run of unanswered points from The League 2 will witness After the completion of 21 tri- over cricket. premises, here today. lifted 87.5 Kg. The selected players have Gurmanjeet, Ankit Sharma, Bengal Warriors levelled the seven teams -- Namibia, Nepal, series, the top three teams will con- "The ICC Men's Cricket World A good number of veterans It is pertinent to mention here been drawn from the institutions Deepika and Parkesh Singh. scores at 7-7. Oman, Papua New Guinea (PNG), firm their places in the ICC Men's Cup provided us with great enter- Scotland, UAE and the USA -- Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2022. tainment and competitive cricket, I took part in the competition with that KC Sports Club not only pro- namely Dogra Higher Secondary The Association distributed Amit Kumar and Suraj contesting in 126 One Day The bottom four teams will am delighted to see the start of the School, MV International School, Speedball Rackets among the helped Telugu Titans reduce great enthusiasm and fervour. vides world class facilities for Internationals (ODIs), to be played drop into the Men's Cricket World qualification process to India 2023. It was a contest related to health, fitness and acquisition of International Delhi Public School, winners. Bengal Warriors to just three St Xavier School, Banyan Bhumika Gupta, student of across 21 tri-series. Cup Qualifier Play-Off 2022, The new structure has given mean- overall physical fitness and was skills in various games but also men on the mat, but a picture- Each of the seven teams will which is a repechage event to the ingful context to bilateral cricket adjudged in terms of Bench Press encourages healthy competition International School, Shiksha MV International School and perfect thigh hold from Niketan School, Air Force School, Danish Gupta of Air Force School play 36 ODIs over a period of two- Global Qualifier, and will be joined for the Men's Cricket World Super an individual can perform in a sin- among its members in displaying Mohammad Nabibakhsh on and-half-year from August 2019 to by the winner of Challenge League League, but also more competitive Delhi Public School Kathua, emerged champions in the selec- gle go without a break. their strengths and skills acquired Siddharth levelled the scores January 2022. A and B. opportunities to Associate Vishal Khajuria was declared at the Club. Kartar Public School Kathua, tion matches. yet again. (PTI) The inaugural League 2 series The top two teams from the Members," he said. (PTI)