MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU J&K in driver’s seat as Assam faces uphill task Open State Fencing It was the perfect time to Umar Nazir creates history, C’ship inaugurated leave the game: Tendulkar Excelsior Sports Correspondent girls from different districts of the scalps 9-wkts in an innings State will compete for 92 medals in MUMBAI, Nov 17: The champion batsman You reach a stage when your JAMMU, Nov 17: 3-days 12th three events of Sabre, Epee and answered questions ranging body gives you a message, Excelsior Sports Correspondent with genuine speed throughout runs in 63.4 overs by losing 6 Open State Fencing Championship Foil in Under–12, Under–17 and The feeling has not quite from his best playing moments enough of this physical load. The his morning spell to help Jammu wickets, J&K skipper Asif was inaugurated by Dr B L Gupta, Open Category for both boys and sunk in yet but batting icon to his tearful retirement during body requires rest. The body is JAMMU, Nov 17: J&K’s tal- and Kashmir bundle out Assam Khan declared the innings to Principal Government Degree girls. Sachin Tendulkar today said it the hour-long interaction with not able to take more load con- ented young fast bowler, Umar for a paltry total of 193 runs in set a target of 376 runs for College Billawar in College Players of international and was the perfect time to end his the media. sistently," he said. Nazir Mir not only made the red 66.1 overs, thus gaining a deci- Assam. Aamir Sofi emerged top Campus, here today. national repute including Major dream journey in cricket as his Asked why he touched the "It was becoming an effort to leather ball to dance, weave and sive lead of 178 runs. scorer with 67 runs off 127 Bikram Singh Jamwal, Rashid body was finding it tough to continue training. Earlier, it used sing with his With this performance he balls, including 2 boundaries Ahmed, Sanjeev Suri, Ujwal cope with the rigours of interna- to be automatic," he explained. magical fin- made history as he became first and 2 sixes, while Asif Khan Gupta, Ranchan Sabarwal, Richa tional cricket. Reflecting on his glorious gers, strong bowler from J&K to take 9 wick- (44), UN Mir (31), Pranav Sabarwal, Vishal Thapar, Vilas A day after bidding an emo- career, Tendulkar said being part wrist and ets in an innings. Gupta (23) and Divya Pratap Radotra, Koushal Sharma from tional farewell to the game of the 2011 World Cup winning high-arm Earlier, resuming the day (17) were the other contribu- Billawar and Sagar Sahi from which he considers his "oxy- team was the best moment of his action, but from 149/5, with overnight bats- tors. For Assam, PD Sonowal Jammu are also taking part in the gen", Tendulkar said that 75 per journey. also forced the men Sunzow Brahma and RL captured 3 wickets, while competition. cent of his life had revolved "When we won the World rival batsmen Das at 25 and 32 runs respective- Krishna Das and MR Das The event is being conducted around cricket and he had no Cup two years ago. I had to wait to dance on the ly, Assam batsmen struggled claimed one wicket each. by Chottu Lal, Fencing Coach of regrets about hanging his boots 22 years for it, that has to be a music of the deliveries that against Umar Nazir, who Chasing a victory target of J&K State Sports Council, who is after playing for 24 years. special moment. Yesterday, the either left their willow or their wrecked havoc, to collapse at 376 runs, Assam in their second being assisted by other senior play- "It hasn't struck me that I way people responded, I don't chin with a decent speed during 193 runs. Das remained top scor- essay were struggling at 40/2 in ers like Shivani Hans and Dimple won't play cricket again. It has know how to react to that, I want a CK Nayudu trophy match er with 44 runs, studded with 6 their 8.4 overs. The two batsmen Thapa. been a dream journey, no regret to say a big 'thank you' to every- against formidable Assam at boundaries, while Brahma and back into the pavilion were Speaking on the occasion, Dr B that I am leaving cricket. This one, so that was also special," he GGM Science College Hostel AS Sinha contributed 31 runs opener Rishav Das and Dipesh L Gupta congratulated the organiz- was the right time to stop play- said. Ground, here today. each. For J&K, Umar Nazir took Sana, while another opener R ers for holding such a mega sports ing cricket. It was an enjoyable Asked about the most disap- Umar was simply hell-bent 9 wickets by conceding 53 runs Hazarika was unbeaten on 21 off Chief guest Dr B L Gupta, event in a hilly and remote area like journey," Tendulkar said at a wicket in reverence yesterday, pointing moment of his career, upon to either knock the rival in 21.1 overs, while another 23 balls, studded with 4 delec- Principal of Government Billawar. packed press conference here. Tendulkar said he just wanted to Tendulkar said, "The 2003 batsmen’s heads off or their speedster, Mehjoor Ali Sofi table boundaries. For J&K, Degree College Billawar inter- DFO Billawar and Dr Ram L "I had a question and when I thank the game which made him World Cup, we reached the final, wickets down to help Jammu claimed one wicket. Umar Nazir and Mehjoor Ali acting with fencer while inau- Upadhaya also spoke on this occa- looked for an answer, I felt it was an icon. we were playing so well, but we and Kashmir enjoy a driver’s Though, after gaining a lead Sofi shared one wicket each. gurating the Championship. sion. the perfect time to leave the "I knew never ever in my life couldn't cross the final hurdle." seat at stumps on day-3 of the 4- of 178 runs, J&K could have Assam have an uphill task at In Under-12 final played game." I would get to do that again. And Tendulkar went on to elabo- day match. asked Assam to follow on, yet hand as they are still 336 runs Mohinder Gupta, Divisional between Mayank Sharma of The 40-year-old maestro, that is where my life started and rate on what he went through The strongly built, 6 feet 2 they decided against it and behind having 8 wickets in their Forest Officer, Billawar presided District Kathua and Naman Kumar who brought down the curtains those 22 yards gave me every- emotionally yesterday. (PTI) inch tall fast bowler, bowled his chose to bat themselves in the kitty with the last day’s game left over the function while Dr Ram Lal of Jammu District, Mayank on his career after playing his thing. It's like a temple for me. I heart-out and hit the right areas second essay. After scoring 197 in the match. Upadhaya, Former UNO Advisor, Sharma emerged as winner, while 200th Test yesterday, indicated wanted to say thank you to crick- Handball Federation was the guest of honour. Balbir Singh of Ramban District that he would remain associated et. I just thanked cricket for The Championship is being and Poorvik Suri of Jammu District with the game after enjoying everything that I got in my life," Gold Cup from Nov 20 organized by J&K Amateur secured 3rd and 4th position some time off. he said. Excelsior Sports Correspondent Fencing Association in collabora- respectively. "Cricket has been my life, it Tendulkar explained how his tion with J&K State Sports Council The function ended with the is oxygen to me. In 40 years, at body was not responding to his JAMMU, Nov 17: The and Govt Degree College Billawar. vote of thanks presented by Chottu least 30 years I have played desire to continue and how it Jammu and Kashmir Handball Over 200 fencers including 50 Lal. proper cricket. 75 per cent of my was becoming harder by the day Association is organizing 1st All life has been cricket, so there to focus on training. India Raizada Perhlad Bali will be some association with the "I was still enjoying cricket. I Handball Federation Gold Cup KV-1 Jammu holds Cluster Level game, maybe not in the immedi- have always said the day I felt I from November 20 to November ate future. Still, it is only 24 should stop playing, I would 23, 2013 at Mini Stadium Parade, hours since my retirement, give inform you. I got that feeling, Ground, here. CMP Activities Competitions me at least 24 days to relax. because after 24 years, you have According to the organizers Excelsior Correspondent Extempore, English Poem Then I will see what to do," he to appreciate I had many 14 top teams of the country will Recitation and Painting were con- said. injuries, not easy to overcome. be participating in the mega event. JAMMU, Nov 17: Kendriya ducted on this occasion. Vidyalaya No-1, Gandhi Nagar, Awards were given to the win- Samuels, Shillingford Jammu conducted the Cluster ners in these competitions. Level CMP Activities In Group Song, 1st position reported for suspect Competitions in which 200 chil- was bagged by K V Sunjuwan, bowling actions dren of the Cluster KVs partici- 2nd by K V No-1, Jammu and 3rd Winners of baseball titles posing for a photograph alongwith dignitaries in Srinagar.