SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU DJ Bravo rocks as CSK Paes creates world record in India at CWG: Resolute lifters add two more gold, India's stunning comeback win lackluster hockey team draws opening match TIANJIN, Apr 7: Captain Bhupathi then played beat MI in a thriller GOLD COAST, Apr 7: The 25-year-old Sathish, the Their performances despite a masterstroke by playing left- MUMBAI, Apr 7: Dhoni values him so much. in quick succession as Bravo came Tennis icon Leander Paes defending champion, lifted a fitness issues once again high- handed Prajnesh Gunneswaran Undeterred by niggles and Hardik Pandya (3/24) bowled and conquered. became the most successful dou- total of 317kg (114kg+173kg) lighted the desperate need for a Dwayne Bravo batted like a instead of Sumit Nagal in the tie- lack of proper physiotherapic through considerable pain while Earlier, all-rounder Krunal bles player in the history of Davis and was so ahead of competition physiotherapist in the competi- 'champion' as Chennai Super deciding fifth rubber against the care, Indian weightlifters deliv- rookie leg-spinner Mayank Pandya smashed a quickfire 41 off Cup with a record 43rd win that he forfeited his final clean tion area. Kings made a dream comeback in Chinese teen sensation Yibing ered two more gold medals for markande (3/23) was briliant on 22 balls as Mumbai Indians recov- before young guns Ramkumar and jerk lift. Accreditation issues have the Indian Premier League with a Wu and the Chennai boy did not the country today, while shuttlers his debut but it was Bravo who ered from a poor start to post a Ramanathan and Prajnesh "I had no hopes of winning a denied physio Aakrant Saxena thrilling one-wicket victory against disappoint as he delivered a 6-4 and boxers remained unbeaten to changed it all. challenging 165 for 4. Gunneswaran pulled off the must- medal after I injured my thighs access to the lifters in the compe- defending champions Mumbai 6-2 win to seal the tie for India. make up for the hockey team's IPL's highest ever run accumu- Mumbai Indians were strug- win rubbers as India advanced to during the national champi- tition area, forcing him to work Indians, here tonight. Prajnesh had come into the sloppy draw against Pakistan on lator Suresh Raina (4) didn't stay gling at 20 for 2 after openers Evin the World Group Play-offs with a onships while attempting 194kg with them on the sidelines. Needing 7 off the last over, an side after Yuki Bhambri pulled day 3 of the 21st Commonwealth long as the India all-rounder got Lewis (0) and skipper Rohit sensational 3-2 win over China in clean and jerk. It's a quadriceps The Indians bossed the bad- injured Kedar Kadhav (24 no) out due to an abdomen injury. The Games here today. one to climb up from back of the Sharma (15) were dismissed here today. problem, even now I am compet- minton court as well and unable to run due to hamstring southpaw was fluent in his India now have four gold, a length with the left-hander giving cheaply on a track that assisted Everything depending on how ing at less than ideal fitness but I remained unbeaten en route con- strokes and played fearless brand silver and a bronze in the event, seamers. they fared in the do-or-die dou- am glad that was enough to get firming a semifinal berth. The Kings XI Punjab Vs Delhi Daredevils (Mohali) 4 PM of tennis, going for winners. leaving them fourth on the over- A 78-run-third wicket stand bles rubber, the 44-year-old Paes me a gold," Sathish said. team at the receiving end of the Kolkata Knight Riders Vs RCB (Kolkata) 8 PM An ecstatic Bhupathi was also all tally. Hosts Australia top the between Suryakumar Yadav (43 in and Rohan Bopanna downed a The 21-year-old Rahul, who top seeds' ferocity today was problem played three dot balls full of praise for the team. charts with a whopping 57 an easy catch to elder brother 29 balls) and Ishan Kishan (40 off fighting Chinese pair of Mao Xin is a Commonwealth Mauritius, blanked 3-0 by Saina before playing lap shot over fine "We played and more impor- medals -- 20 gold, 17 silver and Krunal Pandya stationed at the 29 balls) put MI back on track Gong and Ze Zhang 5-7 7-6(5) 7- Championships gold-medallist, Nehwal and Co. In yet another leg off Mustafizur Rahaman fol- tantly fought as a team like we are 20 bronze. edge of 30-yard circle at mid-on. before Pandya brothers Krunal 6(3) to keep India afloat in the lifted a total of 338kg clinical takedown. lowed by a cover drive to end the capable of and it translated into India's two gold medals today Leg-spinner Markande then and Hardik added 52 in 5.2 overs second round Asia/Oceania (151kg+187kg) to finish on top. Up next for them is match on a winning note. results. I have said since I have came through Sathish came into action. He removed to take their team past 16--run Group I tie. "I had been weakened by a Singapore in the semifinals Chasing a tricky target of 166 taken over as captain this is the Sivalingam (77kg) and Venkat Ambati Rayudu (22) with a googly mark. Ramkumar Ramanathan, who knee injury during the tomorrow. Such has been their on a track that had seam movement first time in the history of Indian Rahul Ragala (85kg), both of as he tried an ambitious slog Krunal stuck two boundaries copped criticism from captain Commonwealth Championships dominance that the ruling out of and bounce, CSK were down in tennis we have so much depth in whom were not 100 per cent fit sweep. and a six in the17th over as he Mahesh Bhupathi for his lacklus- last year. But the coaches sup- top star and captain, PV Sindhu the dumps, but Bravo's incredible the men's game and with Yuki owing to respective thigh and Then came the prize wicket of punished Mark Woods (0/49 in 4 ter show in the opening singles, ported me immensely to get this from the competition, owing to 68 off 30 balls with seven sixes missing I was able to call on three knee injuries but still managed to MS Dhoni (5) as the skipper failed overs), who conceded 19 runs. He redeemed his reputation by medal. I haven't been able to train an ankle injury, has had no turned it in favour of the 'Canary others who delivered for us," keep ahead of the competition. to read the rookie leg-break kept on hitting the odd balls and defeating Di Wu 7-6(4) 6-3. The that well," he said. impact on their fortunes.(PTI) Yellow' brigade. Bhupathi said. (PTI) bowler's wrong 'un trying to defend was aided by Hardik. win levelled the tie 2-2. The 18th and 19th overs him off the backfoot. The result Krunal was in his element as bowled by Mitchell McLenaghan was a plumb leg-before decision he again punished Woods hitting Ashok, Gill, Dhar, Bunty among members and Jasprit Bumrah were taken for leaving CSK reeling at 51 for 4. two boundaries and a six in the 20 each including five sixes as Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak 19th over, which fetched them CUJ constitutes Advisory Sports Council; Bravo once again showed why MS Chahar, Harbhajan Singh departed another 17 runs.(PTI) Pathania Chairman, Kalra Co-Chairman Excelsior Sports Correspondent Kashmir Football Association (JKFA); Kuldeep Handoo, Chief JAMMU, Apr 7: In order to Wushu Coach of India; Haji Abdul promote sporting excellence and to Qayoom, Chief Sports Officer, formulate long term Sports Policy, J&K State Sports Council; SP the Central University of Jammu Singh International Gymnast, Ex- has constituted an Advisory Sports Gymnastics Coach of India and Council, here. Senior Officer in J&K State Sports The 12-member Council con- Council; Bilquis Mir, International Children holding certificates while posing for a group photograph during Annual Day at stituting of top sports achievers and Water Sports Expert and Chief Jammu Sanskriti School Kathua. experts of International Standing Coach of Indian Team; Dr from the State will be headed by Narinder Bhatial, Sports Medicine Prof Deepak Pathania, Dean of Expert and Dr Bachha Babu, Jammu Sanskriti School Students Welfare (Ex- Officeo) and Assistant Professor, Department of Co-Chaired by Ace Sports MCMN. Administrator and Former State The Sports Advisory Council Kathua celebrates Annual Day Prof R D Sharma, VC, Jammu University posing with the participants of Institutional Digital Cricketer Ranjeet Kalra. will render expert advice to the Excelsior Correspondent school choir presented a heart achievements of Pre-Primary Repository Workshop. The other 10 members include Vice Chancellor, Prof Ashok Aima rending welcome song which is children. Ashok Kumar, Director Sports KATHUA, Apr 7: Jammu regarding the promotion of sports self composed. Chief guest Mr. Bawa also JU, MIET, IIT Kharagpur organize Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Sanskriti School, Kathua cele- Principal Shuchita Gupta congratulated the students and Board, Katra; Rajesh Gill, Former in Central University of Jammu, brated Annual Day in the school congratulated the parents and encouraged them. Ranji Trophy Cricketer and Chief University Sports Calendar Workshop on Institutional Digital Repository premises with zeal and enthusi- the students and said that teach- The progarmme concluded Prosecuting Officer J&K Police; (Coaching & Tournaments), Sports Excelsior Correspondent fessionals from over twenty differ- the NME-ICT program of the asm, here today.