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Legislation needed to stop pitch invasions, say Aussies NOTTINGHAM, (England), June 20: English cricket will have a problem with crowd security until such time as legislation can be brought in to stop pitch invasions, Australia’s team manager said.........more India
wins Samaranch NEW DELHI, June 20: India overpowered determined Russia 4-3 to win the Samaranch Cup 4 Nation Hockey Tournament at Moscow......more Inter-college
Judo Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 20: Inter-college competitions of the Kashmir University scheduled for June 26 and 27 have been postponed for July 7 and 8 at the same venue. ....more Gavaskar reappointed chairman of Cricket Committee-Playing LONDON, June 20: International Cricket Council has reappointed batting legend Sunil Gavaskar as chairman of its cricket committee.....more |
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Night Cricket Tourney Rimpy Club enters semi-finals Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 20: Rimpy Cricket Club thrashed Bobby Club by 62 runs to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing Night Cricket Tournament being organised by the New Generation Sports Club at RS Pura, 20 kilometers ...more Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 20: The District Srinagar Carrom Championship organised by the district unit of the J&K Carrom....more Ist
Hot Weather Tamar Cup Cricket Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 20: Challenger Cricket Club today defeated the winners of the recently held day-night cricket tournament—the Kulbushan Handa .......more CRPF
Inter-Bn Hockey Tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 20: Nikolas Shreng emerged star of the inaugural match with all the three goals scored by him for 41 Bn, who defeated 33 Bn in the final of the CRPF Inter-Battalion Hockey Tournament which began at Green .....more |
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Legislation needed to stop pitch invasions, say Aussies NOTTINGHAM, (England), June 20: English cricket will have a problem with crowd security until such time as legislation can be brought in to stop pitch invasions, Australia’s team manager said. Following Pakistan’s 36-run Triangular one-day series victory over Australia at Trent Bridge, Steve Bernard told reporters yesterday that the problem would never be truly solved until the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) received the legal backing they are urgently seeking from the British Government. Britain’s new Sports Minister Richard Caborn, who consulted ECB officials about security over the last two days, has for the time being sidestepped the ECB’s call for legislation. ECB chief executive Tim Lamb has insisted that legislation to stop trespassing is the only way to prevent a repeat of last Sunday’s pitch invasion at Headingley, which led to a Steward being injured. But, so far, the British Government is stalling on a positive response. "We’ll talk to the ECB, no doubt," Bernard said after the Trent Bridge game was overshadowed by an incident during the Pakistan innings which saw a live firework land near an Australian fielder. The Australians left the field for 20 minutes in protest and only returned after being given assurances about their safety for the day-night match, which was a dress rehearsal for Saturday’s Triangular series final between the two teams at Lord’s. "I’m sure the ECB are committed to making this as safe as possible for us. But, as we’ve said before, the problem stems from the parameters in which they work," said Bernard. "There is no legislation in cricket here that allows them to take action against people who come on to the field — it’s as simple as that." "So, at the end of the day, they’re trying all these other measures which, as good as they are, are never going to do the job which needs to be done." "There’s got to be an inducement to keep people off the field and, until that comes into place, I don’t think the problem is going to be solved." "No matter how many stewards you put out there, or netting or whatever. It’s a measure, but it’s probably not the best measure." Following pitch invasions at both Edgbaston and Headingley at earlier games in the Triangular Tournament, the Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club more than doubled the number of Stewards at the ground for Tuesday’s match. They also introduced plastic barrier fencing, which could be raised above the advertising hoardings at Trent Bridge, in a bid to prevent spectators from spilling on to the field of play. "It wasn’t just one incident, it was many incidents," Waugh said later. (REUTERS) |
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India wins Samaranch Cup Hockey Tourney NEW DELHI, June 20: India overpowered determined Russia 4-3 to win the Samaranch Cup 4 Nation Hockey Tournament at Moscow. The tournament was played from June 12 to 16. According to Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) release the goal scorers in the final against the host were Amarjeet Pratap and Anurag Raghuvanshi (two each). The 18 member Indian team which was coached by Ripudaman and Amarjit Singh returned home this morning. The team: Jagdish Ponnappa, Bharat Chetri, Aftab Ahmed, Bikramjit Singh Tirkey, Prabhdeep Singh, Harmeek Singh, Bimal Lakra, Paramjit Singh, Vikram Pillai, Samsuz Zoha, Amarjit Pratap, Anoop Anthony, Gurjeet Singh, Chander Pal, Ravinder Singh, Anurag Raghuvanshi and Baljit Singh Chandi. (UNI) |
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Inter-college Judo competitions postponed for July 7 Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 20: Inter-college competitions of the Kashmir University scheduled for June 26 and 27 have been postponed for July 7 and 8 at the same venue. This was stated by the Director, Physical Education, University of Kashmir in a handout issued here today. The competitions in the women section would be held on July 18 and 19 at Women College, M A Road here. For further details the participants can contact Physical Education Department, University campus, the handout added. |
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Gavaskar reappointed chairman of Cricket Committee-Playing LONDON, June 20: International Cricket Council has reappointed batting legend Sunil Gavaskar as chairman of its cricket committee - playing for another term. The executive board of ICC, at its three-day meeting which concluded here yesterday, also decided to give the next presidency of the world body to Pakistan. Pakistan is likely to put forward the nomination of Ehsan Mani, chairman of the ICC’s finance committee since 1997, as its candidate. "Gavaskar has been reappointed by the board today for one more term," ICC president Malcolm Gray announced last evening. The cricket committee - playing, headed by Gavaskar, considered the growing use of technology in the game and opined against utilising television replays to aid umpires in deciding no-balls and catches at least for another year. The executive board also affirmed the appointment of an eight-member elite panel of full-time professional international umpires and a panel of 25 full-time contracted match referees. The two panels will come into force from April next year, Gray said. ICC deplored the recent events at Edgbaston and Old Trafford where Pakistan fans had invaded the ground even before the matches against England had come to an end. "Ground security is primarily the concern of each home board but ICC has requested that all members supply a detailed report, covering local regulations in force at each of its international venues by end of next month," Gray said. (PTI) |
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Night Cricket Tourney Rimpy Club enters semi-finals Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 20: Rimpy Cricket Club thrashed Bobby Club by 62 runs to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing Night Cricket Tournament being organised by the New Generation Sports Club at RS Pura, 20 kilometers from here today. Earlier, Rimpy Club won the toss and decided to bat first. In the stipulated overs, Rimpy Club lost all the wickets for 89 runs, which in reply, Bobby Club could not chase and bowled out for mere 27 runs. From Rimpy Club, opener Harvinder, who gave a flying start to the innings, made 27 runs, but a dismal performance by other batsmen ended the innings below the hundred runs mark. From Bobby Club, Surinder took three wickets, while Raghu and Rishu shared two each. Batting second, Bobby Club started the innings with high hopes but were dashed by Anil Sharma, who claimed five wickets in three overs for Rimpy Club and shattered the opponent innings. Surinder, with eight runs in his account, was the highest scorer from Bobby Club. For his five wickets haul, Anil Sharma was declared as man of the match. |
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Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 20: The District Srinagar Carrom Championship organised by the district unit of the J&K Carrom Association concluded today at the New Bonvent School, Bul-Bul Lankar, Nowakadal, here. Finals were played on the concluding day today in all the five different age groups of boys and girls. The Secretary, State Sports Council, Sheikh Fazal Ahmed was the chief guest in the finals, who later distributed prizes to the winners. In his address, Sheikh Fazal assured the people of Down Town Srinagar of more and more sports events in the area. Earlier, Mr G S Bakshi, president, J&K Carrom Association gave a brief report of the various activities being conducted by the Association. The championship was sponsored by the J&K State Sports Council. At the end, Nazir Ahmed Wani, Principal, New Bonvent School thanked the Secretary, State Sports Council and other distinguished gathering and the participants. Finals were supervised by the Mudasir Khan, Fida Hussain, Muzamil, Ahmad-ul-Zaman, Gurdial Singh and Samiya Nabi under the supervision of G S Bakshi. The results: Boys: Muzaffar, Ist; Latif, 2nd, Altaf, 3rd and Ajaz finished fourth. Girls: Quanser, Ist; Syma, 2nd, Heena, 3rd and Masrat finished fourth. Non-student girls: Asifa Yousef, Ist; Thamina, 2nd, Syma Jan, 3rd and Neelofar, fourth. Sub-junior (Boys): Umar Rashid, Ist; Younis, 2nd; Yawar, 3rd and Aaqib, 4th. Sub-junior (Girls): Sumara, Ist; Saima, 2nd; Iqra, 3rd and Asiya finished fourth. |
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Ist Hot Weather Tamar
Cup Cricket Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 20: Challenger Cricket Club today defeated the winners of the recently held day-night cricket tournament—the Kulbushan Handa Cricket Club- by 33 runs and reached the quarter-finals of the Ist Hot Weather Tamar Cup Cricket Tournament being held at M A Stadium, here. Earlier, Challenger Club, batting first lost all the wickets for 149 runs in the allotted 30 overs, which Kulbushan Handa could not chase and the whole side was bowled out for 116 runs in the 26.2 overs. Sanjeev was the top scorer with 30 runs including three boundaries, while Gourav and Shafiq contributed 16 and 18 runs respectively. Extras added a hefty sum of 36 runs to the total. For KHCC, Shahid bowled well and emerged as the most successful bowler with four wickets in six overs, while Gagandeep, Anoop Magotra and Shafiq shared one each. In reply, KHCC batsmen could not understand the bowling tricks of Challenger Club and started losing wickets at regular intervals, thus ending the innings at 116 when 27th over was in progress. Ashwani was the top scorer from KHCC with 14 runs, while Shafiq and Gagandeep made 13 and 10 runs respectively. From Challenger Club it was a collective efforts of the bowlers, who maintained pressure on the KHCC right from the beginning. Amit took three wickets for 12 runs in 5.2 overs. Tilak, Ajay and Ravi shared two wickets each. Omkar Singh and Rohit Dogra were umpires, while Tejpaul Singh and Baldev Singh were scorers. Tomorrow’s fixture: Trikuta Cricket Club V/s RNCC. |
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CRPF Inter-Bn Hockey
Tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 20: Nikolas Shreng emerged star of the inaugural match with all the three goals scored by him for 41 Bn, who defeated 33 Bn in the final of the CRPF Inter-Battalion Hockey Tournament which began at Green Fields ground, here today. The two sides, which travelled all the way from district Doda to Jammu for the participation in the inter-battalion competitions, fought for every move till the final hooter was sounded. Earlier, at the end of the first half, 33 Bn, having full support of their Deputy Commandant sitting in the VIP enclosure, was leading by one goal. Prakash Chand had scored the first goal in the 24th minute. But, the lead was equalised by 41 Bn after the breather through Nikolas Shreng, who remained in the lime-light for his one man show. He scored all the three goals for his team with a good support extended by P Topno. Second goal from 33 Bn was scored by B Topno in 49th minute. Whileas Nikolas Shreng sounded the board in the 40th, 57th and 59th minutes of the match. Today’s match was officiated by Manjeet Singh and Jagjit Singh, while Dalbir Mehta was technical referee. Earlier, the tournament was declared open by the DIG, Doda, Mr S C Kukreja. In all, over 12 teams from as many Battalions are taking part in this tournament on league-cum-knock out basis. Prominent among those present in the inaugural function were Commandant of the host 21 Bn, A S Cheema and Commanding Officer, 33 Bn, Anil Mohan, besides Deputy Commandant 41 Bn, Yash Pal. Mr S K Sharma, Deputy Commandant, 21 Bn, is the organising secretary of the tournament. Tomorrow’s fixture: 136 Bn V/s 79 Bn at 7 am; 21 Bn V/s 8 Bn at 3 pm; 6 Bn V/s Group Centre, Bantalab at 5 pm. |
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