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India sweeps the COLOMBO, May 13: Led by Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran and Pallavi Shah, it was an all-India show at the ............more
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has to BANGALORE, May 13: Coach John Wright today said ace leg spinner Anil Kumble has to ‘fight’ to come back into .....more
Records of Azhar, Cronje and Malik may disappear LONDON, May 13: Cricket records of former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin, disgraced South African skipper....more India
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Excelsior Correspondent Leh, May 13: Too many wide balls, poor fielding and lost catches by Fateh gave away an easy victory to Tip Top team in the final of the second Kargil War Heroes Cup 2001cricket final at Leh Polo Ground today........more 2nd
Sher-e-Kashmir Cup Cricket Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Kishen Chand Cricket Club (KCCC) defeated the Kiwis by 87 runs in the opening match of the 2nd Sher-e-Kashmir Cup day-night Cricket Tournament which began at Green Field ground, here yesterday......more KCCC beats Vishal in Mulkh Raj Memorial Open final Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Brilliant fourth wicket partnership between Shashi and Surinder helped Kishen Chand Cricket Club (KCCC) beat Vishal Cricket Club in the final of the Ist Mulkh Raj Memorial Open Cricket Tournament at Parade ground, here today........more Two-day Jammu Judo Champ from May 16 Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Regional Jammu Coaching Centre (RJCC) is organising two-day Jammu Judo Championship on May 16-17 at Indoor halls of MA Stadium, here......more |
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India sweeps the medals in Asian Zonal Chess Champ COLOMBO, May 13: Led by Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran and Pallavi Shah, it was an all-India show at the Asian Zonal Chess World Championship qualifiers with the visitors making a clean sweep in the concluding round here today. Top-seed Sasikiran and Shah won the zonal champions titles and earned places in the World Championship cycle, thus making it a grand-double for India. After his penultimate tenth round victory over S S Ganguly yesterday that gave him the lead, there was no stopping Sasikiran (9 points) as he scored an easy victory in the final round over Srilankan Laxman Wijayasurya, who ended the tourney without opening his points tally. It was a Sicilian Grand Prix attack, wherein Sasikiran showed greater class in the middle game and outplayed Wijayasurya in 33 moves, thereby clinching the title. Bengal lad ganguly took the silver with an equally impressive victory over Bangladesh player Abu Safin Shakil. Quickly recovering from yesterday’s defeat, Ganguly showed no mercy as he slayed Abu’s Sicilian Dragon in 38 moves to finish on a high note. But for his aberration in the penultimate round, when he lost to Sasikiran, it has been an excellent show by the 18-year-old. In a fight for the bronze medal, GM Abhijit Kunte defeated veteran GM Dibyendu Barua in a Sicilian game lasting 54 moves. Holding the edge right through, after equalising comfortably, Kunte excelled in the rook and pawn endgame where his extra pawn clinched the game. (PTI) |
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Kumble has to ‘fight’ to be back in the team: John Wright BANGALORE, May 13: Coach John Wright today said ace leg spinner Anil Kumble has to ‘fight’ to come back into the Indian cricket team. Wright was talking to reporters here after the commencement of the six-day training camp, ahead of the hectic 51-day Zimbabwe tour, that began at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here today. Kumble who recently returned from Johannesburg after undergoing a surgery for his injured shoulder has been practicing in the camp, though he is not among the probables. Wright rated the physical fitness of the 26 probables attending the camp as "far better" compared to the previous camp. "It is a promising side. We have a good work ahead of us. The physical condition is better than the last one.", the Kiwi who had been entrusted with the task of shaping the Indian team said after guiding the probables on the opening day’s work-out. Wright said there was need to concentrate more on various aspects of the game and the members today went through the basics. "It is good that everyone has met each other and get to know well since their arrival yesterday here", he said. Asked about the selection of eight medium pacers, among the 26 Wright said, "we need them". And on the fitness of speedster, Javagal Srinath, he said that "he is as good as others". The probables went through a session of training in the National Cricket Academy gymnasium, adjacent to the stadium in the morning and later moved to the grounds for a strenous practice under the scorching sun. The probables who were divided into five to six member groups, were made to go through the basics and made to sweat for more time on fielding by the coach, who has been working with the team for the last nine months. Medium pacer Venkatesh Prasad, who had not been picked up for the camp, was also seen practicing along with Anil Kumble. Both the players said they would attend the camp on all days and would avail the training benefits. The selectors are expected to pick up a 15-member team for the Zimbabwe tour in Mumbai on May 17. The camp would deliberate on strength and weakness of the team, besides laying emphasis on physical fitness and improving the fielding standards. Strategies for ending the team’s losing streak abroad and overhauling the tail-enders batting are the other issues that would top the agenda. (PTI) |
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Records of Azhar, Cronje and Malik may disappear LONDON, May 13: Cricket records of former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin, disgraced South African skipper Hansie Cronje and former Pakistan captain Salim Malik, may be obliterated from the Wisden, the cricket lovers’ bible, if the recommendation of Sir Paul Condon is accepted. This is one of the twenty new rules for cricketers proposed by Sir Condon, currently heading the anti-corruption unit of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to help break the sport’s links with match-fixing. The former head of Scotland Yard, according to a report in the Sunday Times today, believes this ultimate sanction will help clean up the game. He submitted his preliminary report on match-fixing and betting scandal to Sir Griffith, chairman of the code of conduct recently. Other recommendations made in the report include making players sign forms agreeing that they will face prosecution if involved in match fixing, outlawing mobile phones from dressing rooms, anti-corruption training for young cricketers, higher pay and bigger prize money for players to remove the temptation of taking bribes. "My ambition is to make it so tough for the few bad guys still left that the risks are not worth it," Condon said. (PTI) |
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India record first win in Asian Junior Volleyball ISLAMABAD, May 13: After three consecutive losses against top rated teams in the Asian qualifying round World Cup Junior Volleyball Tournament, India registered their first win defeating Chinese Taipei in straight games here today. Powered by brilliant performances of captain Y Subba Rao, Sivabalan and Raghuveer Singh, India outclassed Taipei 25-18 25-17 25-22. While the Indian spikers packed more punch in their smashes, the blockers came up with an inspired performance effectively neutralising the Taipei attempts. Coach G E Sridharan said the team has played to its potential for the first time in four days. He, however, said it was too early to predict whether the team would come anywhere near qualifying for the World Cup finals to be played in Poland in August. "We have four more matches to go in the tournament against relatively easy teams," he said, adding that India still had an outside chance if they registered straight game victories against Pakistan, Australia, Japan and Kazakhstan. India plays the crunch match against Pakistan on May 16 after a two day rest. Pakistan, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat in the tournament losing to Iran in straight sets 19-25 17-25 22-25. But Pakistan, trained by a Bulgarian coach, won their matches against Australia and South Korea in style. The top three teams would qualify for the Junior World Cup finals. China has already made the grade on account of being Asian Champions. (PTI) |
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Excelsior Correspondent Leh, May 13: Too many wide balls, poor fielding and lost catches by Fateh gave away an easy victory to Tip Top team in the final of the second Kargil War Heroes Cup 2001cricket final at Leh Polo Ground today. In the emphatic six-wicket victory of Tip Top, the opener Tsewang Thinless scored the highest 50 runs followed by 42 runs by Phuntsog Chagzot who replaced opener Angchuk Kharpon when he was out at the score of seven runs. For Fateh team Salim scored the highest 46 runs. Tsewang Thinless was adjudged the Man of the Match for his half-century while other major contribution for TipTop came from bowler Rinchen Samba who took three wickets. After the prize distributions by Chief Guest Thupstan Chhewang amidst the roar of large spectators the triumphant Tip Top players marched around the market in cavalcade of vehicles led by Daman Music to celebrate the hard earned win over Fateh. Fateh looked lull after a couple catches dropped and empire not favoring some of the LBW appeals when the match had turned one-sided in favor of TipTop. It seemed that lady luck was not in favour of Fateh who let loose many wide balls, overthrows, dropped catches, which cost them about 60 extra runs in favour of Tip Top. After a good show by the opening pairs especially streak of runs in the form of singles, doubles, fours and even a six from bats of Thinles and Phuntsog the match had turned one-sided. Relatively, the second semi-final played between TipTop and Friends on Thursday was a close contest for the ecstasy of the spectators. Another semi-finalist was Smart team was the another semi-finalist of the tournament, began from April 16, participated by 27 teams. |
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2nd Sher-e-Kashmir
Cup Cricket Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Kishen Chand Cricket Club (KCCC) defeated the Kiwis by 87 runs in the opening match of the 2nd Sher-e-Kashmir Cup day-night Cricket Tournament which began at Green Field ground, here yesterday. Earlier, Kiwis won the toss and decided to field. Batting first, KCCC set a target of 189 runs in the allotted 20 overs for the loss of three wickets. Later, chasing a run rate of near 10 runs per over, Kiwis bowlers surrendered before the quick bowling of Samir and bowled out for 102 runs in the 18.5 overs. Raman mastermind the KCCC victory with his splendid knock of 80 runs off just 54 deliveries including 14 fours and one six. While, Shantu contributed valuable 49 off 34 balls including five fours and two sixes. Rajat and Dhruv added 21 and 12 runs respectively. From Kiwis, Nek and Rajinder were the only two successful bowlers, who claimed one wicket each. Batting second, Kiwis bowled out for 102 runs when 19th over was in progress. Neeraj (12), Billa (11) and Pushpinder (11) were the only batsmen, who scored in double figure. From KCCC, Samir created terror in the camp of Kiwis and clinched five wickets for 15 runs in five overs. Raman took two. For his all-round performance, Raman was declared as man of the match. Randhir and Tahir Munir were umpires in the this match, while Tejinder Pal Singh was scorer. The organising committee of the tournament included Dr Mustafa Kamal (chairman), Tariq Shah Veeri (president), Aftab Ahmed Ganai (vice-president), Mobeen (general secretary), Imran Ahmed Ganai (secretary), Tejinder Pal Singh (Manager) and Sabha (district president). Next match: Youth Cricket Club V/s Hanan Cricket Club. |
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KCCC beats Vishal in Mulkh Raj Memorial Open final Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Brilliant fourth wicket partnership between Shashi and Surinder helped Kishen Chand Cricket Club (KCCC) beat Vishal Cricket Club in the final of the Ist Mulkh Raj Memorial Open Cricket Tournament at Parade ground, here today. Both these batsmen together added 108 runs and brought the score to 143 for four. At one stage, KCCC was struggling at 35 for three. Shashi scored 58 with the help of nine fours, while Surinder contributed 56 runs hitting eight fours and one six helping KCCC to set a target of 179 runs for eight in 25 overs. In reply, Vishal Club could not attain the goal and bowled out for 117 in the 19 overs. Satwant took two wickets for Vishal, while David and Arun shared one each. Batting second, Vishal Club made a good start and were going well upto a total of 82 runs for four. But the remaining batsmen lost easy wickets ending the innings at 117 when 19th over was in progress. Vivek was the top scorer with 28 runs, while Dheeraj and Rajesh Gill contributed 23 and 13 runs respectively. Surinder, who took one wicket and scored 56 runs bagged man of the match award. Surinder was declared as best batsman, while Rajinder was adjudged as best bowler of the Open tournament. Later, Administrator, Jammu Municipality, Mr Pawan Kotwal, who was chief guest in the prize distribution function, gave away winners and runners-up trophies to the today’s finalists and the finalists of the Veteran tournament held under the same banner. In the veterans final, Vishal Cricket Club had defeated Eleven Star by 13 runs on May 8. |
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Two-day Jammu Judo Champ from May 16 Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Regional Jammu Coaching Centre (RJCC) is organising two-day Jammu Judo Championship on May 16-17 at Indoor halls of MA Stadium, here. Entries for the participation, in different groups of Sub-junior, Junior and Senior, can be submitted to Romey at the coaching centre. Weighing of the players will be held on May 16 at 9.30 am, said the organisers. The tournament is being sponsored by Kalika Travels and J&K Players Forum. |
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