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| India face daunting task BLOEMFONTEIN (South Africa), Nov 5: India were facing an uphill task in the first cricket test match after South Africa piled on a huge 563 runs in their first innings to take a commanding 184 run lead on the third day here today.....more
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa, Nov 5: Javagal Srinath claimed his 200th test wicket as India’s bowlers fought back on the third day of the first test against South Africa today. .......more Akriti
Gupta shines in Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 5: Akriti Gupta claimed first positions in both 20 meters and 30 meters events in the Jammu District Archery Championship.....more Paes-Bhupathi
call for PARIS, Nov 5: French Open champions Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi have called for the cancelled World Doubles.....more |
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Ramandeep disapproves frequent changes of IHF coaches *Luck matters more than the capability and strength of a team By Sanjeev Sharma JAMMU, Oct 5: Former India captain and Asian gold medalist Ramandeep Singh has disapproved the India Hockey Federation’s (IHF) policy of frequent change in the coaches of the national team....more Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 5: Reigning State champion Maninder Singh and Vishal Ghai today sailed into the semi-finals of the Men’s singles, while....more KNCC(A)
enters semis of Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 5: The KNCC(A) sailed into the semi-finals of the ongoing DySP Gulbadhan Singh Memorial Cricket Tournament.....more Inter-school
athletic meet Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 5: Inter-school competitions of Jammu district in girls section, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, concluded at the M A Stadium.....more |
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BLOEMFONTEIN (South Africa), Nov 5: India were facing an uphill task in the first cricket test match after South Africa piled on a huge 563 runs in their first innings to take a commanding 184 run lead on the third day here today. By the end of stumps, India had wiped out 96 of those runs with Shiv Sunder Das making an attractive unbeaten 54 on his 24th birthday. The Indians however had lost the vital wicket of Rahul Dravid who once again failed to deliver as an opener. But the day belonged to the South Africans who, helped by a brilliant century from Lance Klusener, went on to post their highest total against India. Klusener, who was the innings top-scorer with 108 runs, and wicketkeeper batsman Mark Boucher frustrated the Indians for close to two hours in a 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket after after the visitors had made deep inroads into their batting order by taking three important wickets in the morning session. Two of those wickets came off successive deliveries from Javagal Srinath who completed his 200 wickets in test cricket on way to a five wicket haul. Leg-spinner Anil Kumble took three wickets while left-arm seamer Ashish Nehra scalped two as the Indians put up a much more disciplined bowling performance today. India started positively in their second innings with the first over fetching them 12 runs. The first ball from Shaun Pollock was run down to fine leg boundary by Dravid to take three runs. Das then struck two successive fours, the first going just over a jumping wicketkeeper while the second being an exquisite cover-drive. But the Indians could not sustain the momentum. Dravid, looking quite good and scoring fluently, was unable to last long and was caught at gully by Gary Kirsten in Pollock’s fourth over. Dravid made just 11. New man V V S Laxman was tentative and survived some anxious moments against Pollock who tested him with a flurry of good-length deliveries outside the off-stump. Cramped for room, Laxman was unable to execute his trademark cuts and pulls and was clearly in trouble as some of the balls missed the edge of his bat by a whisker. Das, at the other end, played some beautiful cuts and drives, picking up four boundaries through the point and cover region. He chose Makahaya Ntini for special treatment hitting him for four fours, three of them in one over. Das was tested by two nasty bouncers in the 24th over by Mornantu Hayward but the diminutive opener from Orissa remained unperturbed and answered with an elegant on-drive that went crashing to the long-on ropes. That was his 11th four and brought up his half-century in style. Laxman too settled down to play some good shots but he was far from convincing in his unbeaten 25. Earlier, the Indians, who had picked up three wickets in the morning session to stage a fightback, were once again pushed on to the backfoot by a 121-run seventh wicket stand between Klusener and Boucher. The visitors had a good start to the day when they dried out the runs for overnight batsman Jacques Kallis and Boeta Dippenaar who came to play today after Neil McKenzie was out to the last ball yesterday. The first three overs did not produce any run and Dippenaar had to wait for 26 balls to open his account. The first runs of the day, a streaky shot through the slip fielders fetched three runs and brought up the half-century of Kallis who was on 49 yesterday. Kumble and Zaheer, who opened the bowling today, maintained an excellent line and length and cramped the batsmen for room. India took the new ball after the 95th over and Srinath and Nehra used it to good effect. In the 98th over, Nehra produced the breakthrough. The Delhi seamer, who was generating a good amount of swing, induced an outside edge off the bat of Kallis which flew to second slip where Laxman took a fine catch. Kallis made 68 with the help of ten boundaries and South Africa lost their fourth wicket at 359. Srinath then dismissed Dippenaar and Pollock off successive balls when South Africa were within two runs of the Indian total. SCOREBOARD India 1st innings: 379 South Africa 1st innings H Gibbs c Khan b Srinath 107 G Kirsten b Kumble 73 J Kallis c Laxman b Nehra 68 N McKenzie lbw b Kumble 68 H Dippenaar b Srinath 20 L Klusener c and b Kumble 108 S Pollock c Das b Srinath 0 M Boucher c Dravid b Srinath 47 N Boje c Dasgupta b Nehra 6 M Ntini c Dasgupta b Srinath 23 N Hayward not out 0 Extras (b-7, lb-11, nb-16, w-4, pr-5) 43 Total (all out, 143 overs) 563 Falls of wickets: 1-189, 2-197, 3-327, 4-359, 5-377, 6-377, 7-498, 8-517, 9-548. Bowling: Srinath 33-6-140-5, Nehra 22-3-121-2, Zaheer Khan 26-7-98-0, Kumble 50-12-132-3, Tendulkar 7-0-27-0, Sehwag 5-0-22-0. India, 2nd innings: R Dravid c Kirsten b Pollock 11 S S Das batting 54 V V S Laxman batting 25 Extras (lb-4, nb-2) 6 Total (for 1 wkt, 27 overs) 96 Fall of wickets: 1-29. Bowling: Pollock 7-5-16-1, Hayward 9-3-36-0, Kallis 7-2-12-0, Ntini 4-0-28-0. (PTI) |
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BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa, Nov 5: Javagal Srinath claimed his 200th test wicket as India’s bowlers fought back on the third day of the first test against South Africa today. Resuming on 327 for three in their first innings, South Africa had reached 419 for six wickets at lunch, a lead of 40 runs. Lance Klusener was 29 not out and wicketkeeper Mark Boucher undefeated on 19. Srinath, playing in his 54th test, struck with two wickets in two balls in his first spell with the second new ball. Boeta Dippenaar (20) was his 199th victim, clean bowled by a magnificent delivery which just straightened enough to beat the bat and remove his off stump. South African captain Shaun Pollock followed immediately, Srinath forcing the batsman on to the back foot with a sharp delivery which took the inside edge before looping off Pollock’s thigh to Shiv Sunder Das at short leg. Srinath acknowledged the landmark with a wave to the Indian players’ balcony as he was congratulated by his team mates. The hat-trick delivery was comfortably dealt with by boucher, who drove a half volley into the covers. Jacques Kallis reached his 17th test half-century in the third over of the morning, chopping Zaheer Khan to third man for three. He had progressed to 68 when he edged Ashish Nehra to VVS Laxman at second slip. His innings lasted three and half hours during which he faced 138 balls and struck ten fours. Kallis also extended his world record for time between dismissals in tests to 1241 minutes - nearly 21 hours. The last time he was dismissed before Nehra’s strike was in the second innings of the fifth test against the West Indies in Jamaica in April this year. (REUTERS) |
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Gupta shines in Jammu Distt Archery Championship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 5: Akriti Gupta claimed first positions in both 20 meters and 30 meters events in the Jammu District Archery Championship which was organised by the Archery Association of Jammu and Kashmir at Delhi Public School premises, here. In the 20 meters final, Akriti Gupta bagged the first position, while Geetanjali Khullar and Roohi Arora remained a number two and three position respectively. Akriti, who also topped in the 30 meters event, left behind Rachna and Sugandha for second and third positions respectively. Later, in the prize distribution function, Principal, DPS Jammu, Ashok Kumar Pandey was the chief guest who gave away winners and runners-up trophies. In all, 20 boys and girls participated in this championship. |
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Paes-Bhupathi
call for doubles championship PARIS, Nov 5: French Open champions Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi have called for the cancelled World Doubles Championship to be rescheduled for January in Bangalore. The event, which had been planned for November 7 to 11 in the Southern Indian city, was called off because of security concerns surrounding the current conflict in nearby Afghanistan. But the Indian duo insist that the event can be held quite safely at the same venue in the new year. "It really is a touchy subject right now," said Bhupathi. "When the United States was attacked in September, a lot of things were cancelled and everyone was freaking out. "But a lot of events have been reinstated. For example, the England cricket tour of India is still going ahead. "The organisers want the doubles championship to go ahead, the players certainly want it to take place. January 28 has been put forward as a possible date, but the ATP aren’t too keen.’’ "But we are hopeful that something can be worked out," added Bhupathi after he and Paes had reached the final of the Paris Masters here yesterday where they were beaten 3-6 6-4 6-3 by Ellis Ferreira and Rick Leach. The year-end doubles finale was to be held at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association Tennis Centre in Bangalore where huge crowds were expected to support Paes and Bhupathi who were runners-up last year. This year has been a successful comeback season for the pair, known as the Indian express, with titles won at the French Open and at the masters event in Cincinnati -performances that have seen the duo rise to number four in the world. When they beat the Czech pair of Petr Pala and Pavel Vizner 7-6 6-3 in the French Open final at Roland Garros in the summer, it marked an incredible turnaround in their fortunes and their relationship - they had a much publicised falling out in 2000 and decided to go their separate ways. "It was not that difficult getting back together again," said Bhupathi. "There was always that chemistry there. "We have had a good year, not a great year. This season was about getting back into the top rankings and, hopefully, we can shoot for the number one spot in 2002." If their past record is anything to go by, they will be a pair to be feared. However, their decision to rekindle their partnership seems to be paying off. (AFP) |
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Ramandeep disapproves
frequent changes of IHF coaches By Sanjeev Sharma JAMMU, Oct 5: Former India captain and Asian gold medalist Ramandeep Singh has disapproved the India Hockey Federation’s (IHF) policy of frequent change in the coaches of the national team. Such frequent changes directly affect the performance and consistency of the players resulting into the team’s poor show in the international competitions, Ramandeep said while talking to this correspondent. "No doubt we have a number of good coaches in India, yet the need of an hour that IHF should have faith on them. The frequent change in the coach effects the performance of the team", pointed out Ramandeep adding that a coach should stay their for some time. Ramandeep, who was captain of the Indian team , could not go through to the final due to sheer hard luck. That affected the career of this Punjab lad, who was immediately after the arrival of the team in India, dropped from the team. Unhappy over the decision of the higher-ups, polite Punjabi speaking Ramandeep says, "it was one of the reasons for my remaining away from the Indian team after the World Cup Hockey Championship in Sydney, while the main reason was my marriage which took place soon after the World Cup." However, with the World Cup title to juniors credit, Ramandeep feels that it will prove to be a confidence building measure for the senior team. "The presence of a number of these junior players already in the senior team will certainly improve the performance in the times to come", he said. However, he was of the opinion that luck matters more than hardwork. Justifying , Ramandeep said, "bad luck always haunts us. In the World Cup we were about to go through to the semi-finals, but lost in the way, whereas in the Junior World Cup, our boys had narrow escape in the initial stages, but they finished with the World Cup title". Commenting on the Supreme Court verdict that out of way promotions given to the officers be seized, Ramandeep said, "It will down the morale of the players, who have got the promotion after excelling at the international level. The verdict will directly affect the hockey vizards like Pragat Singh, Baljeet Singh Dhillon and my self", he commented. Ramandeep Singh presently in Punjab Police team which has entered the semifinal of the ongoing 50th All India Police Hockey Championship being played at Jammu. |
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Jammu Distt Table
Tennis Championship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 5: Reigning State champion Maninder Singh and Vishal Ghai today sailed into the semi-finals of the Men’s singles, while Vikramjeet Singh and Shivam Soni lifted the Cadets and Sub-junior boys titles respectively in the ongoing Jammu District Table Tennis Championship being played at Indoor halls of M A Stadium, here. Senior peddler and top seed Maninder managed an easy straight sets win in the first quarter-final which he played against young Aditya Kanwal. As the match proceeded toward its end, Aditya improved his game, but it was too late to resist as Maninder had already won two sets with a comfortable margin. Aditya, who played a couple of powerful shots in the third set, could only able to raise the score to eight points in the 11 points game. The score: 11-6, 11-7, 11-8. In the second quarter-final, Vishal Ghai down fighting Nitin Kesar 3-1. Earlier, first set went in favour of Vishal, who later could not hold the second one and surrendered to the fight back by Nitin. However, experienced Vishal overpowered Nitin in the remaining two sets making it a 3-1 win. The score: 11-7, 8-11, 11-9, 11-9. Meanwhile, in the Cadet boys final, Vikramjeet Singh defeated Shivam Soni in straight easy sets to claim the title. The score: 11-3, 11-3, 11-2. Earlier, in the semi-finals, Shivam Soni beat Swayam Gupta 10-12, 11-9, 11-9, 11-9 and Vikramjeet Singh beat Abhimanyu Jamwal 11-7, 3-11, 11-3, 11-2. In the quarter-finals, Arjun Anand beat Vikramjeet Singh 4-11, 11-7, 7-11, 11-8, 11-8; Abhimanyu Jamwal beat Kanav Sharma 11-5, 11-3, 11-9; Shivam Soni beat Anant Aditya 12-10, 11-7, 11-3; Swayam Gupta beat Aditya Pardeep 11-6, 10-12, 11-2, 11-7. Shivam Soni emerged victorious in the Sub-junior boys final beating Anant Aditya 11-7, 11-7, 11-6. In the semi-finals, Anant Aditya beat Abhimanyu Jamwal in a well contested match which was stretched to complete five sets. The final score: 11-9, 9-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-6. In the second semi-final, Shivam Soni outplayed Arjun Anand 8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 12-10. |
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KNCC(A) enters semis of DySP Gulbadhan Cricket Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 5: The KNCC(A) sailed into the semi-finals of the ongoing DySP Gulbadhan Singh Memorial Cricket Tournament beating Shivalik Cricket Club by three wickets in the first quarter-final which played at BJD grounds, Paloura, here. Earlier, elected to bat first after winning the toss, Shivalik made 132 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 15 overs, which in reply, KNCC(A) chased in 11.5 overs for the loss of seven wickets. Narotam made highest 51 runs off just 18 ball hitting six sixes and two fours, while Twinkle and Sonu contributed 10 runs each to the total. Extras added 30 runs. From KNCC(A), Pawan was the most economical bowler, who gave away just eight runs to claim two wickets, while Shiva bagged three. Manu and Ranga shared one wicket each in their spell of three overs each. Batting second, KNCC(A) made 134 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 11.5 overs. Atul and Pawan were the top scorers with 33 runs each, while Shivi and Ranga contributed 18 and 13 runs respectively. From Shivalik, Sandi and Jeeta shared two wickets each, while Narotam and Kuldeep bagged one each. Pawan, who took two wickets and made 33 runs for the winners, was declared as man of the match. Next match: KNCC (Sr) V/s MAM Club. |
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Inter-school athletic meet in girls section ends Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 5: Inter-school competitions of Jammu district in girls section, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, concluded at the M A Stadium. The final results Under-19 year Girls 5000 meters: Monica Thapa of HSS Smailpur, Ist; Surjeet Kour of HS Kotli Shahdulla, 2nd and Meenu Gandotra of HSS Shastri Nagar, third. Javeline Throw: Bhavneet Kour of HSS Shastri Nagar, Ist; Priyanka of HSS Canal Road, 2nd and Gagandeep Kour of GHPS Nanak Nagar, third. Short-Put: Pooja Khajuria of HS Akhnoor, Ist; Bhavneet Kour of HSS Shastri Nagar, 2nd and Tavish Qureshi of MHAC Nagbani, third. 100 meters: Neetu Devi of HSS Akhnoor, Ist; Jyoti Devi of HSS Bishnah, 2nd and Reeta Katal of HSS Smailpur, third. High-jump: Jyoti of HS Bishnah, Ist; Tabish of MHAC Nagbani, 2nd and Rasmeet of HSS Shastri Nagar, third. 200 meters: Neelu Devi of HSS Akhnoor, Ist; Chandani of HS Bahu Fort, 2nd and Ekta Kumari of HS Kotli Shah Dulla, third. Under-17 year Girls Javeline Throw: Sheveta Zutshi of MHAC Nagbani, ist; Usha Katal of HSS Smailpur, 2nd and Rajni Devi of HSS Shastri Nagar, third. Short-Put: Rasmeet Kour of GHPS Nanak Nagar, Ist; Shaveta Zutshi of MHAC Nagbani, 2nd and Savita Katal of HSS Smailpur, third. 100 meters race: Asha Devi of MS Bhandrore, Ist; Shina Jain of MHAC Nagbani, 2nd and Rena Shetry of HS Bhau Fort, third. High-jump: Shashu of HS Muthi, Ist; Reeta of MS Bhadrore, 2nd and Savita of HSS Smailpur, third. 200 meters race: Asha Devi of MS Bhandrore, Ist; Sheena Jain of MHAC Nagbani, 2nd and Gagandeep Kour of HS Bhore Camp, third. Under-14 year Girls 600 meters race: Shuker Bibi of MS Bahu Fort, Ist and Varsha Bharti of Army School, Kaluchak, remained at number two position. Short-put: Pooja of MS Kotli Shah Dulla, Ist; Deepika Gupta of DBN, Jammu, 2nd and Gurmeet Kour of Army School, Kaluchak, third. 100 meters race: Kamaljeet Kour of HS Bhore Camp, Ist; Payal of MS Gorta, 2nd and Monika of HS Bahu Fort, third. High Jump: Reenu Devi of MS Gharota, Ist; Sukhmeet of Army School, Kaluchak, 2nd and Sheetal of HS Nowabad, third. 200 meters race: Kamaljeet Kour of HS Bhore Camp, Ist; Zareena Bibi of MS Barui, 2nd and Sukhmeet Kour of Army School, Kaluchak, third. Meanwhile, in the boys section, the competitions will start from tomorrow in all the three age groups. |
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