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Series not about just 2 players, says Tendulkar BRISBANE, Nov 24: The Indian cricket team arrived here ...more Thailand storms into semifinals of Asia Cup NEW DELHI, Nov 24: Thailand today stormed into the . ...more Donald, Atherton set JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24: One of cricket’s greatest rivalries ...more Uzbekistan continues winning spree ABU DHABI, Nov 24: Favourites Uzbekistan continued ...more 12th Junior
National Tug of War Champ ends Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Breaking all speculations, the f..more |
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Cricket Tournament Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Nov 24: Vivekanand house defeated Nehru house by 57 runs in the Inter-house Cricket Tournament of the Degree College, Udhampur, the final of which played in the college grounds, here today......more Raghav wins class-D title in South India Golf meet Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Ten-year old Raghav Wahi has won class ‘D’ title in South ..more Sheikh-Ul-Alam Club Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 24: Sheikh-Ul-Alam Club, Narwara defeated Mind Blowing...more Open Squash
Championship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Arshad Khan down fighting Karunesh Arora in straight ...more |
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Series not about just 2 players, says Tendulkar BRISBANE, Nov 24: The Indian cricket team arrived here today on a 76-day tour of Australia amid expectations of renewed confrontation between captain andSachin Tendulkar Aussie spin wizard Shane Warne. The Indian captain, however, put the tour in perspective, saying the series is not just about two players. There are other good bowlers in the Australian side besides Shane as there are other batsmen in the Indian team besides me, Tendulkar told reporters. The star batsman, in his second stint as captain, said there are other things in my head (than Warne) as I am sure there must be other things in his mind. The Indians arrived by a Malaysian Airlines flight after a six-hour stopover in Kuala Lumpur. Tendulkar said his back was okay but added there is a larger responsibility on me than solely my batting. Looking forward to the tour engagements, which include three test matches and a triangular one-day series also involving Pakistan, coach Kapil Dev said I have no doubt, if the boys play to their potential, we will be a threat. We have a fair bit of talent and I expect batsmen like Saurav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar to do well since they are strokemakers and these are wickets where the ball comes on to the bat, Kapil said. Both Tendulkar and his coach were all praise for Australia’s latest sensation, new test wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist, who hit an unbeaten 149, and with centurion Justin Langer took Australia to a record win against Pakistan in the deciding second game at Hobart. He appears a very wristy player.... For an Australian to be so is intersting. Such players can vary the pace and placement of their shots. I think he would be a success even on spinners’ tracks back in the sub-continent, Kapil said. Saying that Gilchrist packed a fair bit of punch in his shots, and also places them well, Tendulkar hoped the Aussie would not prove a problem for the Indian bowlers. The team got down to a net session at the Gabba cricket ground to get a feel of the conditions for what promises to be a long and exhausting tour. It begins with a 4-day game here against Queensland starting on Friday. Meanwhile, shrewd Australian captain Steve Waugh, on top after the extraordinary series win in Hobart - his first at home as captain - has his opponents sized up. Waugh doubts the Indians’ ability to be at the peak of their game for six hours at a stretch and realises he only needs to go through the top order to dismiss the rest. The Australians, who do their homework well, know that Anil Kumble must be played down the ground in the ‘V’, as there is no point in risking too many cross-bat shots against the leg-spinner who comes on to the bat and gives little away. The Indians will need much more than skill, as Pakistan have learned, to tackle the pragmatic Australians on their home turf. (PTI) |
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Thailand storms into semifinals of Asia Cup NEW DELHI, Nov 24: Thailand today stormed into the semifinals of the 84,000-dollar Asia Cup Tennis Tournament, blanking out Korea 2-0 in the inaugural encounter. In the first encounter of the day, Thai Pisuth-Arnonth Ekkarin defeated Lee Seung Hun of Korea 6-3, 7-6(11-9). After taking the first set without much difficulty, the Thai won a closely-fought encounter in the second, coming through in one hour 45 minutes. In the second singles, Thai number one Narathorne Srichapan defeated Baek Seung Bok of Korea 7-5, 6-2 to take his country to the last four stage. Srichapan, who dominated the match and served well, won the encounter in one hour, 12 minutes. (UNI) |
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Donald, Atherton set to renew rivalry JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24: One of cricket’s greatest rivalries will resume tomorrow when South Africa attempt to extend their winning streak to four in a row in the first test against England at the wanderers. At the heart of the confrontation will be the battle between England opener Mike Atherton and South African paceman Allan Donald, who many believe hold the key to outcome of the five match series. It was at the wanderers in the 1995/96 season that Atherton won the first round of a four-year battle with Donald as he scored an unbeaten 185 to help England save the second test. Although South Africa went on to win the five match series 1-0, Atherton remained South Africa’s achilles heel. During the fourth test of the 1998 series in England, Atherton and Mark Butcher saw off one of the best spells of fast bowling ever seen from Donald to help England win the match. England went on to take the final test and the series 2-1. Atherton and Donald admitted this week that they were relishing the opportunity to renew their on-the-field battles but maintained that they were still friends off the field. "That’s what it’s all about," Donald said. "Out on the field we play it hard but I don’t see why we shouldn’t be able to have a chat and a beer afterwards." The expected battle looked in doubt earlier this week when Donald arrived in Johannesburg suffering from a side strain. Flying colours But yesterday, he was put through his paces by coach Graham Ford and passed a fitness test with flying colours. "Daai Engelse Gaan Kak (those Englishmen are going to suffer)," Donald quipped after the session. Donald will be up against an in-form Atherton, who has scored at least 80 in every one of the three first class matches England have played on the tour. "Yes, I’m happy with my form but it’s important to know that tomorrow, everything moves up a gear," Atherton said. "We’re playing in one of the most intimidating grounds in South Africa and, unlike our other games, they’ll be plenty of people watching." England have named three debutants in a squad of 12 with all-rounder Gavin Hamilton likely to force left arm spinner Phil Tufnell into carrying the drinks. Hamilton also adds some more substance to a batting line-up that Atherton aside, has looked vulnerable. Yorkshire’s Michael Vaughan and Sussex’s Chris Adams will also make their debuts. South Africa named a squad of 13 at the weekend with the experienced opening pairing of Gary Kirsten and Herschelle Gibbs called in to replace Adam Bacher and Boeta Dippenaar who played in the team that beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in a home and away test series two weeks ago. (REUTERS) |
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Uzbekistan continues winning spree ABU DHABI, Nov 24: Favourites Uzbekistan continued their winning spree, thrashing Sri Lanka 6-0 and fancied United Arab Emirates got the better of Bangladesh 3-0 in the Asia Cup group three qualifiers at the Al Ain Stadium here last night. India, who went down 1-3 to UAE on Sunday, will take on Uzbekistan in their second match tonight. In their match against Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan shot into the lead in the third minute when striker Irismetov seized on Bazarov Bavshan’s weak header to put his side one up. Two goals from Shirshov Nikolay and one from mid-fielder Davletov Fevzi saw them taking a virtually unassailabale lead of 4-0. After the breather, Uzbekistan, dazzling the crowd with excellent football, saw Sri Lankan goalkeeper Mohed Illyas dash recklessly out of his area to chase a loose ball in the 49th minute. This provided a good chance to Nikolay to score his team’s fifth goal. The sixth goal was scored by Bazarov Bavshan in the dying moments of the game even as Sri Lanka failed to create any opportuntiy for reducing the margin of their defeat. (UNI) |
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Raghav wins class-D title in South India Golf meet Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Ten-year old Raghav Wahi has won class ‘D’ title in South India Junior and Sub-junior Gold meet which held at Bangalore, recently. Earlier, Raghav, a promising Golfer from Jammu had won third prize in Junior and Sub-junior Northern India Golf Championship held at Chandigarh, recently. Raghav, at such a young age has mastered the skill from his father, who is an ace Golfer and member of BSF Golf Club. Raghav is also a member of the BSF Golf Club. All the members of BSF Golf Club, BSF officers and all other ranks wish Raghav a grand success in the future, a handout issued here said. |
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Sheikh-Ul-Alam Club wins football tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 24: Sheikh-Ul-Alam Club, Narwara defeated Mind Blowing Club via tie breaker 4-2 in the final of the football tournament organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports in collaboration with K-2 Sports Club, Narwara at Idd Gah, here today. Mr P C Kotwal, Divisional Youth Services and Sports Officer, Kashmir distributed prizes among the winners and runners up teams. Mr Gulshan Ara, District Youth Services and Sports Officer presided over the function and Mr G M Wani was technical advisor of the tournament. In all, 17 teams from local clubs of the district took part. |
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Open Squash
Championship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: Arshad Khan down fighting Karunesh Arora in straight games this evening to enter the final of the ongoing Open Squash Championship being played at Jammu Club, here. Experienced Arshad faced resistance in the first game as new comer Karunesh received his power packed shots well. Karunesh was playing his natural game using drops most of the time to get points but, Arshad had an upper hand the won the game 9.3. In the second game, Karunesh was looking tired and was unable to defend the speedy shots of Arshad. He could get mere a point in this game which ended at 9-1. However, after a short break, Karunesh fought back in the third game, but lack of stamina again came his way and Arshad taking full advantage of opponent’s weak point made force full shots to take away game 9-3. Straight sets win over Karunesh will go a long way in boosting the moral or Arshad who is one of the main contender for the winners trophy in this championship. The second semi-final will be played on November 26 after a day’s gap between Dinesh Chopra and Krishan Sharma at 5.30 pm. The championship is being sponsored by Chowdhary Builders in coordination with Jammu Club, here. |
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