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| Dravid wants to keep the momentum going HOBART, Dec 17: After his batting heroics gave India a historic victory in the second cricket Test, Rahul Dravid today send more shivers down the Australian spine, saying the team was determined to keep the "intensity and momentum" going in the next two..............more New Pak
cricket chief LAHORE, Dec 17: Pakistan’s new cricket chief today vowed to forge peace with rivals India by reviving cricketing ties that will bring the two teams face to face early next year.........more Prabhakar
says Ajay NEW DELHI, Dec 17: Former cricketer Manoj Prabhakar, who opened the lid on the match fixing racket in cricket, today said crickter Ajay Sharma had introduced him to John alias Mukesh Gupta alias MC...............more India-Pak
veteran NEW DELHI, Dec 17: The first tie of the three-match NTPC Indo-Pak Goodwill cricket series between veteran players will be played at Jalandhar on Friday...............more |
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JKCA to ensure discipline among cricketers Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has decided to initiate strict measures to ensure discipline among the State cricketers.......more All India
open mobike Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Jammu and Kashmir Motor Sports Association (JKMSA) is hosting All India Open Mobike Dirt Track Race, dedicated to late Balki Ram.............more Shastri
School Judokas Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Judo players of Shastri Memorial School have proved that they have the strength to beat any opponent......more Sumit
Grover Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Young Sumit Grover has maintained his position at the top winning his fourth consecutive match in the ongoing.....more |
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Arnia Clubs win opening matches in Volleyball...... Maintenance, SWAC win respective ties in Air Force Hockey..... |
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Dravid wants to keep the momentum going HOBART, Dec 17: After his batting heroics gave India a historic victory in the second cricket Test, Rahul Dravid today send more shivers down the Australian spine, saying the team was determined to keep the "intensity and momentum" going in the next two games. Dravid produced a career-best knock of 233 and 72 not out in Adelaide to shape India’s first victory on Australian soil after 22 years but has kept the celebrations aside to concentrate on the job at hand. "It was a great victory for us. As a team, we want to keep the momentum going, keep the intensity up for the remaining matches," Dravid told reporters as he arrived here with the rest of the team for the three-day match against Australia `A’ beginning on Friday. "We had a bit of celebration with the boys. It was a nice evening and good for the team," Dravid said, looking composed but weary after his exertions in the second Test. "But we should not take the foot out of the pedal. When you are representing your country, you have to give your best all the time," he said. Dravid, who batted close to 14 hours in two innings in Adelaide, said the effort was worth it as it had made millions of countrymen happy. "We have all spoken to our family and friends. We are happy that we have made a lot of people happy back home." Dravid said rather than feel weighed down by alien conditions, the present bunch of players are able to focus harder because they are "cacooned away from the familiar conditions back home". "We are all used to touring. You are away on a tour, you are in a team environment and cacooned away from what is happening (back home). Sometimes it is a good thing because it keeps the focus on the job at hand." The coming three-day tie against Australia ‘A’ will be used to prepare for the third Test beginning in Melbourne from December 26, Dravid said, adding that the Indians would not be complacent after the victory. "We are trying a few things and trying different combinations. Side games are usually more relaxing but it does not mean we would take the foot out of the pedal". The Indians hopped two fights to reach the capital city of Tasmania, only to be greeted by chilly winds and slight drizzle in this tourist city of mountains and rugged wilderness. Harbhajan Singh and physio Andrew Leipus went to Melbourne where they are due to meet Greg Hoy, doctor of Shane Warne, to get an opinion on the off-spinner’s injured bowling hand. The team will have a quiet celebratory dinner tonight, Dravid said, reiterating the team’s commitment to stay focused in the series. (PTI) |
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Pak cricket chief vows to use game LAHORE, Dec 17: Pakistan’s new cricket chief today vowed to forge peace with rivals India by reviving cricketing ties that will bring the two teams face to face early next year. "Cricket can act as a bridge between Pakistan and India," new Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan said in his first press conference. Khan, 69, a former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador, took over as country’s cricket chief last week after the incumbent chairman Tauqir Zia resigned citing personal reasons. "Indian premier Atal Behari Vajpayee visited Pakistan after we formed the bridge with our cricket teams tour in 1998," said khan who served as manager on Pakistan teams last tour to India in 1998-1999. "Had there been any incident on that tour I suppose the Indian premier would not have toured Pakistan." "We are happy that India has accepted our offer to tour and we welcome them and hope that with their tour the traditional (cricket) rivalry would grow," said Khan, who is about to publish a book mainly about 1998-1999 India tour titled "cricket - a bridge of peace." Indian Government cleared its teams tour to Pakistan for February-March next year as a confidence building measure announced in New Delhi two months ago. The cricket ties between the countries were broken after New Delhi refused to allow any bilateral cricket following an attack on its Parliament in December 2001 which India blamed on Pakistan-based militants. (AFP) |
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Prabhakar says Ajay introduced him to John NEW DELHI, Dec 17: Former cricketer Manoj Prabhakar, who opened the lid on the match fixing racket in cricket, today said crickter Ajay Sharma had introduced him to John alias Mukesh Gupta alias MC. While testifying in the match-fixing case before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravinder Dudeja, Prabhakar said "I know the man. He had introduced himself as John to me." The prosecution said that Mukesh Gupta was allegedly running some betting racket and had fixed some cricket matches. (UNI) |
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India-Pak veteran series from Friday NEW DELHI, Dec 17: The first tie of the three-match NTPC Indo-Pak Goodwill cricket series between veteran players will be played at Jalandhar on Friday. The one-day series, to be held after a gap of 12 years, will help in improving relations between the two countries, president of board for veteran cricket in India Chetan Chauhan told reporters here today. Chauhan said the cricket series between the veterans of the two countries would also provide an ideal platform for India’s tour to Pakistan, slated to take place early next year. The Pakistan team will be led by Majid Khan, while former wicketkeeper and at present selection committee chairman Syed Kirmani will lead the Indian veterans. The first one-dayer will be played at Jalandhar on December 19 followed by matches in Delhi (Dec 21) and Agra (Dec 24). Teams: India: Syed Kirmani, Kiran More, Praveen Amre, Chetan Chauhan, L Shivramakrishnan, Surender Khanna, Maninder Singh, Chetan Sharma, Yashpal Sharma, Vivek Razdan, Gursharan Singh, Atul Wasan and Bhaskar Pillay. Pakistan: Majid Khan, Sadiq Muhammad, Tasleem Arif, Azmat Rana, Aamir Malik, Mansoor Elahi, Mansoor Akhtar, Mehmood Rasheed, Ali Zia, Mohsin Kamal, Ijaz Ahmed, Ashraf Ali, Syed Tahir Shah, Saadat Ali and S Shafqat Rana. (UNI) |
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JKCA to ensure discipline among cricketers Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has decided to initiate strict measures to ensure discipline among the State cricketers which otherwise is missing. And to avoid confusions and hue and cry at the time of selections, especially in the senior group, the Association has decided to avail the services of some coaches and senior players from outside to pick the right team. This was stated by working president of JKCA, Aslam Goni in conversation with mediapersons here this afternoon. Referring to the recent controversies relating to selection and trails, Mr Goni said, "the JKCA has decided to put an end to the controversies which have become a routine, especially at the time of selection of teams for Ranji trophy, by utilising the services of some coaches and senior players in picking the right talent." He further said, " without discipline, a game cannot progress, so strict measures are in store for those not listening to JKCA by way some kind of action against them." To tap the hidden talent and to groom players in the districts other than Jammu and Srinagar, the JKCA has planned to form district wise forums. "To give a chance to those living in the districts other than Jammu and Srinagar, we have already initiated the formation of district forums for holding cricket competitions and recommending those cricketers who have talent, to the JKCA from time to time," mentioned the working president who was accompanied by the general secretary, M L Nehru. In reply to a question asked by EXCELSIOR, Mr Goni disclosed that JKCA would soon review the functioning of affiliated clubs, especially those which have become defunct. "We will review the functioning of affiliated cricket clubs and if required would be asked to streamline their affairs in order not to create confusion at the time of elections", said Goni. In order to give a new look to the age old constitution of the JKCA, Mr Goni, informed, " a high level committee would be set-up soon to review the constitution of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association which has become old and requires some teeth to set otherwise derailed system to motion". The JKCA has also appointed special auditors for auditing accounts of JKCA pertaining to previous years which stand still unpassed. Among others present were Rahul Bharati (vice-chairman, Jammu) Saleem Khan (vice-chairman, Kashmir), Sudershan Mehta (joint secretary, Jammu), Chaman Lal Chirangoo (working committee member), Parveen Kapahi (working committee member) and Ankush Abrol (junior group selector). |
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All India open mobike race from Dec 23 Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Jammu and Kashmir Motor Sports Association (JKMSA) is hosting All India Open Mobike Dirt Track Race, dedicated to late Balki Ram, at Mini-Stadium, Parade, here from December 23. The mega event, which is being organised for the first time in Jammu, is being jointly sponsored by Dharam Paul Builders, Garden Estate and Banquets, Raja Properties. A good number of 10 riders, including professionals Jai Singh Rathore and Sridhar Parkhe, from the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are expected for the participation. Information in this regard was given by Ch Lal Singh, Minister for Health and Medical Education to the mediapersons in the capacity of chief patron of organising committee set up for the purpose. He said that the host association (JKMSA) has a tall experience of hosting motor racing competitions in Jammu besides successfully organising the motor expeditions to Ladakh and an all India solo mobike expedition. In all, there will be around 40 riders to participation in this Balki Ram Memorial all India open mobike dirt track racing challenge to be held in two classes of below 160 cc, two stroke and below 180 cc and four stroke category, informed organising secretary, Som Raj Gupta. Scrutiny of the participants will be held at the venue on December 22, followed by the inauguration of the event at 2 pm alongwith qualifying rounds. The semifinals will be held on December 24 and the final on the next day at 2 pm. An amount of Rs 30,000 will be distributed among the winners of both classes as award. In the qualifying rounds, each competitor will have to compete 10 rounds of zig-zag racing. The length of each round will be of 650 meters and the total length of ten rounds will be 6.5 kilometers. Mr JP Singh is the organising chairman of the event. Prominent among those who were present on the occasion included Siddharth Sharma, Vikram Singh and Ranjit Singh. |
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are best among juniors Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Judo players of Shastri Memorial School have proved that they have the strength to beat any opponent after they lifted the overall trophy in under-14 year age group in the just concluded State Judo Championship at MA Stadium, here. Shastri School team won 27 medals including 13 gold, eight silver and six bronze thereby leaving behind an impression that they have edge over teams from other parts of the state including Jammu district coaching center. Kavita Sharma, a 4th standard student of the school was also honoured for her winning the only medal (bronze) for State this year in Sub-junior Nationals. The chief guest, Deputy Chief Minister, Mangat Ram Sharma, after going though the performance of the school, showered praise on the school management and the instructor, Rameshwar Jamwal for the exceptional show. Secretary, State Sports Council, Manoj Pant too was among those who appreciated the school team and instructor. The medal winners: U-14: Kavita Sharma, Shivani Sharma, Monika Thakur, Priya Sumbria, Radhika Sharma, Shubam Raina, Tarun Dev Singh, Sudhir Singh, Naresh Kumar, Sunny Sambyal, Ankit Sharma, Rohit Singh, Rajesh Jamwal (all gold), Komal, Aparna Bhat, Sonum, Dharaminder Chib, Rahul Koul, Ashish Manhas, Deepak Dogra, Balbir Singh (all silver), Meenakshi, Praveen, Sharvan, Aakash, Nishant and Rakesh (all bronze). |
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Jammu District Chess Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Young Sumit Grover has maintained his position at the top winning his fourth consecutive match in the ongoing Jammu District Chess Championship at Government SRML Higher Secondary School, here today. Sumit won his fourth game today beating Kulwinder Singh. Sumit is being followed very closely by Arvindu and Ram Singh with 3.5 points in their respective accounts. Others who are tailing behind with three points are Asif Kathwani, Ritwan Santre, Ashok Safaya and Ashwani Gupta. The detailed results at the end of round four: Dr Devinder Sauntra (2) bt B S Jamwal (1); Asif Kathwani (3) bt Kulbeer Singh (2); Ram Singh (3.5) bt Dinesh Rajput (2.5); Sushil Sharma (2) bt Rishav Gupta (1); Rakesh Sadhotra (2) bt Isahn Verma (1); Arvindu (3.1) bt Rachpal Singh (2.5); Ritwan Santre (3) bt Pallavi Khare (2); Ashok Safaya (3) bt Jogidner Singh Jamwal (2); Vijay Khare (2) bt Kamal Singh (1); Lalit Gandotra (1) bt Ashwani Khare(0); Dr Suresh Chander (2) got walkover Sandeep Manhas (1); Manohar Lal Jogi (2.5) bt Aditi Sharma (2) and Sumit Grover (4) bt Kulwinder Singh (2.5). Allah, Arnia Clubs win opening matches in Volleyball Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Allah Club and Arnia Club won their respective matches on the inaugural day of the three-day Jammu District Volleyball Championship started today at MA Stadium, here. In the first match, Allah Club defeated Trikuta Nagar Club in straight but close sets 25-22, 25-17. Arnia Club won their tie beating Cooperative School team 2-0 (25-17, 25-12). Earlier, the competitions were declared open by Anchal Singh, Physical Director, Government SPMR College of Commerce. Maintenance, SWAC win
respective ties Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Maintenance Command and South Western Air Command (SWAC) registered their respective wins to strengthen their positions in the Air Force Inter-Command Hockey Championship under way at K K Hakhu Stadium, here today. In the first match, Maintenance Command outplayed Training Command 2-1. Both the goals (23rd and 31st) for the winners were converted into the net by Khujur J that too through penalty corners. Out of the seven corners awarded in favour of Maintenance, they managed to convert two of them into goals. From losers, Pardeep too scored the only goal converting penalty corner in the 27th minute. The second match was won by SWAC, who blanked Air Headquarters 2-0. A K Yadav scored the first goal sounding the board in the 42nd minute, while Mukesh Kumar converted a penalty corner into the net in 57th minute. Today’s matches were officiated by Satbir Singh, Yugesh Singh and Jagdish Thapa. Former national champions ease into second round MANESAR (Gurgaon), Dec 17: Former national champion N Arulselvi of Indian Bank and Kanchan Basak of Indian Oil Corporation registered comfortable victories in round one of the women’s singles event at the 65th Senior National and Inter State Table Tennis Championship here today. Arulselvi beat Auna Roy of Bengal four games to nil, the first three with ease and the fourth overcoming some late resistance from the vanquished. The Indian Bank paddler won 11-7, 11-7, 11-5, 12-10. In another match, Basak took the lead against Aishwarya of Tamil Nadu, who drew parity winning the second game. However, the former national champion displayed her class to take the next three games giving away just 13 points to win the match 11-3, 11-13, 11-2, 11-9, 11-4. Rani Chandrima of Rajasthan was the only player to move into the next round without sweating it out as she got a walkover against S Ashlesha of Maharashtra.(UNI) |
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