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| By cricketers, for cricketers, of cricketers: BCCI under Pawar NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Stressing that Indian cricket would not be his fiefdom, BCCI president Sharad Pawar today said he was there only to administer the board and the game in the country would be run by cricketers.......more VADPDARA, Dec 18: Indian cricket board could take a leaf out of the book of its Pakistani counterpart in professionalising its set-up, according to BCCI chief Sharad Pawar...............more India
claims third silver LUDHIANA, Dec 18: Hosts India claimed their third silver medal in the BSA 25th senior and 12th junior Asian Cycling Championship at the Panjab Agricultural University Velodrome.....more Lacklustre
India finish CHENNAI, Dec 18: India squandered a two-goal advantage to go down 4-3 to arch-rivals Pakistan for a humiliating last-place finish on their home ground in the 27th Sahara Champions Trophy hockey tournament here today. The defeat in the playoff for 5-6 places meant India forfeited their place in the next edition of the....more |
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Army lifts IInd Governor’s Golf Cup Sports forge camaraderie: Sinha Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 18: The Army lifted second Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament played at BSF Golf Course here today........more J&K
branch of ICAI Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir branch of the Northern India Regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India organised a two-day sports meet at M A Stadium, here.......more MAM
College enters final Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Government MAM College today entered into the final of inter-college cricket tournament after they were...............more Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 18: The introductory River Rafting Camp organized by the Department of Tourism with the help of Recreation......more |
By cricketers, for cricketers,
of cricketers: NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Stressing that Indian cricket would not be his fiefdom, BCCI president Sharad Pawar today said he was there only to administer the board and the game in the country would be run by cricketers and professionals. "I am here to act only as an administrator," clarified Mr Pawar while talking to commentators during the Ahmedabad Test today and added, "the matter related to cricket will be dealt by the people who know the game and have given a number of years to the cricket." Allaying fears that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would be ‘Pawar-centric’, the Union Agriculture Minister, who pipped wily Jagmohan Dalmiya in the board’s elections recently, said, "I am going to divide the responsibilities in the board and give power to my colleagues." Calling for the need of transparency in the functioning of the game, the Maratha strongman said preferentialism in financial matters was now a thing of past. "All the major financial deals will be kept open for all. Take the example of TV rights...All those who have submitted tenders will be present when the bid is awarded." Mr Pawar also revealed the plans to boost the infrastructure for the game in India. "Fifty percent of the board’s earnings will be used to develop infrastructure including new grounds. Moreover, we will also establish at least one cricket academy in each zone." (UNI) |
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VADPDARA, Dec 18: Indian cricket board could take a leaf out of the book of its Pakistani counterpart in professionalising its set-up, according to BCCI chief Sharad Pawar. Pawar, living up to his electoral promise of making the board professional, has asked Tata Consultancy Services to present a report in this regard. Giving the example of the Pakistani Cricket Board, which has different managers for matters related to cricket, Pawar said BCCI’s functioning could also be streamlined in a similar way. Pawar said he has asked TCs to take suggestions from former board presidents Jagmohan Dalmiya and I S Bindra since both have wide experience of running the board. He also stressed on the need to have a cricket academy in each zones to promote young talent. "This will help in bringing out the best talent as youngsters will get better opportunity to showcase their abilities," he told PTI from Ahmedabad. At present there is only one academy at Bangalore. On the contracts for the players, he said it would be finalised before the Indian team’s tour of Pakistan. Asked about the telecast rights, Pawar said it would be done in a transparent manner and whoever made the highest bid, would get the rights. Pawar said another of his priorities was to create infrastructure for which he has asked each cricket association to work on ground and stadium. Pawar said he did not want cricket associations to keep money in the bank and earn interest. "For development of the game, the board is taking several steps. After reserving an amount of the fund for players’ fees, the rest will be spent for the development of the game," he added. The BCCI chief said he was also paying attention to resolve about 46 legal issues involving the board and was hopeful of their resolution soon. For this, Pawar said, the board was consulting lawyers. He said he believed in decentralisation of power and transparent administration. (PTI) |
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India claims third silver in Asian cycling LUDHIANA, Dec 18: Hosts India claimed their third silver medal in the BSA 25th senior and 12th junior Asian Cycling Championship at the Panjab Agricultural University Velodrome here this morning. The Indian trio of Gurpreet Kaur, Neet B and H Tombisana Devi formed a near perfect combination and clocked one minute and 18.771 seconds for the second position in the junior women Olympic sprint. The two silver medals India had earlier won also came through the efforts of their women cyclists. The Indians are placed seventh in the medals tally. The South Koreans comprising of Hee Jung Son, Mini Soon Oh, Eun Mi Park won the gold in this event while the Bangladesh team won the bronze. It was South Korea’s 17th gold medal in the eight-day competitions. The powerful Koreans have so far claimed 33 medals including 17 gold,9 silver and 7 bronze. China today won two gold medals out of four decided in the morning. China with a medal tally of 7 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze are occupying the second spot in the medals tally. The Chinese today won the elite men Olympic sprint (Lei Zhang, Yong Feng, Yahui Gao, 1:02.348) and elite women Olympic sprint (Lei Zhang, Tawei Gao, Jinjie Gong; 1:11.286). Medals Tally Country Gold Silver Bronze S Korea 19 13 11 China 9 4 3 Kazakhstan 3 4 3 Japan 2 7 3 Malaysia 2 0 3 Iran 1 2 2 India 0 3 0 Taipei 0 1 4 Hong Kong 0 1 0 Syria 0 1 0 UAE 0 0 2 Uzbekistan 0 0 1 Indonesia 0 0 1 Pakistan 0 0 1 Bangladesh 0 0 1. (UNI) |
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Army lifts IInd
Governor’s Golf Cup Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 18: The Army lifted second Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament played at BSF Golf Course here today. Speaking at the prize distribution function of the tournament organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd) S.K. Sinha said that sports forge a bond of unity and camaraderie among players which eventually leads to harmonious growth of the societies. He said sports are imperative for the over all growth of mind and body "imbibe the spirits of sportsmanship in every sphere of your life", he told the participants. The Governor complemented the Jammu and Kashmir Police for organizing the tournament consecutively for the second time and hoped that in coming years, it will grow as a big event. He also congratulated BSF for maintaining the Golf Course. Always feeling appetite for the game of golf, he said, that with three weeks yet to go for him reaching 81 he felt young enough to play 18 holes. In all 33 Golfers participated in the tournament who included the Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd) S.K. Sinha, Director General of Police, Gopal Sharma, R. Tikoo, Commissioner Transport, Additional Directors General of Police P.S. Gill, Mr. Madan Lal Sharma, Dr. Ashok Bhan, Maj. Gen. B.S. Jaswal, and leading players of the State. Governor played 18 holes while as BSF played 14 holes in the match and results declared were gross winner; R.Tikoo, Commissioner Transport, net winner; Raja Aijaz Ali, Deputy Inspector of Police, longest to the drive; S. Katoch, Director Civil Aviation, nearest to the pin; Sarbjeet Kumar, Assistant Commandant BSF, runner up; for all teams Maj. Gen. B.S. Jaswal and all over winner; Army team. On the occasion, the Additional Director General of Police P.S. Gill presented a memento to the Governor. |
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J&K branch of ICAI holds sports meet Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir branch of the Northern India Regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India organised a two-day sports meet at M A Stadium, here. In this sports meet, which was organised jointly with Income Tax Department, competitions were held in the events of badminton, table tennis, chess, cricket and carom. Chartered Accountant, Munish Jain clinched the singles badminton trophy while singles table tennis title went to Parvesh of Income Tax Department. The Carom team championship trophy was secured by Income Tax Department. In chess, the event could not be completed after both sides agreed to play the deciding fifth game at a later date. Earlier, the competition ended in a draw with both sides winning two games each. Earlier, the meet was declared open by Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Kailash V K Singh. Whereas on the second and last day of the events, Commissioner of Income Tax, Virender Singh was chief guest. He was welcomed by the chairman of the J&K branch of ICAI, Virender Kumar Kapur and other participants. The concluding day witnessed some athletics events besides Tug-of-War competition organised for the children of the participating officials of the Income Tax Department and Chartered Accountants. In the cricket match, Income Tax Department emerged winner. Kailash V K Singh was declared man of the match. Chief guest expressed his desire to hold such events on a regular basis in future too. Virender Mahta, Additional Commissioner also spoke. Vote of thanks was presented by vice-chairman of the ICAI, Pradeep Gandotra. |
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MAM College enters final of inter-college cricket Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Government MAM College today entered into the final of inter-college cricket tournament after they were declared winner of the first semi-final on the basis of their first innings lead over Degree College Kathua at University ground, here. Chasing a big total of 429 runs made by MAM College, Kathua College made a good attempt to reach near to the required target. Kathua lost all their wickets for 294 runs in 68.3 overs they played thus conceded a lead of 134 runs. Resuming from their overnight score of 213 for eight, Kathua boys added 81 more runs before losing their remaining two wickets. Rajbeer scored 40 runs while Bhanu made brilliant 87 (off 72 balls, 1x6, 15x4) for Kathua. Manish Dogra of MAM College was adjudged man of the match for his excellent 119 runs made with the help of 25 boundaries. Now, in th second semi-final, starting tomorrow, PG Law and Sciences will take on Government SPMR College of Commerce. Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 18: The introductory River Rafting Camp organized by the Department of Tourism with the help of Recreation Wing, Tourism Department over River Chenab at Dera Baba Banda Reasi concluded today. About 15 students from Higher Secondary School Reasi and High School, Kundra-Dera Baba participated in this introductory camp which concluded today with presentation of certificate of participation by the Assistant Director Tourism Katra at Dera Baba Reasi. The main objective of this camp was to create awareness about River Rafting among the surrounding population so that they can take it as sport activity and if interested could pursue as a source of livelihood by attracting tourists to this type of sport activity. HSS Salare shines in various academic activities Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Host Higher Secondary School, Salare bagged maximum prizes in the multi-tier academic activities wherein almost all the schools of Arnia zone participated. Activities organised include debate, essay competitions, symposium and poems recitation. The programme was sponsored by Zila Saksharta Samiti Jammu. Member Legislative Assembly, Ashwani Sharma was chief guest in the valedictory function of the programme who distributed prizes among the position holders. Vote of thanks was presented by incharge Principal of the School, Sawarn Gupta. Corporators lose friendly match Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: The Jammu Municipal Corporation XI today lost to Luxmi Cricket Club (LCC) by 60 runs in a friendly cricket match which was played at Parade Ground, here. Earlier, Corporation XI won the toss and opted to field. Batting first, LCC set a target of 188 runs for the loss of eight wickets in the allotted 25 overs, which, in reply, Corporators failed to chase and were bowled out for 127 runs in 24 overs. Raju Saini remained the top scorer from LCC with 44 runs while Neetu and Shugal contributed 33 and 38 runs respectively. From Corporation XI, Hardeep Mankotia, Arun Khanna and Sanjay Mahey secured two wickets each. Later, chasing a target of seven-run per over, Corporators, except, Pawan Singh were unable to maintain the required run-rate and when tried to speed up the scoring lost their wickets. Pawan contributed highest 43 runs. Ramesh Pargal and Dr Anil Mahajan bowled well and took three wickets each. Pawan Singh was declared best batsman while best bowler trophy went to Dr Anil Mahajan. Deputy Mayor of the Jammu Municipal Corporation, Rani Bloeria was chief guest. In her brief address, she said that since the Parade ground belongs to the Corporation, she will soon star work on laying of two cement turfs for net practice. |
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