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SA, Donald launch
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Indians must shed soft approach FROM
THE NON-STRIKER’S END Now or
never, Sandy’s mantra
Warne’s fate hangs in the balance
Cairns hurt in brawl
Tollygunge rally to hold Vasco SAI to adopt 50 akharas Surjit Academy retain title
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SA, Donald launch battle of survival Bloemfontein, February 21 “The side we pick for tomorrow might surprise the public and the media,” said South Africa’s chief selector Omar Henry. “What has made the situation more difficult is that a key player like Allan Donald is out of form. It’s a reality we have to face and we have spoken to Allan about it. “Bloemfontein is Allan’s home town and this may well be his last game for South Africa here but we must do what is best for the team.” Henry’s comments means all-rounder Andrew Hall was expected to replace Donald. Donald, (36), has been under fire for his performances in the World Cup after conceding 54 runs in nine overs against the West Indies and 52 against New Zealand from 5.5 overs with just one wicket to his name. His army of critics, including former players, have questioned his place. “When you hear comments from former players it is frustrating,” Donald, playing his fourth and last World Cup, told the SAPA news agency after nets. “If I get the opportunity to play on my home ground it will be great but that’s totally up to the selectors and the team management. “The saddest thing for me is that I haven’t made a contribution to the biggest cricket tournament in the world. “If I can get 20 overs under my belt and grab some wickets, I really think that I can bring something to this tournament,” said Donald. Bangladesh and Canada should be easily taken care of, but South Africa have to defeat Sri Lanka in Durban on March 3 to stay in contention for the super six. Bangladesh, who lost to Canada and Sri Lanka before taking two points from the rained off match against the West Indies, see the pressure on South Africa as a bonus. “We have no pressure, it’s the South Africans who are in trouble to qualify for the next stage,” said Bangladesh captain Khaled Mashud. “We will give 100 per cent and try to benefit from the pressure on our rivals.” Teams (from): South Africa: Shaun Pollock (captain), Herschelle Gibbs, Graeme Smith, Gary Kirsten, Boeta Dippenaar, Jacques Kallis, Andrew Hall, Mark Boucher, Nicky Boje, Allan Donald, Monde Zondeki, Robin Peterson, Lance Klusener, Charl Langeveldt, Makhaya Ntini. Bangladesh: Khaled Mashud (capt), Al-Sahariar, Alok Kapali, Habibul Bashar, Hannan Sarker, Ehsanul Haque, Sanwar Hossain, Khaled Mahmud, Manjurul Islam, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mohammad Ashraful, Mohammad Rafique, Talha Jubair, Tapash Baisya, Tushar Imran. AFP
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Obituary writers sharpen quills
Johannesburg, February 21 Donald, by his own admission, has been struggling.
But the speed with which South African supporters, as well as former team-mates, have turned against him has been little short of extraordinary. They even booed him — a first, surely, for a man who has played 163 one-dayers and 72 Tests — during the nine-wicket defeat by New Zealand at the Wanderers. Donald, the only South African to take more than 300 Test wickets and hailed by Wisden as the second-best one-day bowler of all time, is retiring after the World Cup. He is desperate to play against Bangladesh, to try and regain his rhythm, and desperate to play in Bloemfontein, his birth place and home ground when he played for Free State. “It’s about the only place I’ve had well-wishers,’’ a downbeat Donald said. “I’d be grateful if I played here, but that’s a decision for the selectors. May be these two games (against Bangladesh and Canada) are a good opportunity for me to just enjoy myself. “The perfect scenario would be for me to bowl 10 overs for 20-odd, pick up three wickets and take that confidence into other games.’’ The South African selectors know it is now make-or-break for Donald. In the team’s opening three-run defeat by the West Indies in Cape Town, Donald was hammered for 54 off nine wicketless overs. Against Kenya, he was axed — “a disastrous mistake...the selectors completely misread the situation’’, according to former South Africa coach Bob Woolmer. Returning against New Zealand, he was clattered for 52 off 5.5 overs and took only one wicket. That gave him overall figures of one for 106. He has conceded more than seven runs an over, the worst figures for any strike bowler in the whole tournament, minnow teams included. Donald did not need to be told. “You want so much to contribute and the saddest thing for me is that so far I haven’t,’’ he said. Woolmer suggested the bowler’s run-up had been too slow in his first game and, in over-compensation, too frenetic in his second. Nobody else, however, seemed concerned with technicalities. With the hosts fearing a first-round cup exit, Donald was cast as chief villain. Former team-mate Fanie de Villiers wrote in his newspaper column: “He has proved, great bowler though is he is, that he is no longer capable of playing in a World Cup.’’ Former South Africa all rounder Adrian Kuiper added: “I think it could be the end of the road.’’ Donald, however, may yet be saved, as South African spirits have lifted in recent days. When the West Indies lost two
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Afridi set to return today
Cape Town, February 21 There is an effective five-team scrap for three super six places, with Australia, Zimbabwe and India all ahead of tomorrow’s contestants in the pool A table. Hussain was still suffering from a sore neck yesterday after being forced to miss Wednesday’s match against Namibia in Port Elizabeth. All-rounder Ian Blackwell was also doubtful because of an injured back but left-arm slow bowler Ashley Giles could make his first appearance of the tournament after recovering from
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Afridi, scorer of the fastest one-day international century in history but prone to get himself out early because of his all-out attacking style, could displace fellow all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, who has not been in good form lately. A key player for Pakistan is likely to be Saeed Anwar, who made an inconclusive return to international cricket when he scored 23 against Namibia in Kimberley on Sunday. Anwar, (34), was recalled to the Pakistan team for the World Cup after two seasons of frustration while he battled a stress fracture in his left hand. But the left-hander, who has scored 19 one-day international centuries, missed his team’s first match against Australia after being hit on the left arm by a delivery from fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar in the nets before the tournament. Pakistan are expected to promote Inzamam-ul-Haq to No 3 in their batting order to ensure their two most experienced batsmen, Anwar and Inzamam, have the best possible opportunity to stamp their authority on the game. Pakistan have so far failed to make the good starts they need to give their attacking middle and lower order batsmen a licence to go for big shots. Meanwhile, the loss of Hussain would be a big blow for England, who are already short of specialist batsmen. Opener Marcus Trescothick, regarded as a future England captain, despite being overlooked for veteran Alec Stewart for the leadership role against Namibia, said: “It is a make or break game for us. We’re as prepared as we can be.” England made their own task more difficult by boycotting their match in Harare, forfeiting the points to Zimbabwe. With Australia already well-placed to top the group after wins against Pakistan, India and the Netherlands, England need to beat Pakistan and India to have a realistic chance of finishing in the top three. Pakistan practised under lights at Newlands yesterday for what will be their only day-night match in the first round of the tournament, while England had a day off following their match against Namibia on Wednesday. Teams (from) England: Nasser Hussain (capt), James Anderson, Ian Blackwell, Andrew Caddick, Paul Collingwood, Andrew Flintoff, Ashley Giles, Stephen Harmison, Matthew Hoggard, Ronnie Irani, Nick Knight, Alec Stewart, Marcus Trescothick, Michael Vaughan, Craig White. Pakistan:
Waqar Younis (capt), Saeed Anwar, Taufeeq Umar, Saleem Elahi, Younis Khan, Yousuf Youhana, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Shahid Afridi, Abdur Razzaq, Azhar Mahmood, Wasim Akram, Rashid Latif, Mohammad Sami, Shoaib Akhtar, Saqlain Mushtaq. Umpires: Rudi Koertzen (RSA) and Bruce Jerling (RSA) TV umpire:
Steve Bucknor (WI) Match referee: Mike Procter (RSA).AFP
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England, Pakistan have disappointed After the second unscheduled break, and hopefully the last, the World Cup gets back on rails with what promises to be an absolute cracker of a match. Watching keenly amongst the many enjoying the fireworks would be none other than Saurav Ganguly. The Indian captain knows the importance of this Pakistan-England match in relation to their chances of advancing to the super six stage. Assuming that Pakistan and Australia get the better of Zimbabwe, then a win for Pakistan against the English would make things a bit easy for India. They have to beat England and don’t worry much about the high voltage match with Pakistan. Even a defeat, mind you I am only in probabilities, will not hamper India’s chances of entering the super sixes. And should English beat Pakistan, or Zimbabwe sneaks one win or worse rain comes into play, then the calculations become simple and straight-India have to win every match. Easy to say but not that easy to translate.
Nevertheless, whatever happens in today’s match, it will have far reaching consequences for all teams in group A. Before I start analysing the strengths and weakness of the teams, I must admit that both England and Pakistan have disappointed me with their rather average performance so far in the tournament. England, it seems, is still reeling under Australian disaster and Zimbabwean crisis. Their confidence isn’t sky high and despite playing two matches against minnows Holland and Namibia, none of their batsman is seen as real threats to tear into Pakistan’s high profile bowling attack. Openers Nick Knight and Threscothick haven’t provided the middle order the cushion of an excellent start while the latter have still not given the score-keepers some torrid time. To add on to that, Husain’s shrewd captaincy and his experience with the bat might not been seen because of a stiff neck and this is the last thing England want. Their World Cup campaign did not have the smoothest of starts and a breakdown in the middle of the road is the last thing Barmy army’ would smile at. There is nothing much to cheer in the bowling front either, considering that the English failed to bowl out the Namibians. You think about Pakistan and Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Aktar comes into mind instantly. However, the 1992 world champions have much more on offer than just three bowling heroes. Saeed Anwar would be raring to kick start his last World Cup with a superb showing while the exciting Afridi would be keen to impress with a performance here. Inzaman-ul Haq, Yousuf Yohanna and Younis Khan need to prove their credibility before all is lost for Pakistan. Typical to all subcontinent teams, they boast of a hi-fi team but the conversion rate of performance is poor. Yet, they have in the past, sprung back from hopeless position and precisely why I put them favourites to win today. However, I hope Pakistan do not repeat the mistake of keeping Saqlain out of action for long and his off-spinners would be of great help against the English batsmen, who are not the greatest bets against spin bowling. I will sign off after a mention about Wasim Akram, one of the legends of fast bowling. With just two wickets away from an unprecedented 500 wickets in the shorter version of the game, the Pakistani paceman will be hoping to seal his place in history once again and it would be a great testimony to his unflinching dedication and love for the game.(Dronacharya Sports Promoters) |
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Wright looking for new ideas Pietermartizburg, February 21 “These are challenging times and you try to do your best. To encourage the team perform to the best of it’s ability and that’s my role,” said Wright. “As a coach you are accountable. You try and make the team play well whichever way you think it’s suitable.” To bring the best out in the Indian team, Wright does not mind taking a few tips from others as well. The Indian coach these days is seen reading “Creating Coaching” by Jerry Lynch, a US sports psychologist who in his time was a national champion distance runner. The book aims at addressing the challenges of coaching modern athletes and maximising their sport performance and it has been followed by NBA teams like Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers. Wright’s plumbing for this book is understandable as Lynch’s coaching method encourages collective yet unique approach. It learns to teach, guide and motivate in a reciprocal relationship with sportsmen. The book encourages three facets of coaching - develop leadership style to better understand the athletes you work with, leading with purpose and importantly unleashing methods to help athletes reach their maximum potential during a competition. Wright is trying his best to go beyond what he already knows and find a successful mantra which would make the Indians give their best in the World Cup tournament. Though his team has not done too badly in the first fortnight of the competition in terms of results, the players are yet to forget the thrashing they received from New Zealand during the tour to the down-under recently. This was evident from skipper Saurav Ganguly’s statement when he said his side was still working 80 per cent of its optimum limit and batsmen have not been able to express themselves freely or confidently. Wright also supported his captain’s words saying “our batting did well under pressure in NatWest and in the ICC Champions Trophy last year. But since New Zealand to this stage it has taken a hammering.” The rustiness of the Indians was evident in the game against Zimbabwe when despite a fine opening start of 99 runs between openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar, the rest of the batting was too concerned at not getting out rather than bat freely and look for a 270-280 plus total. Lynch’s track record must be encouraging to Wright. During the past 10 years, Lynch has worked closely with 21 teams, 12 of which have won the national championship and with individual clients who have won a collective total of 15 national championships. Wright, too, is trying to make players be aware of different things and encourage self belief to coax better performances. “You try and communicate meaningful information to them but there’s time you wonder (whether they understand you or not). It’s about making players aware of all sort of things, whether they play well. It is to encourage self awareness so a player himself understands what it takes for them to play and play consistently well.” After doing all the hard work, Wright believes time will judge whether he as Indian coach has been successful or not. “There are lean spells but that would happen in sports. Looking at result sheets and other issues, time will judge (whether he’s been successful or not).”
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must shed soft approach Harare, February 21 Even though the Indian batting began on a strong note against Zimbabawe, the middle order faltered. Not a good sign, especially with tough matches lined up. Time is at a premium and the managements of other teams would have already started looking at all angles in the tournament. With some teams refusing to tour Kenya and Zimbabwe citing security and moral reasons and some others having to split points, thanks to the weather gods, the pool standings are soon becoming a mathematician’s delight. The teams would have begun to closely monitor the points earned by each team vis-a-vis the others. They will also be finalising their team combinations. The key is no experimentation once a team gets into the super six. In fact, the World Cup does not provide many opportunities for experiments. The team managements will also have to do the most important thing of freezing ideas that would help them see through unforseen eventualities. India needs to follow the same route. The team must realise that if it falters once, it may have to repent for a lifetime. The team also has to understand that unlike playing a single team in a series, they will have to play different opponents and thus strategies must be chalked out accordingly. Unlike in a series, equations change in every World Cup match, more so in the super six stage. The determining factors range from the weather to the points system, to the opponents you are facing to who will play whom in the other matches and so on. You must also study the place conditions that you are likely to play your matches in. At present, the points table is an interesting piece. India, having won against Zimbabawe, have eight points from their three matches. The Australians, who beat Holland in yesterday’s rain-interrupted match, are yet to decide on their visit to Zimbabawe, which may just give the co-hosts another four extra points. The Aussies would sure like to see the Zimbabweans in the super six rather than India, Pakistan or England. In the light of this, India need to sort out their problems and plan out a long-term strategy of going through successfully. The team has, in the last couple of months, yearned for a solid start. Not getting that, the middle order had taken upon itself to deliver time and again, either putting up a fighting total or chasing a huge target. But the match against Zimbabawe saw the normally dependable middle order failing to make the most of a solid start. Of the five middle order batsmen, only two have clicked. That is surely not enough to see a team through at the World Cup. More importantly, partnerships are also missing. The team tends to lose two consecutive wickets and that brings all the pressure on the new batsmen coming out in the middle. There needs to be a consolidation in the middle and this message must come from the coach and the captain. The Indians are a soft and emotional lot. They get easily carried away before they go in to bat. They should realise that once they get a good start, they must capitalise on it, for which proper planning is required.
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THE NON-STRIKER’S END PIETERMARITZBURG: Virender Sehwag has been a revelation. He appears laidback, his dismissals drive you mad at times and he is not exactly media’s delight. But the rustic cricketer has climbed up the ladder quickly and has been able to stay on feet despite treacherous tidings of Indian cricket. Sehwag’s strength is his aggressiveness. There are no subtle methods in his batting and a bowler is not allowed to bowl defensively. His signature strokes are his tracer-shots square of the wicket and he loves clipping it off his toes in the midwicket region. He would also dance down the wicket and lift a ball miles. This is exactly the way Sachin Tendulkar used to bat in his first decade of international cricket. Tendulkar had the most fearsome pull and hook in the game. His square cuts took one’s breath away and his straight-drives used to hit pickets before the bowler was through with his follow through. Sehwag has never been shy of terming Tendulkar his batting hero. He has modeled himself on the little master and is reverential to the extent he calls him “bhagwan” at times. It was thus good to see the two get together and forge a near-century run stand against Zimbabwe which laid the basis of India’s comfortable win. Ironically, Sehwag is looking more like the real Tendulkar these days. His bat comes down on the bat with an aggressive intent, rather than nudge it around in the gaps as Tendulkar is more prone to do these days. He boomed straightaway against Zimbabwe and as the opposition put its energy to curb the Butcher of Nazafgarh, Tendulkar quietly made the most of diverted focus and creamed a string of boundaries of his own. Sehwag wasn’t keen to be an opener for India, not at least in Tests, before Ravi Shastri’s wisdom came to his aid. “Grab the chance at whatever position they ask you to bat.” For long he took inspiration from the fact he was coming in place of Sachin Tendulkar at the start of the Indian innings and as coach John Wright reminded him “he would rather do it well for he has to fit into the large shoes of Sachin (Tendulkar).” Tendulkar continues to be a guiding light in Sehwag’s batting theme. Sehwag is attentive to him and avoids doing a thing which would displease the little master. There was an occasion during one of the nets on this tour when Sehwag was intent on taking on Harbhajan and slam him all over the park before Tendulkar came down to him and asked him to take on the ball rather than the bowler. Sehwag was as humble as a cow thereafter. Now the master and the clone are together and it’s difficult at times to differentiate between them. Tendulkar still likes to walk down the pitch and advice Sehwag if he finds anything amiss in his batting. So he did at Harare when Sehwag went to cut Guy Whittall’s slow medium-pacers and didn’t miss by much as the ball lodged itself into the gloves of little wicketkeeper Tatenda Taibu. Sehwag nodded his head to suggest he has heard Tendulkar right. Only, the next ball Sehwag went for a cut again and this time had edged it to the wicketkeeper. Sehwag walked away, unable to look Tendulkar in the eye. The pupil had ignored his master at his own cost, it seemed! |
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Now or never, Sandy’s mantra Pietermaritzburg, February 21 “Now or never” is the collective goal drilled into the psyche of Saurav Ganguly and his men by sports psychologist Sandy Gordon to guide them through their campaign in the 2003 World Cup. A direct off-shoot of private sessions with Gordon, Australia’s top sports psychologist, the theme attempts to encapsulate Indian team’s collective ambition in this World Cup. Gordon, who drew praise from Steve Waugh for his work with Australia in the last World Cup, held private sessions with Indian cricketers before their opener against Holland last week and came up with a common goal for the entire squad. Gordon, it is learnt, asked every member of the team to state his own personal goal in this World Cup and after carefully going through their stated replies, came up with a common goal which should motivate the entire team. “If not now, then when,” said Ganguly while Harbhajan Singh’s guiding line was “Ladenge Yaa Marenge”. Vice-captain Rahul Dravid’s philosophy was to “toil hard and results would follow.” All of it was jelled by Gordon in to the common goal “now or never”. Gordon’s influence is evident in the manner Indians huddle together in a circle at the fall of each rival batsman, putting hands on everyone’s shoulders and exhorting each other to do better. “Well, we have done that for the last three games. It’s an attempt to get the team together as a unit,” Ganguly said after beating Zimbabwe. “Sandy has helped to do it. It’s an effort to get the team together. To make everyone remind each other after every wicket to fight till the end.” This football-style huddle is not only a celebration but also an opportunity for every single cricketer present on the field to express himself openly, to say whatever he wants to say about the team’s performance...good or bad. “Everybody is allowed to speak (in this huddle),” Ganguly said, adding with a smile that speedster Javagal Srinath speaks the most. Gordon has long believed the team should have a mental mission to do what it can do best rather than worry about external situation. “If one looks at mistakes, it creates more pressure on the team,” said Gordon. “A player must not worry about the bowlers they face or the umpires they don’t respect instead of this other awareness, they should be self-aware.” Back in 1999, Gordon had a keen listener in Steve Waugh when the former was trying to make his presence felt in the Australian dressing room. Waugh, during the 1999 campaign, everyday wrote poems to motivate the team. Songs like ‘True Blue’ by John Williams were played regularly in the team’s dressing room. PTI
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team on Gandhi’s train Pietermaritzburg, February 21 The incident prompted him to return to India where he pioneered the concept of civil disobedience in leading the fight for India’s independence against British rule. Independence was won in 1947. India captain Saurav Ganguly and his team travelled on “Gandhi’s” steam train to
Pietermaritzburg, where they take on Nambia in a World Cup group A match on Sunday.
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Warne’s fate hangs in the balance
Sydney, February 21 The three-member panel - including Justice Glen Williams of the Queensland State Court of Appeal, former Test off-spinner Peter Taylor and medical specialist Susan White - was expected to continue its deliberations in Melbourne overnight and deliver its verdict at 11.00 am (5.30 am IST) next morning. “They will consider their position overnight and they hope to be in a position to issue a determination here tomorrow,” said an ACB spokesperson. Warne, Australia’s highest wicket-taker, tested positive for diuretics ahead of the World Cup and returned home from South Africa without playing a match. The 33-year-old spinner, who had already announced his retirement from one-day cricket, faces a two-year ban, which was likely to put an end to his Test career too. The ACB has charged Warne with using a prohibited method, rather than a prohibited substance. Warne made an amazingly fast recovery from a shoulder injury he sustained during a one-day international against England in December last year. After being ruled out for atleast six-weeks, he returned to domestic action in mid-January in the lead-up to the World Cup. Warne claimed he took a ‘slim-down’ tablet given by his mother Brigitte on the day his urine samples were collected, and that he was not aware of its ingredients. Media reports said his mother wanted him to ‘look better’ as reason for giving him the tablet. Brigitte was one of the witnesses at the hearing today. Warne’s legal team, however, is learnt to have invoked the ‘exceptional circumstances’ clause in his defence. The ACB’s anti-doping policy however states that the clause can be used only in cases when the accused had taken the substance without his/her knowledge as when given medication while being unconscious. There has been growing support for Warne in the days leading to the hearing. PTI
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Durban, February 21 Cairns, who has only recently returned to the team after a long injury lay-off, was hit from behind and knocked to the ground, leaving him with a cut lip. New Zealand team manager Jeff Crowe said Cairns’ injury was not serious. “The incident happened outside the nightclub. Cairns had been asked to leave the nightclub by bar staff after reported loud behaviour by several members of the team,” Crowe said in a statement. As the players, including captain Stephen Fleming, were leaving the club, they were abused by a group of people outside, who demanded to know whether they were New Zealanders. Cairns was hit without being warned. A scuffle ensued as the team-mates rushed to Cairns’ aid. Armed guards provided by the World Cup organisers to ensure the safety of players intervened and rushed the New Zealand cricketers to their beachside hotel. “It was pretty tense,” said New Zealand Press Association journalist Mark Geenty who was with the players when the incident happened. “We were told to get out of there and we went.” Crowe said the players, who were resting here following their refusal to play their match in Kenya, had his permission for a nightout. “I am reviewing the incident with regard to player safety, security and behaviour and will be speaking to the players and South African police,” Crowe said. “I have, however, been advised by the South African police that the incident was unprovoked and was not related to any issue between Cairns and the person who assaulted him.” The International Cricket Council’s security department said it had received no complaints from the New Zealand team about their safety. The police said they were not investigating the incident but have taken precautions to ensure that the New Zealand players were well protected. It is understood that the crowd, which included a few patrons of the club, made some remarks about New Zealand’s shock victory over South Africa in a league match. Geenty said the players, who included Craig McMillan, Andre Adams, Scott Styris, Daniel Vettori, Brendon McCullum, Jacob Oram and Kyle Mills, found the crowd yelling at them.
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Tollygunge rally to hold Vasco
Kolkata, February 21 Striker Marcos Pereira put Vasco in the lead scoring a gem of a goal through a right footed volley in the early first half while Tolly restored parity in the ninth minute after the breather from a penalty taken by their frontliner Akeem. After their 15th match, Vasco stood at 25 points while Tolly notched up 21 points. After some initial hesitations Vasco got an edge but failed to score due to poor marksmanship. They also wasted a penalty when Brazilian forward Luis Wanderley’s spot kick was saved by Tolly keeper Arindam Ghosh who was later adjudged ‘man-of-the-match’. IB shock Mahindras MUMBAI: Indian Bank, Chennai, scored once in each half to shock formidable Mahindra United, Mumbai, 2-1 in the Seventh National Football League here today. Indian Bank shot into the lead in the 10th minute when Harish ran in to connect home a brilliant Nathaniel centre after Noah Rozario did the spadework. Surprised by the early reverse, Mahindra managed to equalise in the 32nd minute when Brazilian Ednei Jose Damasio found the mark in a goalmouth melee, making the teams level 1-1 at half-time.
Bagan draw MARGAO: A sterling performance under the bar by goalkeeper Abhjit Mondal, who was also adjudged the ‘man of the match’ enabled Dempo sports Club hold defending champions Mohun Bagan in a goal-less draw. The two teams split points in their 15th round match being played here at Nehru Stadium Fatorda.
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SAI to adopt 50 akharas New Delhi, February 21 The SAI had earlier adopted a limited number of akharas under its National Sports Talent Contest Scheme. But in view of the popularity of wrestling in the country, and the encouraging performance of the wrestlers in international competitions, the SAI has been asked to widen the scope of adopting akharas and providing them equipment. As an immediate reaction, Mr Verma has approved the adoption by SAI of some of the leading akharas like P.S. Kartar Singh Akhara (Amritsar), Ch Bharat Singh Memorial Sports School (Jind), Government Wrestling Centre (Kolhapur), Guru Hanuman Akhara (Delhi), Master Chandgiram Vyayamshala (Mahu), Baba Faridkot Akhara (Faridkot), Chandgiram Vyamyamshala Samiti (Delhi), Maharishi Dayanand Vyayamshala (Delhi), Shri Chandanguru Vyayamshala (Indore) and Jharnia Vyayamshala
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Academy retain title Ludhiana, February 21 The Jalandhar lads shot into an early lead (2nd
minute) through a field goal scored by Major Singh. He again struck in the 38th minute , converting a penalty corner (2-0) while Rajinder Singh found the target in the 58th minute to consolidate the lead. In the very next minute, Jarnail Singh scored a fine field goal to complete the tally. Surjit Academy boys earned nine penalty corners while SAI players wasted five penalty corners. In the match to decide the third position, Prithipal Singh Academy, Ludhiana beat Faridkot XI 1-0. The all-important goal came off Pawaninder Singh’s stick in the 10th minute of the first half. Mr Tej Parkash Singh, Transport Minister, gave away the prizes. On this occasion, the minister announced a grant of Rs 1 lakh for the Jagtar Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament Committee. |
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