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Haryana State Games Nana Patekar wins silver in shooting Punjab Police lift 5 trophies Record entries for cross-country run Raid participants cross Rohtang Pass Aqeel dashes Sridhar’s hopes, wins tennis title
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India on the brink of huge defeat
Bangalore, October 9 Chasing a record target of 457 on a wearing track, the home team was gasping at an embarrassing 105 for six at close on the penultimate day, still trailing by 351 runs with just four wickets in hand. Dravid was batting on a gritty 47 along with Irfan Pathan (7) with India still in danger of suffering their biggest defeat in Test history -- a margin of 329 runs against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in 1996-97. The Indian batting disintegrated under the weight of a huge target. Whatever hopes one had of Sourav Ganguly's men making amends for the first innings debacle evaporated in thin air with the dismissal of Virender Sehwag for zero. Umpire Billy Bowden's decision to rule him leg before might have been contentious, as TV replays showed a thick inside edge, but Sehwag's mouthing of the umpire -- sure to invite penal action -- only reflected the frustration of a batsman woefully out of form. To add injury to insult was the run out of the captain although Dravid might have to share a fair bit of the blame as he failed to respond to Ganguly's call in time and leaving him little time to get back to his crease. Shane Warne was one wicket away from equalling Muttiah Muralitharan's world record tally of 532 after having V V S Laxman out for the second time in the match. But it was the impeccable line and length of Glenn McGrath that dismantled the Indian top order. The 34-year old New South Wales seamer had an opening spell figures of 5-4-1-1, and returned to break the fifth wicket stand between Dravid and Yuvraj Singh by inducing a faint edge of the latter's bat. McGrath ended the day with two for nine from 12 overs. Sehwag lasted seven balls before McGrath rapped him on the pads. Aakash Chopra (5) had a lucky escape early on when an awkwardly rising delivery from Jason Gillespie bounced off the shoulder of his bat but fell out of Matthew Hayden's reach in the slip cordon. But the right hander lasted just a little longer, falling leg before to the same bowler in the fourth over. Then followed Ganguly's run out before Warne delivered the killer blow when his flipper caught Laxman (3) plumb in front. Yuvraj Singh picked Warne with precision. But his tendency to poke at deliveries away from the body landed him in trouble once again. In the meantime, Dravid was sustaining India's hopes but living dangerously. He was having trouble against Warne and when on 14 a faint edge tipped Gilchrist's gloves before beating the first slip fielder to third man boundary. But 'The Wall' soon acquired the solidity that had come to personify his innings and began to time his shots well. Earlier, Australia were all out for 228 with Harbhajan Singh claiming his 13th career five-wicket haul. It was also the sixth successive occasion the offie had claimed five wicket in an innings against the Aussies on home soil. The Turbanator started the day by dismissing Michael Clarke and the well-set Damien Martyn to put the skids under the Aussies. Scoreboard Australia (1st innings): 474 India (1st innings): 246 Australia (2nd innings): Langer lbw Pathan 0 Hayden run out 30 Katich c Dravid b Kumble 39 Martyn c sub (Kaif) Lehmann c Chopra Clarke c Chopra b Harbhajan 17 Gilchrist c Chopra b Kumble 26 Warne c Yuvraj b Harbhajan 31 Gillespie c Yuvraj b Harbhajan 8 Kasprowicz c Dravid McGrath not out 3 Extras (b-2, lb-1, nb-3, w-1) 7 Total
(all out in 78.1 overs) 228 Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-65, 3-86, 4-104, 5-146, 6-167, 7-204, 8-216, 9-217. Bowling:
Pathan 12-2-38-1, Zaheer 13-1-45-0, Harbhajan 30.1-5-78-6, Kumble 23-4-64-2. India (2nd innings): Chopra lbw Gillespie 5 Sehwag lbw McGrath 0 Dravid batting 47 Ganguly run out 5 Laxman lbw Warne 3 Yuvraj c Gilchrist b McGrath 27 Patel lbw Warne 4 Pathan batting 7 Extras:
(b-2, lb-4, nb-1) 7 Total (for 6 wkts, 49 overs) 105 Fall of wickets:
1-1, 2-7, 3-12, 4-19, 5-81, 6-86 Bowling: McGrath 12-8-9-2, Gillespie 10-4-18-1, Kasprowicz 6-1-12-0, Warne 19-4-60-2, Lehmann 2-2-0-0.
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Sri Lanka rout Zimbabwe
Rawalpindi , October 9 Zimbabwe, who have just one point from three matches, now must pull off an unlikely victory with a bonus point against Sri Lanka on Monday. They must also hope Pakistan beat Sri Lanka with a bonus point when the two teams meet in their last league match in Lahore on October 14, to have any chance of making the final. Scoreboard Zimbabwe
Matsikenyeri b Maharoof 37 Taylor c Sangakkara b Zoysa 3 Sibanda c Jayantha b Maharoof
7 Ebrahim not out 24 Vermeulen c Atapattu b Taibu lbw Vaas
0 Chigumbura c and b Chandana 1 Nkala c Atapattu b Vaas 1 Panyangara lbw Chandana 2
Utseya b Fernando 1 Rainsford b Chandana 5 Extras
(lb-1, w-11, nb-4) 16 Total (all out in 33 overs) 104 Fall of wickets:
1-10, 2-54, 3-55, 4-72, 5-72, 6-73, 7-76, 8-84, 9-94. Bowling:
Chaminda Vaas 8-0-20-2 (nb-1), Nuwan Zoysa 6-1-24-1 (nb-1, w-2), Farveez Maharoof 5-3-11-2, Dilhara Fernando 8-1-33-2 (nb-2, w-6), Upul Chandana 6-0-15-3 (w-3). Sri Lanka
Jayantha c Taibu b Jayasuriya b Chigumbura 40
Dilshan not out 26 Chandana b Panyangara 7 Farveez Maharoof not out 7 Extras
(lb-1, w-6) 7 Total (3
wkts, 18.1 overs) 108 Fall of wickets: 1-49, 2-70, 3-96. Bowling:
Panyangara 8-1-36-1 (w-1), Rainsford 5-0-31-0 (w-1), Chigumbura 3-0-18-2 (w-1), Nkala 2.1-0-22-0 (w-3).
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First-ever Astro-turf in rural area Bhaini Sahib, October 9 The Bhaini Sahib Astro-turf, which will be formally inaugurated on October 14 by the Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh, will thus be the fifth such field in Punjab after Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala. Ludhiana can now boast of two Astroturfs — other one is at Punjab Agricultural University. Namdharis association with hockey dates back to 1978 when they started their team with former international Baldev Singh (of Nigeria) as their coach. Two years later, this team with its unique white sports gear — tapering turbans and knee-long “kachheras” (traditional Sikh costume) — was in headlines for winning the prestigious Jawahar Lal Nehru Hockey Tournament for juniors in New Delhi. Known for their robust tactics and superb fighting qualities, it soon made a place for itself as one of top teams in the country, producing in the process some players for the national team. Namdhais could topple any top team any day and won several tournaments. Hardeep Singh Grewal, Didar Singh Sr, Didar Singh Jr, Gurcharan Singh, Gurmukh Singh Gama and Harpal Singh are some of the top national players the sect has produced. Besides Baldev Singh (Nigeria), Baldev Singh (Shahbad Markanda) and Hardeep Singh Grewal have been responsible for coaching and training of their subsequent teams. In fact, the head of the Namdhari sect, Satguru Jagjit Singh, has been a sportsman himself. Inspite of his old age, he is a regular badminton player. In his younger days, he dabbled in hockey. In fact, the love for this unofficial national sport has been in the blood of Namdhari sect. Thakur Udey Singh, a nephew of the Satguru, had been a hockey player himself. He was a contemporary of Surjit Singh, one of greatest deep defenders Punjab has produced in post-independence era. “We plan to introduce Punjab state hockey league featuring top teams of the region,” says Thakur Udey Singh revealing that Bangalore-based Namdhari Seeds, of which he is the Managing Director, would be its sponsor. Mr Rashpal Singh, who looks after the Namdhari Hockey Academy, says that a special tubewell has been commissioned for watering the synthetic surface. He says that for optimum utilisation of the surface, the academy had chalked out a complete programme. The playfield would be made available to other teams for training and practice games also. |
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Rohtak, Sirsa eves in handball final Panchkula, October 9 Mr MS Malik, Secretary-General, Haryana Olympic Association, disclosed that national and international position holders might be inducted as probationer ASI, SI and Inspectors according to their performance. Dr A.R. Kidwai, Governor, Haryana will preside over the closing ceremony tomorrow. He will gave give away the Bhim Awards. Today’s results: Athletics — (Men) 800 m:
1, Anni (Bhiwani) 1.54:18 sec, 2, Jaskaran (KKR) 1.15:47 sec, 3, Rampal (Gurgaon) 1.55:93 sec. 200 m — 1, Parmod (Rohtak) 22.18 sec. 2, Sunder Singh (Bhiwani) 22.41 sec, ,3 Amandeep (Sirsa) 22.43 sec. Triple Jump —
1, Dalbir Singh (Bhiwani) 14.76 mtr, 2, Surinder Singh (Mahendragarh) 14.34 m 3, Rajkumar (Bhiwani) 14.39 mtr 5000 m —
1 Sunil Kumar (Hisar): 1, 15:48:80 sec, 2, Ramesh(Sonipat) 15:49:70 sec, 3, Rajesh (KKR) 15:43:80 sec, 110 m Hurdles: — 1, Mukesh Lakra (Ambala) 15.25 sec, 2, Jaisingh (Bhiwani) 15.37 sec, 2, Rajesh (Hisar) 15.78 sec, 400 m Hurdles — 1. Ashish Kumar (KKR) 54.78 sec, 2, Rohtas (Haryana Police), 3, Bhagbir (Bhiwani) Shot Put:
1, Malkhan (Faridabad) 16.16 mtrs, 2, Pushpinder (Panipat) 3, Lakhwinder (Karnal). 400x100 m Relay Race:1, Sonipat (43.69 sec), 2, Bhiwani. 1500 m —
1. Sunil Kumar (Hisar) 2, Jagdip (Sonipat) 3, Jaskaran (KKR). Athletics — (Women) 1, 200
m: Komal (Sonipat) 2, Poonam Gill (Hisar) 3, Ritu (Hisar). Shot Put: 1, Pooja (Hisar) 2, Aplesh (Hisar) 3, Indubala (Bhiwani). Pole vault: 1, Suman (Hisar), 2, N. Madhushini (Panipat) 3. Pooja (Hisar). 1500 m: 1, Renu Joon, 2, Savita (Rohtak), 3, Muneesh Jakhar (Jhajjar). Walk — 1, Ravina (Jhajjar) 2, Surekha Rani (Jhajjar) 3, Kavita (Rohtak). Handball (semi-finals)
women:1, Rohtak beat Hissar by 27-20, Sirsa beat Jind by 10-2. Men: Jind beat Jhajjar by 40-47, Bhiwani beat Rohtak by 35-30. |
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Haryana State Games Panchkula, October 9 Mr Malik presided over a meeting of coaches and managers of various participating teams at Sports Complex here this afternoon. He asked them to act responsibly and not to create ruckus over the food and lodging arrangements for the teams. The meeting was called by the DGP following protests by the sportspersons over poor lodging and food arrangements at the Sector 21 Community Centre last night. Mr Malik asked the coaches and team managers to ensure that discipline was maintained. He said the organisers had made the best-possible arrangements. He warned them against consuming liquor. “I will see to it that any officials on duty found consuming liquor during the games — be it policemen or team managers — will be booked,” he said. Meanwhile, the sportspersons alleged that the food was in short supply. Shamsher, a wrestler from Hisar, alleged that there was no curd or chapatis at lunch hour. “They (the organisers) have to arrange food for 400 persons, but only 50 per cent of the participants get food.” Rakesh, an archer from Sirsa, too, alleged that the food for the participants was not adequate, though he said the lodging arrangements were good. The mess contractor, however, said there was no shortage of food and that because of the proximity of the mess in Sector 21 to the Sports Complex, the players who were staying at Mansa Devi Complex, too, came to Sector 21 for lunch. “The number of persons was almost 700, and that is why there was a shortage of food,” he said.
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Nana Patekar wins silver in shooting
Indore, October 9 The gold was won by ace shooter and Olympian Naresh Kumar of Chhatisgarh with a score of 554. Patekar, who has already qualified for the ongoing 48th National Shooting Championship here in the 50m rifle-prone position and 300m big-bore events, can now hope to win a medal in the big event.
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Punjab Police lift 5 trophies Jalandhar, October 9 In the women’s section of wrestling, CRPF lifted the trophy with 182 points, while CISF with 132 points and UP Police with 73 points secured second and third positions, respectively. Earlier, in wrestling (freestyle), Rakesh of BSF won the gold in the 55 kg category while Rakesh Yadav of MP and Sunil Dutt of Punjab Police bagged silver and bronze medals, respectively. Ram Phal (60 kg), Amandeep Sondhi (84 kg) and Palwinder Singh (120 kg) won gold medals to help Punjab Police win the overall trophy in wrestling with 66 points to its credit. BSF with 50 points and CRPF with 48 points secured second and third positions, respectively. Arun Singh of Punjab Police was adjudged the best boxer. The Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Mr Avtar Henry, gave away trophies to the outstanding players. |
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Record entries for cross-country run Solan, October 9 The senior boys covered a distance of 7.5 km while competitions in the rest of the categories completed 3.5 km. The Principal Col(retd) N.S.Rawat gave away the prizes to the winners. Bhupinder Bhullar of the Patel House emerged winner among senior boys followed by Parminder of Patel House and Ajay Yadev of the Nehru House. In senior girls Priya Chahal of Nehru House bagged the first position followed by Ruchira of the Patel House and Aditi Singh also of the same house. Vijay Joon of Patel House was declared the winner in the middle level boys event followed by Gurmeet Singh of the same house and Abhimanyu of the Nehru House. In the girls category, Archana from the Tagore House came first followed by Lidya of the Nehru House and Neha Minhas of the Tagore House. In the junior boys section Rigzin from Nehru House won the first position followed by Harish Dhull of the Tagore House and Amrit Pal of the Patel House. In girls Priyanka of Tagore House was declared the winner followed by Tamanna of the same house and Banisara of Nehru House. In the sub-junior boys category, Sandeep Kumar was the winner followed by Amit Yadav and Neeraj Jangra. |
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Raid participants cross Rohtang Pass
Manali, October 9 After flag-off today, Vikram Mathias was able to overtake Lt-Col K.S. Chauhan with Suresh Rana in third place able to clock up the fastest stage timing in this extremely rough section. Ilyas Bham, on a Suzuki Fiero, has stepped up the tempo among X-treme motor cycles and is running third, having overtaken overnight third place finisher Moudgill. The reliability trial went through a day of fluctuating fortunes for the overnight leaders.
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Aqeel dashes Sridhar’s hopes, wins tennis title New Delhi, October 9 Aqeel, the 24-year-old from Karachi, who has had little experience of playing against left-handers, was coming into his own when he found help from unexpected quarters. He had lost the first set after being broken in the ninth game. In the eighth game of the second set, Sridhar chased a forehand return so hard that he pulled a groin muscle. Hard as the Chennai-based Sridhar tried by giving his all in his bid to break Aqeel’s serve in the ninth game, he was unable to pull that off and the Pakistani star hung on to claim the set with a break in the 12th game. Aqeel won the next two sets on a canter as Sridhar found it tough to get out of the tangle he had got in. “I am delighted to win the championship. It is a special feeling because as a youngster I always used to dream of playing in the Indian circuit,” Aqeel said, thanking the All-India Tennis Association and DSCL for extending him an invitation. “I will be back in India more often and will surely come back to defend the title next year,” Aqeel Khan added optimistically. Sridhar, who won the DSCL Open National title in 2002 when he outslugged Mustafa Ghouse in the final, was disappointed that the groin muscle pull put paid to his hopes. “It is unfortunate and one has to live with it. Had I won the second set, I may have pushed myself a bit to win in straight sets,” he said. Delhi’s Vivek Shokeen and Sanaa Bhambri claimed the boys and girls under-18 titles in contrasting styles. The second-seeded Shokeen, who won the ITF junior events in Mumbai and Gurgaon last month, stunned the top seed Rupesh Roy (Bengal) in three sets while the left-handed Sanaa beat Parul Goswami (Delhi), winning the second set with ease after being made to fight through the first. The results (all finals): Men’s singles: Aqeel Khan (Pakistan) beat Vinod Sridhar (Tamil Nadu) 4-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-1. Boys under-18 singles: Vivek Shokeen (Delhi) beat Rupesh Roy (Bengal) 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. Girls under-18 singles: Sanaa Bhambri (Delhi) beat Parul Goswami (Delhi) 7-5, 6-1. |
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Sania claims
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