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Randhawa wins golf title
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Punjab on top against HP
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Bucknor completes 150 ODIs
Only England’s David Shepherd and South African Rudi Koertzen had officiated in more matches than the West Indian Bucknor and only four others have done 100 or more. “I never thought I would get this far as, back when I started, there was the chance to stand in just a few matches every year,” the 60-year-old Jamaican said. “But now I can look back and think about the ICC World Cups and many other matches I have umpired and it makes me feel very proud.” ICC President Percy Sonn paid a special tribute to Bucknor when he said: “To reach the top in any profession you have to be very good and Steve is exactly that. “This landmark is a tribute to Steve’s skill, dedication and consistency, all qualities that are needed to be a top umpire.” In addition to umpiring in 150 ODIs, Bucknor has also stood in more Test matches — 113 — than anyone else, but cricket is not the only sport in which he officiated at the top level. He was also an international football referee, and there was a chance we could have seen him take charge in World Cup football. “Not really and I did not leave football for cricket,” he said. “It was just that I got too old for football refereeing when FIFA lowered its retirement age from 50 to 45 so that gave me the chance to focus on cricket.” Bucknor made his ODI debut in March, 1989, when he stood in the match between the West Indies and India in Antigua. The home side, led by Vivian Richards, won that match by eight wickets thanks to 117 from Gordon Greenidge and four wickets from Ian Bishop. India was captained by its current Chairman of Selectors Dilip Vengsarkar, who top-scored with 88. Bucknor made rapid progress and had the honour of standing in the 1992 World Cup final between Pakistan and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He would go on to officiate in three more World Cup finals, a unique record that might go unmatched. “That first World Cup was a real highlight for me,” he said. “I was only a relatively junior umpire back then and never thought I had a chance of standing in the final but I was chosen and have been fortunate enough to stand in every one since.” “Hard work, physical fitness and being mentally prepared was the secret behind his longevity,” he said . “The hard work comes from constantly reading up on the laws and the playing conditions so you always know what you are doing. “Physical fitness is important too because if you are not right in that area then you will struggle to do the job. Fitness for me is all about maintaining a strong mid-section of the body, the abdominal and back muscles. “Standing for seven or eight hours a day is hard work but if those muscles are right then you can do it. “On top of that you have to be mentally prepared and that means knowing about the teams you are going to umpire and also being aware of what conditions you will face and dealing with them so you can concentrate on the job in hand.” And how have things changed for umpires during his time at the highest level? “Technology has made a big difference,” said Bucknor. “When I started, there was barely any television coverage in some countries but now almost everyone has access to matches. “That means there are many more living-room umpires now who see the correct answer to an appeal after watching 10 replays.” Bucknor is now eager to officiate in the World Cup at home next year. “That is an exciting prospect,” he said with a smile. “It would be nice to stand in final number five.”
— PTI
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Dalmiya fails to appear before BCCI panel
Mohali, October 29 The committee had summoned Dalmiya to appear before it here today but the latter, also the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, failed to turn up. BCCI Secretary Niranjan Shah said in a statement that the committee, which met at the PCA Stadium here this morning, considered Dalmiya’s action as a delaying tactic and decided that the matter was “closed for order”. The committee would now submit its report to the Secretary. “Dalmiya was issued notice to appear before the Disciplinary Committee on two earlier occasions,” the statement read. — PTI
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North Zone take 227-run lead
Jamshedpur, October 29 At stumps, North Zone were 72 for one in their second innings, with Gautam Gambhir batting on 33 and Ravneet Ricky on two. North Zone, who scored 443 runs in their first innings, now have a total lead of 227 runs with nine wickets in hand. Earlier, resuming at the overnight score of 85 for two, Central Zone’s unbeaten pair of TP Singh and Brijesh Tomar could add only seven runs to the total before Test discard Ashish Nehra claimed his first victim in the match having TP Singh caught behind for 31. Central Zone rode on a valuable 73-run eighth-wicket partnership between Naman Ojha (67) and Piyush Chawla (21) after Brijesh Tomar and Abbas Ali returned cheaply for nine and 14, respectively. Skipper JP Yadav chipped in with 31, studded with five hits to the fence, while Murali Kartik remained unbeaten on 33, which included five fours. Off-spinner Rajesh Sharma claimed the wickets of Ojha, Chawla and Yadav. Nehra bowled an impressive spell to take three wickets as did Sharma, whereas seamer VRV Singh finished with two wickets for 96 runs. West Zone need 341 to win
Cuttack: Sri Lanka A set rival West Zone a winning target of 466 by declaring their second innings at 290 for seven in the Duleep trophy tie here on Sunday. West Zone batsmen took up the challenge scoring 125 for loss of two wickets at close of play on the third day of the match. West Zone now need 341 runs to win on the final day of play tomorrow. Much of the run chase would depend on not out batsmen Wasim Zaffer and Amul Majumdar, who were at the crease with 56 and 46 runs, respectively. Earlier, resuming their overnight score of 83 for one Sri Lanka A batsmen lost wickets at regular intervals before declaring their innings at 290 for seven.
— PTI, UNI
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Valderrama (Spain), October 29 The biggest win of Jeev’s career came when he calmly carded a one-over 72 and collected the winning cheque of Euros 666,660 ($840,855), the biggest cheque by an Indian in an individual sport. Jeev, son of great Indian athlete Milkha Singh, had redeemed his career winning the Volvo China Open in Beijing earlier this year and since then has not looked back. The win will move Jeev inside top 20 in Europe and also top 100 of the world rankings. The Volvo Masters of Europe, the biggest event on the European tour, is also the season-ending event. This year it also decided the European order of Merit winner, as Padraig Harrington pipped Paul Casey in that race. Harrington was tied second behind Jeev. Jeev carded two-under 282 for a one-shot win over three of Europe’s finest talents, Luke Donald (69), Sergio Garcia (72) and Padraig Harrington (69), all of whom finished at one-under 283. Jeev finished with rounds of 71, 71, 68 and 72. The win also meant that Indians hold both the Volvo Masters titles, Shiv Kapur won the Volvo Masters of Asia in December and Jeev has added the European chapter. “It is a great feeling. It all started with the Volvo China Open and I am happy I could do it. This is really a big win,” said Jeev. Chopra slips to 14th
Miami: Daniel Chopra shot an even-par round of 71 with two birdies and two bogeys and was tied 14th after three rounds of the Chrysler Golf Championship. Chopra, ranked 53rd on the Money List, was tied 11th overnight after being second in the first round. Tied with Chopra was another former Asian Tour player, Ted Purdy, on 210. Taking the lead in the field was Korea’s Choi Kyung-ju. Choi carded a 70 to maintain his overnight lead by one over three players, including Ernie Els.
— PTI
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Randhawa wins golf title
Greater Noida, October 29 Randhawa, who lifted the Indian Open earlier this month, carded an impressive three-under 69 to total 15-under 273, ahead of Lam Chih Bing (276), who turned the heat on his Indian rival before running out of steam and returning one-under 71. SSP Chowrasia (278), who had forced a playoff with Randhawa in the Indian Open, returned one-under 71 to aggregate 278 and finish third. Among others, Shiv Kapur came up with a vastly improved round of four-under 68 to finish tied fifth at 281. Randhawa was not at his best on the front nine, and bogeys on the sixth — his only other bogey was on eighth — saw him at par with Lam Chih Bing. But Randhawa was unnerved and the birdies on the second and seventh meant he made the turn at level par. His backway journey was a bogey-free affair and the lanky Indian snuffed out Lam’s resistance sinking in a trio of birdies on the 10th, 12th and 18th. Later, after collecting the winner’s cheque for Rs 11.34 lakh, Randhawa revealed that pin positions made the task tougher today. “The pin positions were just world class. In fact you get to see this kind of things in the USA only. It meant, you had to be on the right side of the pin all the time and that’s not an easy task. And reading the green was also quite a daunting task,” he said. On his performance here, Randhawa said, “It was little up and down on the front nine but I handled the situation well. I tried not to worry about the outcome but to live in present and do the job at my hand. “The confidence I gained from winning the Indian Open helped me here and I hope to carry it forward,” said the Indian, who, after a week’s rest, flies to Shanghai for the star-studded HSBC Open. Randhawa’s Indian Open triumph earned him a ticket for $ 5 million event in Shanghai. The golfer was also happy with the way the nascent Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) had kicked off its journey. “The BILT Open was the first tournament under PGTI and we are really happy with the way it started. I mean you can always expect teething problems but the hosting and competition were of highest standard. “I had earlier committed to play at least two PGTI events but I think it would be at least three now,” he added.
— UNI
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Namdharis shock Punjab
PSB-Chandigarh marred by fighting Sanjeev Singh Bariana Tribune News Service
Sharanjit Singh (PSB) and Ravi Pal (Chandigarh) were shown red cards. Baljit Saini (PSB) was shown the yellow card which kept him off the ground for five minutes. Play was stopped for at least seven minutes. Sharanjit scored the first goal through a penalty corner in the 14th minute. Rajwinder Singh scored a brilliant field goal with a flick in the 40th minute to make it 2-0. Things turned unruly in the 27th minute when a Chandigarh player was fouled against by a PSB player in the striking area. Ravi Pal tried to intervene but Sharanjit hit him with a hockey stick. Ravi hit back in the same way. While the heated exchange was going on, Baljit Saini, also from PSB, hit Ravi. Interestingly, Ravi has played for PSB team till last year. The proceedings got out of control and the organisers, including H.S. Dhillon, secretary of the Punjab Hockey Association, accompanied by several officials, rushed to the playing area to mediate. Play was held up for at least seven minutes before the proceedings recommenced and another PSB player was shown the yellow card in the second half. This was PSB’s second win in the super league as they had defeated Services 3-1 yesterday. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) made it to the semifinals earlier today when they defeated the Railways 1-0. They had earlier defeated Tamil Nadu yesterday. IOC face PSB in the semifinals. The fancied Punjab team went down 0-1 to a better-organised Namdhari side in the first match of the day. The loss has dwindled Punjab’s chances of qualifying for the semifinals. They have to beat Indian Airlines in their next match. At the same time, they want the Indian Airlines to defeat Namdharis so that all teams in the group are tied with same number of points and the semifinalist will be decided on the basis of goal average. The match-winning goal for the Namdharis came through a penalty-corner conversion by Sher Singh in the 62nd minute. Namdharis gave an exceptional display of controlled stick work. Their defence was also exemplary. Key Punjab striker Jarnail Singh made repeated attacks, but he failed to find any team-mate in the striking area. Namdhari forwards gave a number of anxious moments to the Punjab defence. In fact, Punjab changed their left-out twice during the match, particularly because Sukhjinder Singh, a Namdhari player, commanded the enemy territory. Sher Singh and Gurvinder Singh of the winning team also gave a good performance. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) defeated the Railways 1-0 through a penalty-corner conversion by Didar Singh in the 12th minute. This was the only penalty corner for the IOC team against six by the Railways which could not convert even one. Key striker Prabhjot Singh was shown the yellow card in the 46th minute.
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India hold Kyrgyzstan 1-1
Kolkata, October 29 India played a spirited match but missed several easy chances that put paid to their hopes of a surprise win. Kyrgyzstan went ahead just before the breather through striker Amirov in the 43rd minute. India scored the equaliser through a penalty, converted by substitute Lalkamal Ghosh, in the 69 minute. India will now play Jordan in their second match following which they will face defending champions Korea Republic. Kyrgyzstan midfielder Ablakimov, after a solo run along the left flank, centred the ball into the goalmouth to Verevkin, who flicked it to his right, foxing Indian defender Rakesh Masih and custodian Paul Shilton. Striker Amirov, who charged in from the right, made no mistake in pushing the ball into the net. After conceding the goal, India pressed hard for the equaliser from the beginning of the second half and their quest gained force with the entry of gamemaker Lalkamal Ghosh, who substituted an off-colour Lalramluaha. Indian attacks fell on the Kyrgyz box like waves, but strikers Sushil Kumar Singh and Branco messed up several easy chances, conversion of even half of those could have ensured a win for them. The equaliser came in the 69th minute from a penalty after Branco was brought down inside the box by Kyrgyzstan defender Miagkih and the referee awarded a penalty to India. Lalkamal made no mistake as he placed the ball to the right of custodian Pavel Matiash, whose outstretched left hand touched the ball but failed to stop it. Earlier, in the opening match of the tournament, defending champions Korea Republic thrashed Jordan 3-0. Koreans struck in the 14th minute when striker Young Shun Shim made no mistake in pushing the ball into the Jordan net from an excellent centre by gamemaker Koang Hoon Shin, a veteran of the last edition of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. After leading by a goal at half-time, Korea pumped in two more goals in the second half. — PTI
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Kolkata, October 29 Beginning their quest for a berth in FIFA Under-20 World Cup in July at Canada, Korea began attacking from the word go. Striker Young Sung Shim scored a brace netting the opening goal in the 14th minute and also their third goal in the 66th minute, while Lee Sang Ho scored the second from a penalty in the 49th minute. Korea’s efforts paid dividends in the 14th minute immediately after a header by striker Young Rok Shin, who missed a number of open chances, hit the bar post. Striker Young Shun Shim made no mistake in pushing the ball into the Jordan net from an excellent centre by gamemaker Koang Hoon Shin, a veteran of the last edition of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Striker Lee Sang Ho, who substituted for midfielder Park Jong Jin to give more teeth to the Korean attack, scored the red-and-white brigade’s second goal in the 49th minute from the penalty spot. Young Sung Shim drove the final nail in Jordan’s coffin in the 66th minute scoring Korea’s third goal to clinch the victory. Shim chested down a lofted pass by Shin inside the box and scored with a brilliant half volley giving little chance to Jordan goalkeeper M Salah. Japan beat North Korea Bangalore: Fancied Japan beat North Korea 2-0 in a Group C encounter of the Asian Football Confederation Youth Championship here on Sunday. A firm favourite in their group that also includes Iran and Tajikistan, the Japanese asserted their supremacy over DPR Korea, who have qualified for the tournament after 16 years. But it was not a one-sided affair at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Kazuhisa Kawahara scored in the 32nd minute off a pass from Yasuhito Morishama to give the five-time runners-up a 1-0 lead. Yosuke Kashiwagi extended the lead, finding a Kawahara pass in the 82nd minute. Japan, in fact, found the North Koreans tough customers at times. — PTI 
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Punjab on top against HP
Patiala, October 29 Himachal Pradesh, who won the toss and elected to bat, were skittled out for a paltry 85. Barun Sharma was the only batsman who played with some confidence, scoring 21 with four fours. Hardevinder Singh and Amanpreet Singh captured four wickets each, giving away 43 and 22 runs, respectively. In reply, Punjab were 157 for two at draw of stumps. Ravi Inder Singh was 89 not out and Gaurav Gupta unbeaten on 20 at close of play.
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Best team award for Amritsar school Patiala, October 29 Mr Malwinder Singh, president, PEPSU Hockey Association, gave away the prizes while Mr Pargat Singh, Director, Sports Punjab, presided. The results are: athletics — 100 metres (final) Supreet Kaur, DGSS Public School, Muktsar,1, Sumandeep Kaur, GH Int. Panjgrainan, Gurdaspur, 2, and Harpal Kaur, GGSS School, Sunam, Sangrur, 3; 800 Metres : Supinder Kaur, Government S.S. School, Sirhind, 1, Rajvir Kaur, GSSS Sunam, 2, and Hardeep Kaur, GSS School Kairon, Tarn Taran, 3; (shot put): Lovneet Kaur, Dashmesh Girls Senior Secondary School, Muktsar, 1, Gurbinder Kaur, Government S. S. School, Kairon, 2, and Harkirat Kaur, Sant Budha Tara Singh School, Jalandhar, 3; (long jump) : Kulwinder Kaur, Baba Parmanand Kanya Vidyalaya, Sangrur,1, Amandeep Kaur, Dashmesh girls S.S School, Badal, 2, and and: Bhumika Thakur, DRMPHS, Gurdaspur 3; 3000 metres : Sunita Kaur, Government High School Dudia, Sangrur, 1, Supinder Kaur, GSS School, Sirhind, 2, and Rajandeep Kaur, Government High School Aloona- Palah, Ludhiana, 3; : high jump: Suman Devi Punia, Dashmesh S. S. School, Badal,1, Harpreet Kaur, Government Middle School, Ropar, 2, and Kulbir Kaur, S. S. Kanya School, Tarn Taran, 3; (hockey): Gurdaspur 1, Sangrur 2, and Muktsar 3; and volleyball: Muktsar 1, Ludhiana 2, and Moga 3.
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Athletics meet Patiala, October 29 Mr Sukhchain Singh Cheema, a wrestling coach and Dronachayra awardee presided over the function.
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