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Hello Jammu News at 1:07:00 PM 0


Hyderabad, Oct 11 (PTI) Stop the comparisons and let Prithvi Shaw be -- Indian captain Virat Kohli Thursday demanded "some space" for the teenage sensation, whose batting has drawn parallels with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag. 

Hailed as a child prodigy, Shaw had a cracking Test debut against the West Indies team, hitting 134 off 154 balls in the first Test against Rajkot. The knock led to a media frenzy and a series of comments on how he is destined for greatness.

On the eve of the second Test here, the skipper, who tasted stardom quite early himself, took queries on the 18-year-old and called for some space. 

"I don't think he should be rushed into anything yet because you need to give a youngster a space to grow, in his own abilities. This guy is supremely talented and he has got great ability as everyone saw," the skipper said at the pre-match press conference.

"We definitely think he (Shaw) has it in him to play at the highest level and he can repeat what he did in the first game. He is a very keen learner, a sharp guy. He understands situations well. We are all very happy for him," he added.

Kohli echoed India opener Gautam Gambhir, who Wednesday said that people should stop comparing him to the great Virender Sehwag. 

"We shouldn't compare him to anyone yet. We shouldn't put him in a space where he feels pressure of any kind and he should be left in a space where he enjoys his cricket and slowly grows into a player we all believe in." 

Tournaments like the IPL, the A tours, live coverage of the U-19 tournaments put youngsters under instant spotlight and Kohli agreed that they are more equipped to handle pressure situations.

"Definitely it could be one of the reasons (early exposure) because they are already exposed to the environment that the international game would replicate. But there's always pressure of playing for the country.

"When you get that cap in the morning of the game, there's always butterflies in the stomach and I am sure everyone feels that pressure.

"But I am sure it is not as intense as 10-15 years back, when you didn't have any exposure in this kind of cricket and suddenly you are put out there in a Test match making your debut for India the highest or toughest thing there could be." 

IPL is one of the tournaments that had helped youngsters not get overawed by top flight cricket.

"So I agree with the fact that they have played in situations in the IPL where they play in front of so many people that they are not nervous anymore at the big stage.

"...I think they are not overawed by the scenario and I think that's always going to be an advantage because the guys coming in can start doing the job from game one which both these young guys have done that and Hanuma (Vihari) as well. They are supremely confident guys, those who are coming up (the ranks)." 

The skipper scored his 24th hundred in Rajkot where he ran nearly 100 runs (99) in singles and doubles.

The master batsman believes that he has now reached a stage where he can bat for two days piling up runs in singles and doubles.

"You also have to realise that by the time the middle-order walked in at that game, the ball was soft. The pitch was not as quick, the harder ball comes onto the bat, so you have more boundary opportunities.

That said, the skipper is still ready to punish the loose balls.

"You can run your way to a hundred as well. There's no harm in that, I think with that mindset you understand your game you can bat all day, you can bat for two days and just score in singles and doubles." 

However this strategy comes with a rider according to Kohli clarity of mind.

"You don't necessarily need to hit a boundary and if you are convinced about that in your own head then the bowler gets to know as well and then the battle of patience starts.

"So I think you have to be convinced first that you can play all day with singles and doubles and not necessarily wanting to hit the big shots but given an opportunity, obviously you'll cash in on the loose balls.

"I think defence and understanding your off stump and being happy with that set up is the most basic in Test match batting," the skipper added.

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Hello Jammu News at 12:50:00 PM 0



London, Sept 12 :  Skipper Joe Root paid rich tribute to James Anderson for becoming the most successful fast bowler in Test history and hoped he will continue to spearhead the English attack and terrorise batsmen in future.

Anderson overtook Australia's Glenn McGrath to become the most successful fast bowler in Test history, with 564 wickets. He is behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708) and India's Anil Kumble (619) in the list of Test bowlers with most wickets.

"What Jimmy has achieved and what he's capable of achieving still is astounding really. He looked very determined - and when he's in that mood, you want to just keep him going as long as possible," Root said on Tuesday.

"For him to be in the same league as McGrath, and now chasing the big two spinners, is phenomenal. I think the most exciting thing is he's bowling at his best and I can see that carrying forward for a long time still.

"I hope there's going to be a number of series in the future where he is leading the attack, and terrorising batters," Root said.

Anderson snapped the last wicket as India lost the fifth Test by 118 runs to hand England a 4-1 win in the five-match series.

Root said the series win over World No. 1 India signifies England are on an upward curve and hoped his Test team will emulate the ODI side and show consistency during the winter tours of Sri Lanka and West Indies.

"I think we are on an upward curve and have shown a lot of improvement throughout this summer. When we have had tough days and tough moments we have responded well to that," he said.

"This winter will pose a lot of challenges and we can show some growth as a team and show some consistency like the one-day side have. It is a great chance to do that now. It has been a brilliant summer of Test cricket and it's been a fabulous win.

"There are always areas where you are looking at improvement. Both sides top order have found things very difficult. It proves more than anything it has been challenging against the new ball on these surfaces. We have been very smart and made sure we have got to totals," he added.

KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant scored centuries and put on 204 runs for the sixth wicket to raise visions of a fighting draw and an improbable Indian victory.

However, Rahul was bowled by a massive leg break from Adil Rashid to trigger a collapse.

"It was a brilliant delivery. Rashid has that in him that's why we have him in the side, because he has the ability to change games, turn situations like that on their head," Root said.

"Credit has to go to those two guys for the way they played in that middle session, they made it very difficult for us. We came off at tea with all three results still possible which for me shows Test cricket is in a really good place.

"I say that for the whole series, not just this game. It shows it's very exciting, and for me it's still the pinnacle of our sport," said Root.

While Anderson took 564 wickets, Alastair Cook scored his 33rd Test century to finish his international career on a high and Root said it was a fitting end to the series.

"For Alastair to go out like that, and Jimmy to finish the game off in real style was so fitting for those two guys - who are really close mates. They're going to miss playing with each other," Root said.

"Few times this week I have asked him (Cook) whether he is sure he is making the right decision. I am just so pleased that he can go out in real style. I'm sure whatever he chooses to do next he will be great."

Cook's century was one of the many moments of celebration for England.

Root said: "It was an amazing reception (on his hundred) and a very fitting one as well. You could see how much it meant to him and his family. You saw his kids on the screen clapping and he nearly started tearing up," he said.

"It all got a bit emotional in the middle. It shows how much he has meant to English cricket. To be out there and see that up and close I will savour that forever," said the skipper.

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Hello Jammu News at 12:32:00 PM 0

‘Lauds role of cricketer in developing sport in JK’

SRINAGAR, JULY 07: Cricketer Irfan Pathan who played for Indian National Team today called on Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar. During the meeting, Irfan Pathan apprised the Advisor about the efforts to develop cricket in the state.
Special DGP V K Singh and the local cricketer of Kashmir, Parvez Rasool who also represented the Indian Cricket Team was also present on the occasion.
Pertinently the cricketer from Gujarat has been roped in by J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) for the initial one year term as mentor cum player.
The Advisor appreciated the efforts of Irfan Pathan in mentoring the local players. Youth of J&K has got the immense talent and need is to give them platform and chance to excel, he added.
K Vijay Kumar also lauds the role of former Indian Cricketer in unearthing the hidden talent by visiting the various districts of the state and further grooming them to improve their game. It was informed that he along with Parvez Rasool and other senior players have been holding coaching clinics in various parts of J&K.
On the occasion, both the players gave their suggestions and inputs to further develop the game of cricket in the state by providing the players every possible facility.
The Advisor assured the cricketers that the state government would provide all possible support for the development of the game and to get the hidden talent from small places of the state.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:04:00 PM 0

160 teams from Kashmir, 164 from Jammu to participate in tourney
SRINAGAR, JUNE 22: The State Cricket Academy is all set to organize a mega cricketing event from next month, in which 160 teams from the Kashmir province and 164 teams from the Jammu province are will be participating to fight it out for the title.
          The event would be held in two phases for which the registration process has already started two months ago.
“It will be first major cricket event to be held in Jammu and Kashmir on this scale this season. The top cricketers from all over State would be taking part in the event,” Director State Cricket Academy Mubashir Hassan said.
The second edition will also witness teams from Ladakh, the players for which were selected during recently Ladakh Students Tournament held in Srinagar.
"It is our ambitious project of unearthing the hidden talent in our State. The matches would be held in all the major district venues across the State,” the Director SCA said.
He said that to make the event more attractive, bumper cash prizes of Rs 25 lakh will be awarded to the top performers which will eventually help in giving a boost to the sports activities in the State.

He said the event will also provide an opportunity to find the young talent which can be groomed so that they can feature in national events to mark their name for themselves and for the State.
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Hello Jammu News at 10:04:00 PM 0


          NEW DELHI, JUNE 19: Jammu & Kashmir women cricketers met Australian cricketing legend Adam Gilchrist here today to take some tips from the cricketing legend.
They also played an exhibition match against a team from the Jesus and Mary Convent at the Australian High Commission.
The friendly match was played between Education for All Stars Cricket team captained by Adam Gilchrist and Women Cricket Team from Jesus & Marry College, New Delhi at Australian High Commission lawns here.
          The Education for All Stars Cricket team comprised a mixture of High Commission staff and women cricketers of Jammu and Kashmir. The arrangements for the match were coordinated by Advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Prof Amitabh Mattoo and the event was a joint venture of State Government of J&K and Australia India Institute Delhi.   Besides Australian High Commissioner and cricketer Adam Gilchrest, Advisor to JK CM, Prof Amitabh Mattoo, Dr Amanda Day Counselor (Education) Australian High Commission, Secretary J&K Sports Council Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, Director State Cricket Academy JKSSC Mubashir Hassan and a host of other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
          Dr Amanda Day while welcoming the Adam Gilchrist and other dignitaries thanked J&K Chief Minister for her support and encouraging women to take part in sports activities.
          Interacting with the budding cricketers of J&K and Delhi, Prof Amitabh Mattoo said that “it is indeed a great honour to have cricketing legend Adam Gilchrist with us today.” He said that the aim of bringing the girls cricket team to Delhi is to explore their hidden talent. He said that Chief Minister Ms Mehbooba Mufti personally monitored the arrangements for the event. 
          The Advisor thanked the Australian High Commissioner for providing all the necessary support in organizing such a successful event. He also lauded the efforts of Secretary Sports Council Waheed-ur-Rehman Para for boosting sports activities in the state.  

          Later, Adam Gilchrist in his address said that such events help in focusing on the education relationship and promotion of women and leadership in sports. He also highlighted that the two countries (India and Australia) share common characteristics such as dedication, motivation, self discipline and added that there is lot of scope in education sector by exchange of ideas with people at all levels from teachers to students. 
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