Delhi on driver seat against J&K in CK Naidu trophy
SRINAGAR, Oct 30 (UNI): A captain's knock of 105 by Delhi Skipper Aditya Jain helped visitors to take a vital first innings lead of 231 runs over Jammu and Kashmir on the second day of the under-22 C K Naidu Trophy league match at the Sher-i-Kashmir cricket stadium here today.
Delhi scored 456 for nine in reply to Jammu and Kashmir's 225 runs.
Resuming at 26 for no loss today with Rahul Dewan at 22 and Deepak Rajput at 1, Delhi lost their first wicket after Dewan reached 62 when the score was 117 when he fell LBW to Asif Rasool Jain scored a brilliant 105 before he was caught by Manzoor Ilahi of the bowling of Asif.
The other scorers for Delhi were Abhishek Sharma (63), Rahul Dewan (62) and Abhinav Bali (58).Delhi were 456 for 9 wickets at the draw of stumps with Tushal Pant 38 and P Chakwara yet to score.
Asif was the most successful bowler for the hosts taking five wickets after conceeding 70 runs followed by Adil Misgar who get three wickets for 110 runs.
Brief Score: J&K first innings: 225 for all out (Sandeep Sharma 63, Obaid Ahmed 46, W.
Victor 5 for 28) Delhi first innings: 456 for 9 (A Jain 105, A Sharma 63 and R Dewan 62, Asif Rasool 5 for 70 and A Misgir 3 for 110.
Mizo govt to monitor on sports grants AIZAWL, Oct 30 (UNI): Mizoram government has warned the sports associations in the state that a Vigilance cell would keep a close watch to monitor the utilisation of grants given to them.
Principal Secretary to the state government Vanhela Pachuau said different sports associations received substantial amount as grants this year and the government would maintain a proper register on the expenditures incurred.
Speaking about the allegations levelled at the sports associations and state Sports Council on mismanagement of funds, Pachuau said, "Leaders of these associations should ensure proper utilisation of funds is done." He urged the associations should take care that only capable sports persons were selected and no bias or nepotism was involved.