IES E topple Shardashram

Jan 2: Indian education society IES English entered the final of the Giles Shield Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament defeating holders Shard...

Jan 2: Indian education society IES English entered the final of the Giles Shield Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament defeating holders Shardashram English by 23 runs on the concluding day of the two-day semi-final at New Hind ground, Matunga here on Friday. They meet Balmohan Vidyamandir, who beat Springfield-Rizvi by ten wickets yesterday at Shivaji Park, in the summit clash.

Shardashram, English, chasing a target of 262 in 75 overs, and needing another 246 runs in 71 overs with all the wickets in hand, were all out for 239 in 69 overs.

Shardashram, had a early setback when Viren Mistry was run out at overnight score of 16. The second wicket pair of Rahul Raipally 27 and Rohit Salunke 33 added 63 runs. Thereafter, they lost two quick wickets and were tottering at 80 for four.

However, the fifth wicket partnership of 79 runs between left-hander Abhishek Prabhu and Pradosh Mayekar brought the victory in sight. When the partnership was looking dangerous, off-spinner Abhishek Pawaskar induced Prabhu 23 to give a return catch.

At the other end Mayekar was going great guns as Shardashram were placed at 226 for six at the tea interval, with Mayekar one short of his well deserved century.

However, in the first over after the break, leg-spinner Rohan Amladi, took two wickets to reduce their rivals to 227 for eight. Mayekar was bowled while trying to turn on the leg side for a gritty 99 inclusive of 13 hits to the ropes.

The Shardashram innings lasted for another 12 runs and they were bowled out for 239. Amladi finished with three for 58 while medium-pacer Prathmesh Bhingarde took three for 56 and Pawaskar captured two wickets for 42.Brief scores: IES, English 262-9 in 75 overs bt Shardashram English 239 in 69 overs Rahul Raipally 27, Rohit Salunke 33, Pradosh Mayekar 99; Rohan Amladi 3 for 58, Prathamesh Bhingarde 3 for 56, Abhishek Pawaskar 2 for 42 by 23 runs

Sunil Gudge retires

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Former Maharashtra all-rounder Sunil Gudge today retired from first class cricket in Pune citing persoanl personal reasons.

The 39-year old Gudge had played in 56 Ranji Trophy ties from 1979 to 1997 and captured 104 wickets including 28 catches and scored more than 1000 runs.Gudge was a member of the West Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy under the captaincy of Sunil Gavaskar and Anshuman Gaikwad in 1981-82 and 1987-88 respectively.

He was selected in the Indian squad under-19 against Pakistan and England held in 1978-79 and 1981-82 respectively. An assistant manager with the State Bank of India SBI, also played against the Sri Lankans representing Board President8217;s XI in the 1986-87 season.

Indian Gym eye double

Indian gymkhana entered the finals of both, the mini boys and mini girls events of the Fr Agnel Open basketball tournament sponsored by McDonalds at Vashi, today.

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The Gymkhana8217;s boys beat Loyala Pune 58-38 half-time 25-16 with Rohan Kumar 19 points leading the scoring and R Sachin following with 14.Dastur replied through Ankit Desai 12 and Girish Chopda 6 but the effort fell way short. The winners now meet Ghatkopar YMCA in tomorrow8217;s final.Indian Gymkhana8217;s mini girls emulated their mini boys, beating Dastur 41-8 23-5. B Reena 9 and Sejal Patani 8 scored for Indian Gymkhana. Gayatri scored four for the losers. Indian Gymkhana now take on AVS Dombivli for the title tomorrow.