<p> Emotions got the better of the occasion as the title clash between Income Tax, Chennai and ONGC, Dehradun was marred by a scuffle among players, which eventually saw three hoopsters getting ejected from the game in the 2nd Mulki Ram Sunder All-India Basketball tournament at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium here on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>For the record Incomes Tax emerged champions by 70-56 margin.<br />Barely five minutes into the first quarter, a tussle broke out between ONGC’s centre Yadwinder Singh and IT’s centre Ravi Kumar. Ravi had allegdely elbowed Yadwinder in the heat of the game and the latter responded rather rashly by slapping Ravi on the face. Veteran ONGC centre Murali Krishna also rushed in to his team-mate’s defence. The incident forced the refree to disqualify all three players from the game. <br /><br />However, not letting it affect their game, Income Tax gave a dominating performance to defeat ONGC and emerge champions. Riding on Akilan Pari’s impressive three-pointers, Income Tax galloped to a 20-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. By end of the half-time, the lead was stretched to 44-24. <br /><br />Ram Kumar top scored with 20 points and Rikin Pethani, with 19, made valuable contribution for the winners.<br /><br />In the third quarter, ONGC were forced to resort to tough jumpshots and layups as IT centre Rikin defended resolutely. <br /><br />Results: Final: Income Tax, Chennai: 70 (Ram Kumar 22 points, Rikin Pethani 19, Akilan Pari 10) bt ONGC, Dehradun (Vishesh Bhriguvanshi 24, Riyazuddin 14). <br /><br />Third-place play-off: Vijaya Bank: 65 (Anil Kumar 26, Arvind 19, Rajesh Uppar 11) bt Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB): 61 (Albin Baby 32, Anoop 11, Ajith 8). <br />Most Valuable Player: MA Raghuram ( Income Tax, Chennai)<br />Most Promising Player: Ram Kumar (Income Tax, Chennai).</p>
<p> Emotions got the better of the occasion as the title clash between Income Tax, Chennai and ONGC, Dehradun was marred by a scuffle among players, which eventually saw three hoopsters getting ejected from the game in the 2nd Mulki Ram Sunder All-India Basketball tournament at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium here on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>For the record Incomes Tax emerged champions by 70-56 margin.<br />Barely five minutes into the first quarter, a tussle broke out between ONGC’s centre Yadwinder Singh and IT’s centre Ravi Kumar. Ravi had allegdely elbowed Yadwinder in the heat of the game and the latter responded rather rashly by slapping Ravi on the face. Veteran ONGC centre Murali Krishna also rushed in to his team-mate’s defence. The incident forced the refree to disqualify all three players from the game. <br /><br />However, not letting it affect their game, Income Tax gave a dominating performance to defeat ONGC and emerge champions. Riding on Akilan Pari’s impressive three-pointers, Income Tax galloped to a 20-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. By end of the half-time, the lead was stretched to 44-24. <br /><br />Ram Kumar top scored with 20 points and Rikin Pethani, with 19, made valuable contribution for the winners.<br /><br />In the third quarter, ONGC were forced to resort to tough jumpshots and layups as IT centre Rikin defended resolutely. <br /><br />Results: Final: Income Tax, Chennai: 70 (Ram Kumar 22 points, Rikin Pethani 19, Akilan Pari 10) bt ONGC, Dehradun (Vishesh Bhriguvanshi 24, Riyazuddin 14). <br /><br />Third-place play-off: Vijaya Bank: 65 (Anil Kumar 26, Arvind 19, Rajesh Uppar 11) bt Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB): 61 (Albin Baby 32, Anoop 11, Ajith 8). <br />Most Valuable Player: MA Raghuram ( Income Tax, Chennai)<br />Most Promising Player: Ram Kumar (Income Tax, Chennai).</p>
