NEW DELHI: Lala Amarnath, the first captain of independent India today declared that he will not go to the Ferozeshah Kotla Ground to watch the triangular cricket series final between India and Australia on April 14 in protest against the `callous attitude' of the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) in providing passes.

The octogenarian is upset that of the two passes due to him, one has been given for the west side enclosure and the other is for a seat near the scoreboard on the North West part of the Stadium. The formerIndian Test skipper said, ``Everyone knows I need some help to watch the match in the Stadium but this is the treatment meted out to me.''

NLC take lead

CHENNAI: Former champions Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) emerged as a sole leader, with a one point leader of reigning champions LIC in the third round of the Central Revenue Sports Board (CRSB) National Institutional chess championship here today. In the third round NLCaccounted for former champions Indian Bank.

Results (third round)

NLC (10.5) bt Indian Bank (8), LIC (9.5) bt ICF (7), Southern Railway `A' (8) bt ONGC (7), Southern Railway `b' (5) lost to Indian Airlines (9.5), P&T (6) drew with CRSB (6), Income Tax (4) lost to TNEB (7), Major Ports (6) bt RBI (3.5), Canara Bank (3.5) bt CPWD (3), IT Settlement (4) bt CRSB Mixed (0.5).

Bhapoo third

MUMBAI: India's Rohan Bhapoo today defeated Marcus Yeap of Malaysia 9-3, 9-0, 9-2 to gain third position in the Sports Excel Milo under-18 Squash championship at Kaulalumpur according to information recieved here. Bhapoo seeded fourth has earlier defeated his colleague Parth Doshi 8-10, 9-5, 9-5, 9-4 in the quarter finals before loosing to top-seeded Winson Chung of Hongkong in the semifinals.

Narsimhan invited

CHENNAI: Prof P Narasimhan, one of the most respected officials by the players in the Indian circuit, has been invited to attend the European Chief of Officials' School at Frankfurt, Germany, onApril 18 and 19 by the ATP tour. Prof. Narasimhan, who had officiated in more than 350 tournaments during the last 25 years, is the first Indian to be extended such an invitation.

Roy for Rotterdam

NEW DELHI: Dr Ashis Roy, the oldest active marathoner in India, is leaving for the Netherlands to participate in the April 19 Rotterdam Marathon. The 65-year-old Roy, will then travel to the Yugoslav Republic to take part in the April 25 Belgrade Marathon, which will make him the only Indian to run two full marathons within a span of five days. A veteran of 36 marathons, Roy is aspiring to complete 50 marathons before he turns 70.