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Former F1 Champion Mika Hakkinen Inaugurates India's First CIK-Certified Karting Circuit Near Chennai

In what will be a big boost to the sport in the country, double Formula One World Champion Mika Hakkinen flagged off Indian motorsports on a new and exciting journey by inaugurating the state-of-the-art Madras International Karting Arena (M.I.K.A.), at the iconic Madras Motor Sports Club in Chennai on Thursday. Hakkinen, on a whistle-stop visit to Chennai enroute to Singapore for the F1 Grand Prix, inaugurated the new facility at a gala ceremony that was attended by India's two former F1 drivers, Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok.

Hardik Pandya Practices With Red-Ball, Raises Buzz Over Potential Test Cricket Return

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya practiced with red-ball cricket on Thursday, sharing a video with his fans on social media. The 30-year-old, who last played Test match for India back in 2018 against England, took to X and posted a video of him practicing some batting and bowling with red-ball. In 11 Tests for India, Pandya scored 532 runs at an average of 31.29, with a century and four fifties in 18 innings. His best score was 108. He also took 17 wickets at an average of 31.05, with the best bowling figures of 5/28.

Bangladesh Pacer Hasan Mahmud Joins Dale Steyn To Record Rare Feat In 1st Test Against India

Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud joined the elite company of pacers alongside South African legend Dale Steyn to have four wickets as a visiting pacer on day one of a Test match in India since year 2000. Mahmud accomplished this feat during the first Test against India at Chennai's MA Chidambram Stadium. The bowler delivered a scorching spell on first day, taking 4/58 in 18 overs at an economy rate of 3.20. The bowler got rid of a star-studded top-order consisting of skipper Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), Virat Kohli (6), and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant (39).

NDTV Yuva Conclave: One Athlete Manu Bhaker Would Like To Switch Her Life With? Olympic Medallist's Response Is Bold

Star Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is a trailblazer in many ways. After India's independence, Manu is the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. She is also the first female shooter to win an Olympic medal. On Thursday, Manu was one of the guests at NDTV Yuva Conclave where the pistol shooter talked on her journey leading up to the Paris Olympics 2024 and the adulation that she received after winning two bronze medals.

"I Lost My Confidence": Manu Bhaker Recalls Tokyo Olympics Debacle

Recalling her pistol malfunction at the Tokyo Olympics, Indian shooting ace Manu Bhaker revealed that she lost her confidence after the incident.

Shreyas Iyer Flops Again But Sanju Samson Makes A Strong Case With Good Show In Duleep Trophy

The under-pressure Shreyas Iyer's dismal run continued but strong performances from the other frontline batters, including Sanju Samson, guided India D to 306 for five on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy match against India B in Anantapur on Thursday. Iyer, aiming to make a comeback to India's Test squad, fell for a second successive duck in the ongoing tournament. However, Devdutt Padikkal (50), Srikar Bharat (52), RickyBhui (56) and Samson (89 not out) smashed half-centuries as India D batters produced a solid show.

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir's Heartfelt Gesture For Ravichandran Ashwin's Century vs Bangladesh

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's rearguard performance salvaged India in the first innings of the first Test against Bangladesh, with both allrounders unbeaten at the end of the first day's play at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. At stumps on day one, Team India were at 339 for 6, with Ashwin (102 not out) and Jadeja (86 not out) looking strong after an unbeaten 195-run partnership. Bangladesh failed to maintain their momentum after picking up six wickets in the first two sessions of day and ended up conceding 163 runs in the third session, failing to get a breakthrough.

Bangladesh's Pace Revolution: Story Of Planning, Commitment At Grassroots Level

For the last one month, Bangladesh is on a mission to reverse a long-standing trend of left-arm spinners leading their bowling. Two beanpole quicks are at the forefront of that changing of baton - Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana. They arrived on these shores after a sensational effort against Pakistan, but India could be a daunting destination even for the more experienced ones. But on the opening day of the first Test against India here on Thursday, Mahmud (4/58) and Rana (1/80) justified the hype around them, rather contrastingly.

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Former F1 Champion Mika Hakkinen Inaugurates India's First CIK-Certified Karting Circuit Near Chennai

Hardik Pandya Practices With Red-Ball, Raises Buzz Over Potential Test Cricket Return

Bangladesh Pacer Hasan Mahmud Joins Dale Steyn To Record Rare Feat In 1st Test Against India

NDTV Yuva Conclave: One Athlete Manu Bhaker Would Like To Switch Her Life With? Olympic Medallist's Response Is Bold

"I Lost My Confidence": Manu Bhaker Recalls Tokyo Olympics Debacle

Shreyas Iyer Flops Again But Sanju Samson Makes A Strong Case With Good Show In Duleep Trophy

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir's Heartfelt Gesture For Ravichandran Ashwin's Century vs Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Pace Revolution: Story Of Planning, Commitment At Grassroots Level