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Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
24 drivers finalised for Indian Racing League 2025 edition
The Indian Racing Festival (IRF), for its 2025 season, held the Driver Draft in Mumbai for the Indian Racing League (IRL). The event finalised 24 drivers across six franchise teams, introducing a structured and inclusive approach to team formation in Indian motorsport. Each franchise selected four drivers, ensuring a mix of experience, national representation, and gender diversity. The grid features international names, such as former Formula 1 test driver and Le Mans winner Neel Jani , British driver Jon Lancaster, and two-time IRL champion Raoul Hyman. On the domestic front, drivers, including Ruhaan Alva, Sai Sanjay, and Sohil Shah were selected, along with female racers such as Caitlin Wood, Fabienne Wohlwend, and Gabriela Jilkova. Franchise owners, including public figures from cinema and sport like Arjun Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya, and Sourav Ganguly, were present at the draft. Akhilesh Reddy, chairman and MD of Racing Promotions (RPPL), said the draft represents a step forward in building a structured, performance-oriented racing league. 'This draft celebrates talent and marks a new foundation for motorsport in India,' he said. The 2025 IRL season, starting in August, will be held across multiple cities and a mix of permanent and street circuits.
India.com
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Indian Racing Festival 2025 Flags Off with Historic Driver Draft in Mumbai
The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) 2025 marked a landmark moment for Indian motorsport with the first-ever official Driver Draft of the Indian Racing League (IRL), held at Taj Lands End in Mumbai. This event brought together franchise owners, top league officials, and media, laying the foundation for an exhilarating season ahead. The draft introduced a transparent, structured approach to team building—selecting 24 drivers across six franchises. Each team drafted an international ace, an emerging talent, a domestic star, and a female racer, showcasing IRF's commitment to inclusivity and competitive excellence. Fans can look forward to seasoned racers like Le Mans winner Neel Jani (Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru), two-time IRL champion Raoul Hyman (Goa Aces), and GP2 veteran Jon Lancaster (Hyderabad Blackbirds). Rising Indian talents such as Ruhaan Alva, Sai Sanjay, Sohil Shah, and Akshay Bohra bring fresh energy, while accomplished women drivers like Fabienne Wohlwend and Gabriela Jilkova ensure diverse representation on the grid. The draft was followed by team announcements from celebrity owners—Arjun Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya, John Abraham, Sourav Ganguly, Sudeep Kichcha, and Keerthivasan—who shared their excitement and strategic visions. Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & MD of Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL), stated, 'With this driver draft, we're building a sport for India, by India, with the world watching.' The IRF 2025 season kicks off in August, spanning premier circuits and vibrant street tracks across India. As these franchises head into the championship with balanced, star-studded rosters, Indian motorsport stands poised for a thrilling new chapter.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: After Lord's defeat, Sourav Ganguly makes huge prediction on Ravindra Jadeja's Test future
Ravindra Jadeja (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Following India's narrow loss at Lord's in the third Test against England, former India captain Sourav Ganguly shared his views on the defeat, pointing out the missed opportunity despite the batting depth in the side. He also lauded Ravindra Jadeja for his resilient knock, backed by tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in a tense finish. India suffered one of their most heartbreaking Test defeats in recent times, going down by 22 runs and falling 1-2 behind in the five-match series. Chasing 193, India were in deep trouble at 82/7 before Jadeja launched a fightback with help from Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bumrah, and Siraj. The last two batters faced a combined 84 deliveries but could only add nine runs. Siraj was eventually bowled in unfortunate fashion, ending India's spirited chase. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Speaking during a press event of the 2025 season Indian Racing Festival (IRF) Driver Draft, Ganguly admitted he was 'a little bit disappointed' with India's batting, given their performances earlier in the series. "They should have got this 190, and when you saw Jadeja guts it out and fight and score the runs, the batting quality in this team is absolutely brilliant, and I think they will be more disappointed than I am because it was an opportunity to get 2-1 up in the series against England. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Launch: 2/3/4 BHK Luxury in Panvel L&T Panvel Enquire Now Undo Two more matches to go. I am sure they have left disappointed not getting 190. Especially with the quality of batsmanship there is in the dressing room. " Lord's museum tour: Cricket's greatest artifacts and the stories behind them Ganguly added that even a small contribution from the top-order could have made the difference in India's favour. "Sad from a team's point of view, but Jadeja has been exceptional. He is going to continue to play for India as long as he bats and performs like this. He has been around for a long time. Almost 80 Test matches and more than 200 one-day games." "And now you can see if batting, bowling, fielding, you know, he's a special player and his batting has really improved over the years with experience and quality. He was actually a top-order batsmen for Saurashtra in his younger days and then became a left-arm spinner. So he has a special player and is a very important part of this team," he concluded. 'Pretty cooked': Ben Stokes after leading England to Epic Lord's triumph During the match, Jadeja also crossed a significant milestone by completing 7,000 international runs. In 361 appearances for India, he has scored 7,018 runs at an average of 33.41, including four centuries and 39 fifties in 302 innings, with a highest score of 175*. In Test cricket, Jadeja has scored 3,697 runs in 83 matches at an average of 36.97, including four hundreds and 26 fifties. His top score of 175* came in this format, which remains his most productive with the bat. So far in this series, he has scored 327 runs in six innings at a staggering average of 109.00, with four fifties and a top score of 89. He is currently the fifth-highest run-scorer in the series. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Mint
10-07-2025
- General
- Mint
Gujrat bridge collapse: IRF calls for regular monitoring, maintenance of Infrastructures
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The International Road Federation (IRF) on Thursday expressed concern over the collapse of a section of the Gambhira bridge in Gujarat, resulting in the loss of lives. The Geneva-based global road safety body stressed the need for regular monitoring and maintenance of bridges and other vital infrastructure in the country. As many as 13 people died during the bridge collapse at Gambhira in Gujarat on Wednesday. IRF President Emeritus K K Kapila said the natural environment is harsh and corrosive to bridges, regardless of the type of material, quality of construction, or means of erection. "Regular use of these structures further accelerates their deterioration. Concerned authorities, including civil and structural engineers, must conduct regular assessments of bridge elements to establish conditions and then address critical defects to preserve the safety and integrity of bridges," Kapila said He said managing vital assets for maximising service life and serviceability demands innovative and modern technologies. IRF India chapter president Akhilesh Srivastava said innovations in terms of instrumentation, data analysis, and artificial intelligence offer great potential for the monitoring and maintenance of infrastructures, as a complement to traditional visual inspection methods. Three people were killed and five others rescued after several vehicles fell into a river when the portion of a four-decade-old bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday morning. Five to six vehicles fell into the Mahisagar river after a slab of the Gambhira bridge, located on the river which connects central Gujarat and Saurashtra regions of the state, collapsed, Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel had said.
Malaysiakini
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Court grants leave for IRF to challenge book ban
The Kuala Lumpur High Court today granted the Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF) leave to apply for a judicial review, challenging the government's ban on its book on the Malay translation of 'The Message of the Qur'an' by Muhammad Asad. The respondents in the case are the federal government, the home minister, and the Al-Quran Printing Control and Licensing Board. The application seeks to quash the ban and obtain...
