Formula 1: Verstappen goes 'back to roots' with helmet redesign for 2025

IANS | February 13, 2025 10:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As the 2025 Formula 1 season draws closer, four-time World Champion Max Verstappen has revealed a striking new helmet design that takes inspiration from his earliest days in racing. The Red Bull star has chosen to go "back to the roots" with a look that closely mirrors the iconic helmet of his father, former Formula 1 driver Jos Verstappen while incorporating subtle personal touches that make it uniquely his own.

Champions Trophy: Mehidy Hasan Miraz named Bangladesh vice-captain

IANS | February 13, 2025 8:52 PM

Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the vice-captain of Bangladesh men's cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19. The 27-year-old allrounder, who has been one of Bangladesh’s most consistent performers across formats, will serve as deputy to Najmul Hossain Shanto for the marquee tournament set to begin on February 19.

Rizwan backs Babar amid form struggles as Pakistan eye Tri-Series final

IANS | February 13, 2025 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As Pakistan prepare for the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series against New Zealand in Karachi, skipper Mohammad Rizwan has thrown his weight behind former captain Babar Azam, backing the star batter to rediscover his best form. While runs in Friday’s game would be valuable, the broader concern remains Babar’s long-term dip in form, which has seen his numbers drop across all formats.

Players Championship golf: Yuvraj Sandhu shoots a steady 68, holds on to lead

IANS | February 13, 2025 8:04 PM

Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) Yuvraj Sandhu of Chandigarh hung on to a one-shot lead courtesy of his steady two-under 68 on day three often referred to as ‘moving day’ in golf. Yuvraj (63-61-68), a winner at Tollygunge Club in the past, has a three-day total of 18-under 192 as he continued in the lead for the third consecutive day at the INR 1 crore PGTI Players Championship 2025 at The Tollygunge Club Ltd, the 2025 PGTI season-opener.

Mark Robinson departs as Warwickshire overhauls coaching setup

IANS | February 13, 2025 7:45 PM

Birmingham, Feb 13 (IANS) Warwickshire County Cricket Club has parted ways with First Team Coach Mark Robinson by mutual consent, bringing an end to his four-year tenure at Edgbaston. Robinson, who took charge in 2021, leaves behind a legacy that includes guiding the Bears to a County Championship title in his debut season but also overseeing a period of inconsistency in red-ball and white-ball formats.

I-League 2024-25: SC Bengaluru hold Rajasthan United to a 2-2 draw

IANS | February 13, 2025 7:06 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) Hosts Sporting Club Bengaluru picked up an important point as they fought back to draw 2-2 with Rajasthan United in an intense I-League 2024-25 encounter at the Bangalore Football Stadium here on Thursday. The visitors led 1-0 at halftime, but a spirited second-half performance from Bengaluru ensured that the points were shared.