NHAI introduces fresh hike in toll rates on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway; check new tariff here
Bengaluru: The National Highways Authority of India has once again issued an order to increase the toll rate of Bangalore-Mysore expressway by 22%.
Motorists were not aware of the toll rate increase due to the FASTag, as the higher fares have been in effect since June 1. The one-way fare for cars, vans, and jeeps has been raised from Rs 135 to Rs 165, resulting in an increase of Rs 30.
For light vehicles and minibuses, the one-way toll rate has been raised from Rs 220 to Rs 270, an increase of Rs 50. The toll for trucks, buses, and 2-axle vehicles has been increased from Rs 460 to Rs 565. The one-way toll rate for three-axle vehicles has been raised from Rs 3 to Rs 500, representing an increase of Rs 615.
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The toll for heavy vehicles has been raised from Rs 720 to Rs 885, while for seven or more axle vehicles, the toll has been increased from Rs 880 to Rs 1,080. This is the second toll hike announced by the National Highways Authority of India since the previous announcement on April 10.
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I forgot that I can use saliva, but will use it from now on: RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bengaluru, Apr 17 (PTI): Fast bowlers often have elephantine memory but Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar rather sheepishly conceded that he has forgotten to use saliva to shine the ball despite the redrafted rules, and promised to make amends in the IPL match against Punjab Kings here on Friday.
In the run-up to this season’s IPL, the BCCI had lifted the ban on using saliva as a ball polishing agent after several captains favoured the move.
The saliva ban was enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic days as a precautionary measure.
Now, several skippers and quick bowlers have felt that it will revive the forgotten art of reverse swing, but Bhuvneshwar offered a different perspective.
“I forgot that I can use saliva. Yesterday when the (team) staff told me, I didn't know that I have to use it,” a sheepish Bhuvneshwar said on the eve of the match against Punjab Kings.
But now, there is a late realisation and he is open to experimentation.
“I am not sure if it will help or not, but now that I remember, definitely in tomorrow's match (vs PBKS) I will put some saliva and see if it helps or not," he said with a chuckle.
However, some of his contemporaries have eagerly latched on to the opportunity to purchase some reverse swing to keep the batters guessing.
Mitchell Starc of Delhi Capitals found a hint of reverse swing against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday while homing in on the stumps with a series of yorkers in the 20th over and later in the Super Over.
Starc’s remarkable accuracy and the touch of reverse swing played a big role in DC eking out a Super Over win at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in the national capital.
“Reverse swing had completely gone away from cricket, whether it was red ball or white ball. Suddenly, if someone can execute 11 yorkers in 12 balls at a 145 (kmph) pace, then you have to give Starc the credit,” said RR’s Nitish Rana, who fell leg before to the Australian fast bowler.
Delhi’s skipper Axar Patel also offered some insight.
“Getting reverse swing is one thing, but executing it is very important. It was reversing, but at that time, under pressure, he (Starc) was executing it,” Patel said.
“I was just reminding him to be clear about the plans we made in the bowlers meeting. I was getting the same response: ‘Don’t worry, skip. I’ll do it',” he added.
rhaps, it’s time for Bhuvneshwar to do it as well.
