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Anand Mahindra's 'Punjabi' Reaction To India's 'Tunuk Tunuk' Dance After Chess Olympiad Win

India made history on Sunday, winning an unprecedented double gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Both the men's and women's team conquered the Olympiad, delivering India's maiden gold medals in both categories. After the victory, the Indian contingent took to the dance floor to celebrate in style. In what seemed to be a planned celebration, members of the team, led by the likes of D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa, danced to the song 'Tunuk Tunuk' with the trophy in hand.

Sarfaraz Khan To Be Snubbed For 2nd Test vs Bangladesh? BCCI Clarifies Position

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Tuesday that Sarfaraz Khan will be released to play for Mumbai in the Irani Cup 2024 if he is not included in the playing XI for the second Test match against Bangladesh starting Friday. There have been a lot of conversation regarding Sarfaraz's future after he was not involved in the first Test match and BCCI have now provided a concrete answer. "Sarfaraz Khan who has been retained in the Team India squad for the 2nd Test, will be released to represent the Mumbai team subject to him not being involved in the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur," the BCCI release said.

"For The Last 100 Years...": India Chess Star Vantika Agarwal To NDTV On Rare Olympiad Double Gold

India scripted history by claiming double gold at the Chess Olympiad 2024 with both the men's and women's teams winning their maiden gold medals. The men's team defeated Slovenia after D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa won their respective matches in their final round match. The women's team won their final match against Azerbaijan to secure the top prize. Vantika Agrawal was one of the members who impressed as part of the Indian team and she told NDTV that both the men's and women's team players were extremely proud to end India's wait for the Olympiad gold medal.

India's 'Celebrity' Coach Picks Top 4 Fielding Efforts By India vs Bangladesh. No Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma

India dominated Bangladesh in almost every department in the first Test in Chennai. Three Indians scored centuries while Ravichandran Ashwin took a six-wicket haul also. Even in the fielding department, India were far above Bangladesh. In fact, Bangladesh's fielding was so insipid that Tamim Iqbal and Ravi Shastri blasted the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side. After the match, India's fielding coach T Dilip sat down to analyse the team members' efforts. He had four picks for the top spots.

Not Against Bangladesh And New Zealand, Virat Kohli Backed "To Start" Performing Against This Team

India registered a dominating 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai. However, Virat Kohli's performance in both the innings was not up to the mark. He got out to Hasan Mahmud for 6 in the first innings while he fell to Mehidy hasan Miraz for 17 in the second innings. After the two-Test series against Bangladesh, India will play New Zealand at home for a three-Test series starting on October 16.

"Indeed A Proud Mom": R Praggnanandhaa, Sister's Photo Viral After India's Rare Double Gold At Chess Olympiad

India made chess history on Sunday as its men's and women's teams clinched their maiden gold medals in the 45th Chess Olympiad after beating their respective opponents in the final round. The men's team defeated Slovenia after D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa won their respective matches in the 11th and final round match. The women's team beat Azerbaijan 3.5-0.5 to clinch the title.

"We Were All Worried In Pakistan": Wasim Akram Doffs Hat To Rishabh Pant

Comeback man Rishabh Pant marked his return to Test cricket in style, scoring a century in the second innings of the series opener against Bangladesh. Pant's heroic turn left many emotional, as fans, pundits and his peers recalled the horrific car crash he was a part of in December 2022. Around 600 days from that accident, Pant is seemingly back to his best, especially in red-ball cricket. As fans and former cricketers recalled the wicket-keeper batter's journey, even Pakistan great Wasim Akram shared an emotional note.

"Great Relationship Outside The Field": Rishabh Pant On Bond With This India Star

India star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant revealed he felt nervous during his comeback Test ton in Chennai in the first match against Bangladesh on Sunday. However, Pant pressed that the fire inside him allowed him to score the record-equalling sixth Test century. Pant's return to Test cricket has been nothing short of spectacular following a life-threatening car accident in December 2022. He made his much-anticipated comeback in Chennai. His 109-run innings in the second innings was filled with attacking strokes, coupled with well-timed defense, taking the Bangladesh bowlers by surprise.

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Anand Mahindra's 'Punjabi' Reaction To India's 'Tunuk Tunuk' Dance After Chess Olympiad Win

Sarfaraz Khan To Be Snubbed For 2nd Test vs Bangladesh? BCCI Clarifies Position

"For The Last 100 Years...": India Chess Star Vantika Agarwal To NDTV On Rare Olympiad Double Gold

India's 'Celebrity' Coach Picks Top 4 Fielding Efforts By India vs Bangladesh. No Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma

Not Against Bangladesh And New Zealand, Virat Kohli Backed "To Start" Performing Against This Team

"Indeed A Proud Mom": R Praggnanandhaa, Sister's Photo Viral After India's Rare Double Gold At Chess Olympiad

"We Were All Worried In Pakistan": Wasim Akram Doffs Hat To Rishabh Pant

"Great Relationship Outside The Field": Rishabh Pant On Bond With This India Star