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Indian Chess In 2024: D Gukesh Caps Off Watershed Year With World Championship Title After Olympiad Triumph

Indian chess has been on the upward trajectory for the past two years or so, but no one can deny that 2024 has been a year where the sport took a quantum leap. The year kicked-off with Candidates tournament in Toronto, Canada where five Indians made the cut in the open field despite the tricky qualification demands of the competition. Only eight qualify for the Candidates. While D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi made the cut in the eight-man line-up, Koneru Humpy and Vaishali Rameshbabu were part of the eight-women category.

Watch: Steve Smith Redeems Himself In Style, Takes A Stunner To Remove KL Rahul

The third Test between India and Australia was brutally marred with rain. Within three days, the match was halted multiple times due to the heavy rain Brisbane. However, the Australian always had an edge over India right from the very beginning. Asked to bat first, Australia posted 445 with Travis Head scoring 152. Later, India were reduced to 51/4 at stumps on Day 3. Later on Day 4, the fans witnessed a heroic redemption from Australian batter Steve Smith.

Virat Kohli Goes Through Many Emotions As India Avoid Follow-On In 3rd Australia Test - Video Is Viral

It was a brilliant show of resilience by Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep as the duo stitched together a brilliant 10th wicket partnership for India on Day 4 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday. The partnership made sure that India avoided the follow-on as the Test match is slowly headed towards a draw. It was a tough final session for India as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals and the tension was clear in the dressing room as well. In a viral video, Virat Kohli can be seen going through a range of emotions before exploding in jubilation as India avoided the follow-on in the crucial encounter.

Indian Esports And Gaming Industry Hits New Heights In 2024

The Indian video gaming and esports industry witnessed exponential growth in 2024, breaking into the mainstream. According to the recently published 'India Gaming Report,' the Indian pure-play gaming industry is valued at INR 6,715 crore and is on track to grow at a CAGR of 24%, reaching INR 10,487 crore by 2026. With a staggering 13.85 crore gamers and an annual growth rate of 11.82% projected until 2026, the sector shows no signs of slowing down. This year was marked by several historic milestones. India showcased its esports prowess on the global stage by securing a silver medal in Tekken 8 at the BRICS Esports Championship and a bronze medal in eFootball at the Asian Esports Games 2024.

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Rain To Ruin Action-Packed Day 5 Of India vs Australia 3rd Test In Brisbane? Report Says...

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has said there is a "high chance of showers" on the last day of the Gabba Test being played between India and Australia, according to ESPNcricinfo. It was a day of some fightback for Team India on the fourth day of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Tasked with the challenge of avoiding a follow-on and a potential innings defeat, half-centuries from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, along with a 39-run stand between Bumrah and Akash Deep, helped India end day four at 252/9, giving them a fighting chance. India are trailing by 193 runs. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology said there are "high" chances of rain during late morning and afternoon in Brisbane on Wednesday. They added that the chances of a thunderstorm are possibly severe.

Sunil Gavaskar Fumes At Mohammed Siraj's 'Risky' Act, Questions His 'Cricketing Awareness'

Legendary Indian cricket team skipper Sunil Gavaskar was left fuming with Mohammed Siraj after a mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja during Day 4 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday. Siraj walked out to bat at No. 9 for India after the dismissal of Nitish Kumar Reddy with India still quite a bit away from avoiding follow-on. In the 62nd over, Jadeja took a single off the fourth ball and it seemed like Siraj will play out the next two balls. However, Siraj took a single off the next ball but not before a massive mix-up between the batters. A direct hit would have resulted in a catastrophe but it was wide and they were able to complete the run. However, Jadeja was not pleased with what happened and Gavaskar lashed out in disbelief and questioned Siraj's actions in such an intense situation.

Watch: Virat Kohli Stunned, Gautam Gambhir Delighted As Akash Deep Hits Pat Cummins For Mammoth Six

Virat Kohli was left stunned while Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir were delighted as Indian cricket team fast bowler Akash Deep slammed a mammoth six off Pat Cummins during Day 4 of the third Test match between India and Australia on Tuesday. Akash Deep stitched together a brilliant partnership with Jasprit Bumrah to avoid the follow-on in the first innings. With the threat of follow-on behind them, the fast bowler let loose with a huge six over deep mid-wicket against Cummins. The Indian dressing room was already buzzing after avoiding follow-on and the six from Akash Deep sent them into a frenzy.

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Indian Chess In 2024: D Gukesh Caps Off Watershed Year With World Championship Title After Olympiad Triumph

Watch: Steve Smith Redeems Himself In Style, Takes A Stunner To Remove KL Rahul

Virat Kohli Goes Through Many Emotions As India Avoid Follow-On In 3rd Australia Test - Video Is Viral

Indian Esports And Gaming Industry Hits New Heights In 2024

Conor McGregor accepts boxing match with Logan Paul; Octagon on hold

Rain To Ruin Action-Packed Day 5 Of India vs Australia 3rd Test In Brisbane? Report Says...

Sunil Gavaskar Fumes At Mohammed Siraj's 'Risky' Act, Questions His 'Cricketing Awareness'

Watch: Virat Kohli Stunned, Gautam Gambhir Delighted As Akash Deep Hits Pat Cummins For Mammoth Six