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D Gukesh And Co Stress On Team Spirit After Chess Olympiad Heroics

A dream come true, a nice feeling. The maiden Chess Olympiad gold meant different things for the members of the five-strong Indian men's team, spearheaded stupendously by the youngest ever challenger to the world title -- D Gukesh. The 18-year-old issued a statement of sorts ahead of his eagerly-anticipated world championship clash in November against Ding Liren of China by registering one of the best ever individual performances in the just-concluded 45th Olympiad. "I am just super happy right now," Gukesh said after winning his final round game against giant-killer Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia on Sunday.

"Illiterate People": Ex Pakistan Star's Rant As India Hammer Bangladesh By 280 Runs

Bangladesh's fairytale ended on Sunday as the side suffered a heavy defeat against India in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side that registered a 2-0 clean sweep over Pakistan in its previous Test series was handed a 280-run defeat by India in Chennai. The hosts barely gave Bangladesh any moment of joy during the game and their dominating win speaks better about it. The match finished in the first session on Day 4, as the pitch offered some really good competition between the bat and the ball.

"Replay Dekh To Lo": Rishabh Pant Trolls Rohit Sharma As Skipper Commits DRS Blunder

One of the finest captains in world cricket, but Rohit Sharma hasn't been spot-on when it comes to DRS decisions. On Day 4 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, Rohit refused to review a caught-behind decision despite being insisted on going upstairs by wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant. Rohit stood his ground, but when the replay of the incident was shown on the screen, the India captain had a face-palm moment, especially with Pant standing next to him.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Highlights: Prabath Jayasuriya's Fifer Helps SL Beat New Zealand By 63 Runs

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 5, Highlights: Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday over New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle. Set a target of 275 to win, the Black Caps were bowled out for 211 less than 15 minutes after play resumed from overnight, with Rachin Ravindra top-scoring on 92. Ravindra had finished on Sunday waging a lone battle on a sharply turning pitch in Galle, where the tourists had lost all four of their previous Test encounters. (Live Scorecard)

PM Narendra Modi Acknowledges Team India's Double Gold In Chess Olympiad, Says "Bharat Is Full Of Energy And Dreams"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday aknowledged Team India's double gold victory at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad, and said that "Bharat is full of energy and dreams." India delivered an outstanding performance at the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, securing gold medals in both the men's and women's events on Sunday. Addressing Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in New York, PM Modi praised the achievements of both teams. "Bharat is full of energy and dreams. Every day we see new achievements. Today, both India men's and women's teams have won gold medals in Chess Olympiad," he said.

Indian Chess Team Does A Rohit Sharma During Olympiad Trophy Lift

Sunday turned out to be a historic day for India as their men's and women's chess teams clinched gold medals in their respective categories in the 45th Chess Olympiad. 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. Indian men had earlier won two bronze -- in 2014 and 2022 -- in the tournament. Indian women had won a bronze in the 2022 edition in Chennai.

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka Stun New Zealand In 1st Test

India tightened their grip on the top spot of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 cycle with a comprehensive 280-run victory over Bangladesh in Chennai, while Sri Lanka boosted their chances of making the final by outclassing New Zealand in Galle. Both teams secured crucial points, adding intrigue to the race for the final two spots in next year's WTC finale at Lord's. India's latest triumph extended their lead at the top of the table, reaching a percentage of 71.67%.

"Mohammed Siraj Official...": Shubman Gill Trolls India Star Over Old Viral Video In Chepauk

India batter Shubman Gill hilariously mocked teammate and pacer Mohammed Siraj on Day 3 of the just-concluded 1st Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. During the 22nd over of Bangladesh's second innings, Gill was seen mocking Siraj over an old video. For the unversed, a video of Siraj had gone viral a few years back, in which the pacer was seen flagging fake Instagram accounts started on his name. "Mohammed Siraj Official Instagram page hai. Baaki sab jo hai vo fake hain (All the others are fake)," Siraj was heard as saying in the video.

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D Gukesh And Co Stress On Team Spirit After Chess Olympiad Heroics

"Illiterate People": Ex Pakistan Star's Rant As India Hammer Bangladesh By 280 Runs

"Replay Dekh To Lo": Rishabh Pant Trolls Rohit Sharma As Skipper Commits DRS Blunder

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Highlights: Prabath Jayasuriya's Fifer Helps SL Beat New Zealand By 63 Runs

PM Narendra Modi Acknowledges Team India's Double Gold In Chess Olympiad, Says "Bharat Is Full Of Energy And Dreams"

Indian Chess Team Does A Rohit Sharma During Olympiad Trophy Lift

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka Stun New Zealand In 1st Test

"Mohammed Siraj Official...": Shubman Gill Trolls India Star Over Old Viral Video In Chepauk