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First Time Since 1932: India Create History With Victory Against Bangladesh In Chennai

The Indian cricket team ended its 92-year-long wait as it defeated Bangladesh in the first Test of the 2-match series in Chennai. The 280-run victory for India at Chepauk resulted in the team getting their number of wins tally above their tally of the number of losses incurred in the longest format of the game for the first time in history. India played their first-ever Test in 1932, under the leadership of CK Naidu, but incurred a 158-run defeat. Since that match, India had never managed to get their number of wins higher than the number of losses.

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First Time Since 1932: India Create History With Victory Against Bangladesh In Chennai

PM Narendra Modi Praises US Cricket Team's T20 World Cup Performance

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

South Africa Secure Consolation Victory Over Afghanistan In 3rd ODI

John Stones Salvages Point For Manchester City Against 10-Man Arsenal

Viswanathan Anand Leads Sporting Fraternity In Praising Indian Teams For Maiden Gold Medals In Chess Olympiad

Lando Norris Dominates Singapore Grand Prix To Cut Max Verstappen's F1 Title Lead

No Fairytale Ending For Daniel Ricciardo After 13 Years In Formula One