Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been handed a two-match ban by FIFA for "offensive behaviour" and violating fairplay principles. The ban follows his inappropriate act of holding a Copa America trophy replica to his groin after Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifier victory over Chile on September 5. Martinez also faced sanctions for hitting a TV cameraman’s camera after a 2-1 defeat to Colombia on September 10. The Argentine Football Association expressed strong disagreement with FIFA’s ruling. Martinez will miss Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia in October. Argentina currently leads the South American table with 18 points.

Swiss teenage cyclist Muriel Furrer, 18, tragically passed away a day after suffering a serious head injury during the junior women's road race at the world championships in Zurich. Furrer crashed on rain-slicked road in a forested area, falling heavily on Thursday. She was airlifted to Zurich University Hospital in critical condition but sadly succumbed to her injuries on Friday. Race organizers announced her death in a statement, expressing their sorrow. The UCI governing body for world cycling also paid tribute to Furrer, highlighting the profound loss felt in the cycling community. Her bright future in the sport was cut short by this tragic incident.

Chaos erupted at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on September 27, when Bangladeshi fan ‘Tiger Roby’ was allegedly assaulted by spectators during the second Test between India and Bangladesh. Roby reported being hit on his back and lower abdomen, leading to his hospitalization. Local police, however, suggested his condition was due to dehydration rather than an altercation. Roby claimed he had faced abuse from the crowd throughout the day and sought refuge in a balcony. This incident follows previous tensions between Indian and Bangladeshi cricket fans, highlighting ongoing security concerns.

On Day 1 of the Kanpur Test, rain disrupted play as India faced Bangladesh. Fast bowler Akash Deep was the standout performer, taking two wickets, including both openers, to provide India an early advantage. Bangladesh responded with a solid performance, led by Mominul Haque, who scored 40 runs off 81 balls. Despite the rain's impact, Bangladesh finished the day at 107 for 3 in 35 overs. The incessant rain led to an early conclusion of the day's play on September 27, highlighting both teams' efforts amid challenging conditions. The match remains poised as both sides aim for a strong performance.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has announced the appointment of Dwayne Bravo as the team's mentor for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Bravo, a former West Indies all-rounder, replaces Gautam Gambhir, who has taken up the role of India's national team head coach. This marks Bravo's departure from Chennai Super Kings, where he previously held a mentorship role. KKR's management expressed excitement about Bravo's addition, citing his vast experience and expertise. The defending champions aim to leverage Bravo's knowledge to enhance team strategy and player development ahead of the upcoming season.

India won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the second Test at Kanpur. Captain Rohit Sharma made this decision on an overcast morning, marking a significant moment in the venue’s history as it is the first time since 1964 that a team has chosen to bowl after winning the toss in a Kanpur Test. This is also the first time in nine years that India has opted to bowl first at home after winning the toss. India has kept the same winning team from the previous Test in Chennai, while Bangladesh made two changes to their playing XI ahead of the match.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special gift from chess star Vantika Agarwal after India’s historic double gold victory at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024. Vantika gifted PM Modi a picture from a 2012 event where he felicitated her at the 'Swami Vivekananda Mahila Chess Mahotsav.' Modi also observed a bullet chess match between R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi during the meeting. The Indian men’s and women’s teams clinched gold, defeating Slovenia and Azerbaijan, respectively. The USA and Kazakhstan secured second and third places in the women’s tournament, while Uzbekistan took bronze in the men's.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals and revealed that the upcoming Kanpur Test against India could be his last Test match. During a press conference ahead of the second Test between India and Bangladesh, Shakib expressed his wish to play his final red-ball match in Mirpur, Bangladesh. However, if that does not happen, he stated that the Kanpur Test would be his last appearance in Test cricket. Shakib, one of Bangladesh's most successful cricketers, has been a key player in all formats for over a decade. His retirement marks the end of an era for Bangladesh cricket.

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi, part of India's Chess Olympiad gold-winning team, decided to forgo defending his title at the Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super Tournament in Azerbaijan. Instead, he returned to India for a felicitation ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gujrathi shared his excitement on social media, thanking the event organizers for understanding his decision. Aravindh Chithambaram will replace him in the Azerbaijan tournament. Gujrathi expressed pride in India's historic Chess Olympiad win, calling it the "golden era for Indian chess." The Indian team dominated the event with a strong performance in both men’s and women’s categories.

India's chess sensation, R Praggnanandhaa and his sister R Vaishali, made their mother Nagalakshmi's heart swell with pride as they secured gold medals in the men's and women's categories at the 45th Chess Olympiad. A heartwarming video captured the triumphant moment, showing the siblings with their beaming mother. Social media users praised Nagalakshmi's dedication, saying "Indeed A Proud Mom." Praggnanandhaa contributed to the men's team's 3-1 win over Slovenia, while Vaishali played a crucial role in the women's team's 3.5-0.5 victory against Azerbaijan. This milestone marks a proud moment for the family and Indian chess.