India secured a convincing 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Bangladesh, set a target of 515, was bowled out for 234 in their second innings. Ravichandran Ashwin claimed 6/88, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3/58. Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored for Bangladesh with 82. Earlier, India declared their second innings at 287/4, driven by centuries from Rishabh Pant (109) and Shubman Gill (119). The match concluded on the fourth day at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium.

Rishabh Pant marked a triumphant return to Test cricket, scoring his sixth century in the ongoing match against Bangladesh. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed 109 off 128 balls, displaying his aggressive style after a 634-day absence following a near-fatal car accident in December 2022. Pant’s remarkable recovery and performance have astounded fans and teammates alike. He now shares the Indian record for most Test hundreds by a wicketkeeper with his mentor, MS Dhoni. Pant’s fearless approach and resilience continue to solidify his status as a once-in-a-generation cricketer.

India continues to dominate the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, securing victory in all eight rounds without losing a single game. India leads the 188-team tournament with 16 points, ahead of Uzbekistan and Hungary at 14 points. Their recent win was a 3.5-0.5 triumph over Iran. Chess experts, including Hungary’s Peter Leko, highlight India's young, determined, and well-prepared team. In the individual race for top board gold, India’s Gukesh Dommaraju is leading against Magnus Carlsen, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and Fabiano Caruana.

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill's brilliant centuries on Day 3 of the first Test in Chennai left India just six wickets away from victory. After declaring at 287/4, India set a target of 515 for Bangladesh. Gill remained unbeaten at 119, while Pant scored 109, adding a 167-run partnership. In response, Bangladesh reached 158/4, with Najimul Shanto scoring a fifty. Ravichandran Ashwin took 3 crucial wickets, dismissing key players. Bangladesh needs 357 runs with 6 wickets remaining heading into Day 4. India is poised to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Rishabh Pant marked his return to Test cricket with a brilliant century in the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, equaling MS Dhoni's record of six Test hundreds by an Indian wicketkeeper. Pant's explosive knock showcased his match-winning abilities and solidified his place in the team. While Dhoni reached this milestone across 90 Test matches in his illustrious career, Pant has achieved it in just 34 appearances. This performance further cements Pant's reputation as one of India's top wicketkeeper-batsmen and highlights his significant impact in Test cricket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has shattered a 51-year-old record held by Sunil Gavaskar by becoming the Indian batter with the most runs after 10 Test matches. In the ongoing Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Jaiswal scored a total of 1,094 runs, surpassing Gavaskar's previous record of 978 runs set in 1973. Although Jaiswal scored only 10 runs in the second innings after making 56 in the first, his achievement cements his place in cricket history. This record-breaking performance highlights Jaiswal's impressive start in Test cricket and marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Indian batter Shubman Gill faced social media backlash after scoring an 8-ball duck in the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Dismissed by Hasan Mahmud, Gill was caught behind by Liton Das, failing to replicate his recent form from a century against England. Fans compared him to Pakistan’s Babar Azam, accusing Gill of being in the team due to PR, not performance. Despite Gill’s failure, Yashasvi Jaiswal (56) and Rishabh Pant (39) helped India cross 300 runs by the end of Day 1, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja adding 150-plus for the seventh wicket.

R Ashwin scored his 6th Test century on September 19, 2024, during the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. Ashwin, batting at 144 for 6, reached his hundred in 108 balls, including 10 boundaries and 2 sixes. His partnership with Ravindra Jadeja helped India recover and reach 339/6 by stumps. Ashwin’s knock follows his match-winning performance against Bangladesh in 2022 and is his second consecutive century at Chepauk. India dominated Day 1, with Ashwin ending unbeaten on 102.

In Round 7 of the 2024 Chess Olympiad, Gukesh secured a crucial victory for India by defeating Wei Yi, China’s top player, in an 80-move marathon. This win sealed India’s triumph in the open section, with the other three games ending in draws. Meanwhile, in the women’s section, International Master Vantika Agrawal and Grandmaster Vaishali ensured India's victory over Georgia, propelling both Indian teams to the top with 14 match points. India's men's and women's teams remain undefeated, leading their respective categories in the tournament.

Indian firefighters achieved remarkable success at the 15th World Fire Fighter Games held in Aalborg, Denmark, from September 7 to 14. A team of 10 top players from India secured 21 medals: 8 gold, 11 silver, and 2 bronze. The medals were won in various events including relay races, hurdles, tug of war, wrestling, long jump, badminton, and chess. Notable performances include Mariyappan from Tamil Nadu with four golds and Sharad Kumar Tewatia from Delhi with multiple medals. The team’s achievements were celebrated upon their return to India.